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This February, people in Sheffield will be able to celebrate the Valentine’s period in style with Love Sheffield, a variety of events and activities planned for all the family.

The love-themed action kicks off on Thursday 11 February with a Valentine’s farmers market in the Peace Gardens.

On Friday 12 February, the Love Sheffield fair will arrive, and will stay in the city centre right through half term until Sunday 21 February.

People visiting the fairground rides on Saturday 13 February will be given roses and chocolates.

Love is also in the air in the Winter Garden and Millennium Galleries, with a free Sonic Materialities performance on 12 February from 6.30pm to 10pm, and a Winter Garden Tea Dance on 13 February from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

Then to end the Valentine’s celebrations in true style, The Moor is holding a fashion show at the Plug on Wednesday 24 February.

Cllr Colin Ross, Cabinet Member for Employment, Enterprise and Development, said: “Whether couples want to enjoy a romantic meal followed by a

performance, or families want to try out some of the fairground rides while out shopping, there’s something for everyone this February in the city centre with Love Sheffield.

“After a really successful city centre Christmas, we’re keen to keep up the momentum, encouraging people to continue shopping, eating, and having fun in the city centre all year round.”

For more information on any of the above events and activities, contact the City Centre Management Team on 0114 2736895.

WINTER WARMER GILSLAND SPA, NORTHUMBERLAND Date: 15th February - Days: 5 - Price: £159

Gilsland is a small village that straddles the border between Cumbria and Northumberland. It is situated on Hadrian’s Wall and is ideal for exploring the North Pennines and the Sco sh Borders. Gilsland Spa Hotel is a haven of tranquillity where you can enjoy the extensive views over unspoilt countryside in all direc ons. Wander through the hotel grounds, which extend to 140 acres of peaceful park and woodland. Test the restora ve proper es of the Sulphur Well - if you dare! The hotel lies between Carlisle and Hexham and commands spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.

Tour Highlights: Visit to Hexham & Hadrians Wall, visit to Penrith & Keswick, complimentary a ernoon tea/coffee & biscuits, complimentary daily newspaper, drinks promo on each evening.

KALTENBACH Date: 12th May - Days: 10 - Price: £539 Kaltenbach is 15 km from Mayrhofen and 33km from the Hintertux glacier in the heart of the Zillertal valley. The 4* Gastof Post Hotel is situated in the centre of Kaltenbach and has a warm and friendly atmosphere. It has a sauna, steam bath and solarium in which to relax and unwind.

Tour Highlights: Twin cabins aboard the ferry with dinner bed and breakfast, overnight stay in Rudesheim region of Germany, including dinner, bed and breakfast,welcome drink on arrival in Austria, train journey from Jenbach to Seespitz, boat trip from Per sau to Achenkirch, steam train from Fugen to Mayrhofen, horse carriage ride in Axams, guided tour of Innsbruck, guided entrance to the Stams Abbey, overnight stay in Cologne area on return journey, including dinner, bed and breakfast, twin cabins on return ferry with dinner, bed and breakfast.

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LOCAL SLIMMING WORLD GROUP’S PUTS WEIGHT BEHIND CHARITY SLIMATHON Big-hearted slimmer’s from South Sheffield are putting their weight behind Slimming World’s annual sponsored slim to raise money for the NSPCC. And the members of the Lynne Riley’s team which consists of groups in Eckington Waterthorpe, Killamarsh ,Birley , Beighton, Hackenthorpe, Mosborough , Sheffield Woodhouse , Halfway and Swallownest are inviting anyone who wants to lose weight in 2010 to join them in their six-week sponsored slim.

Over the coming weeks hundreds of thousands of Slimming World members across the UK will take part in the Slimathon, which has been held by the UK’s favourite slimming club for the past 12 years, and raise £££s as they lose lbs.

Slimming World Consultant Lisa Aldred, who runs the Tuesday 5.00pm & 7.00pm Springwater Avenue Community Centre group in Hackenthorpe and Friday 10.00am & 12 noon Sheffield Cathedral town Centre group, says: “The event is open to everyone in our team and everyone in the UK for that matter, not just Slimming World members. The more people who take part in the Slimathon, the more money we can raise for the NSPCC and the healthier we help people in south Sheffield to be.”

All of the money the slimmer’s raise will go to Slimming World’s very own charity SMILES (Slimmers Making It a Little Easier for Someone), which this year is supporting the NSPCC’s Child’s Voice Appeal. Last year the Slimathon made £72,000 and participants from Slimming World groups around the UK lost more than 400 stone.

Lynne says: “The brilliant thing about the Slimathon is that as well as raising money for charity, it provides wonderful motivation for slimmer’s because with all their sponsors rooting for them they’re bound to be successful.

We’d love everyone to join in, whether they want to lose a little or a lot of weight. Even if someone has just a few pounds to lose they could still make a huge difference – one member last year had only 10lbs to lose but she raised more than £250 – and others wanting to lose a larger amount of weight will get a superb kick-start to their weight loss journey.

Mike Smith who runs the Tuesday Halfway Infant School group at 7pm commented “The great news is that over the six weeks slimmer’s can lose a stone or drop a clothes size or two. But even better than that is the fact they can do it without ever going hungry. At Slimming World our healthy eating plan encourages members to fill up on unlimited amounts of satisfying, low-fat foods like fruit and veg, pasta, rice, potatoes, lean meat, poultry and fish, as well as still enjoying occasional treats. We want people to know that this isn’t a charity fast, it’s a way to do your bit while also improving your health and happiness.”

Anyone wanting to take part in the six-week Slimathon can do so any time during January, February and March.

Pop along to the Eckington Slimming World group to pick up a sponsorship form and see what a friendly, inspiring and non-judgmental Slimming World group is really like.

Non-members will get a FREE weigh-in at the beginning and the end of the six weeks, and with some fabulous offers on at the moment it’s even easier to become a member and take advantage of the help and support of the group, boosting your weight loss during the Slimathon and beyond.

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HOME OWNERS AGED 50+ Protect your home from future Care Home Fees

Does this sound familiar? “We have made our Wills leaving everything to each other then to the children”. These are known as ‘Mirror Wills’.

Sounds reassuring enough doesn’t it! But your children could in fact end up with very little or nothing at all. The main reason for this is your surviving spouse requiring residential care when you are no longer here to look after them. Although the possibility of care may seem a long way off, there are steps you should take now to protect your home.

Care Costs - If your surviving spouse has to go into care, they will have to use all their assets to pay for their care until they get down to their last £14,000. It is therefore not a good idea to leave your half share of the home in your will to your surviving partner. The answer is to make new Property Trust Wills. You may be unaware that legislation is already in place for you to take advantage of these types of Wills.

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Wills’. Rather than leaving everything to each other, yourself and your spouse (or partner) leave your respective shares of your home to the children in Trust but say that they cannot have it whilst the surviving spouse / partner is still alive. This half would then NOT be included in any future means test calculations. The surviving spouse is free to sell their share of the home, raise cash or move house. Your children are powerless to intervene but simply have to wait for their inheritance, as they would have done under your old ‘Mirror Will’.

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Your Own Pub Business? Superb Opportunities Available Now! Have you ever thought about running your own pub and being your own boss?

A recent survey from Nectar Business found that 38% over 34’s dream of running their own pub business!

If that’s you, we want to find you!

Here at Punch Partnerships we are always looking for high calibre Partners who want to use their existing skills to run their own pub.

We are not just looking for people with conventional pub experience - we will consider anyone who has the ambition and passion to run their own pub business. So you see - a successful career in your own pub business may be closer than you think!

Punch Partnerships is one of the UK’s leading pub companies.

With an estate that consists of over 7600 units and incorporating an array of price and premium led pubs, restaurants, hotels and leased premises we are sure to have something for everything in the local area.

So if you’re looking for a wet-led local pub in Sheffield, a traditional countryside tavern in Spitewinter or a food oriented pub business in Chesterfield, we are confident we can find the right pub opportunity for you!

Not only will we find you your ideal pub business, you have full support to ensure your pub business is a success: • Award winning industry training – whether you are completely new to the pub industry or an old hand – we can help to fine tune your knowledge and make your business a success • Dedicated support from your Business Relationship Manager who will help you from start to finish – from your initial Business Plan to how to increase your turnover to new heights!

• Support from our Catering Executives to help you launch a food offer or improve your menu • A flexible range of discounts and rent packages tailor made to suit your business needs • Structured FREE 6 month programme with practical support and advise to ensure that your business gets off to a “flying start” Whatever your aspirations are, here at Punch you can be sure to find the right pub business for you to help you achieve your dream!

To learn more about the superb opportunities currently available in your local area, why not come along to one of Open Days!

22nd February 2010 The Angel - Chesterfield

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Here you can meet your local Business Manager - Richard Skinner and find out everything you need to know about running your own pub. To speak to him about the Open Days and opportunities in the area, you can contact him on 0844 848 0956.

Alternatively visit our website where you can find out all about working with Punch and the opportunities available nationwide: www.punchpubs.co.uk

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Weekly Horoscopes ARIES March 21st - April 20th A close relationship is showing signs of strain, mainly because of work. One or both of you is spending too much time at the office. Furthermore, the strains of professional life are beginning to seep into your domestic sphere. The two of you need to formulate a strategy to have more fun together. If you’re single, it may be because you’re too obsessed with your job. If you’re going to be successful, you need to strike a balance between your private and public lives.

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CANCER June 22nd - July 23rd Sadness over your past may inhibit you from advancing your career. Contrary to what certain family members might think, you’re an extremely talented person. They may have discouraged you from taking a certain path out of fear for your financial or physical safety. Now you’re more mature, you don’t need their approval. Yes, it may be necessary to slightly alter your goals because so much time has passed, but you shouldn’t abandon this dream altogether. Listen to your heart.

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LEO July 24th - August 23rd It’s hard to hear harsh criticism, but if you don’t acknowledge the truth of what’s being said, you’ll never improve.

Swallow your pride and take your critic’s advice. Whether this means getting more training or working as an apprentice to an expert is immaterial. You’ve got learn how to walk before you can run. If a doctor says you need to amend your diet, do so. You can’t afford to gamble with your health. These measures will seem extreme at first, but you’ll get used to them.

VIRGO August 24th - September 23rd Being too conservative with finances is depriving yourself of pleasure. Stop acting as if it is a sin to enjoy yourself.

Splurging on a new outfit, gadget or piece of jewellery may seem frivolous at first, but eventually, you’ll realise how starved you’ve been for luxury. You work too hard to be always cutting back and doing without all the time. Yes, it’s admirable how far you are able to stretch your resources, but sometimes you need to throw caution to the wind. This is one of those times!

LIBRA September 24th - October 23rd Adopting a bossy attitude won’t go down too well at home.

Your family life is undergoing some radical changes, and the members of your clan deserve a say in what happens. This means you’ll have to put some of your plans on hold for the sake of the group. Beware of taking a condescending tone, especially with younger members of your household or you’ll make enemies of people who should be your friends.

Try not to give a relative more responsibilities than they can handle.

SCORPIO October 24th - November 22nd You’re doubtful if someone can change. Making your feelings known will only doom them to failure. Keep your feelings to yourself. That way, if they succeed, you won’t be embarrassed. They have much more potential than you realise. Part of the problem is that they find you intimidating. By backing off and giving them space, you’ll allow this neighbour, friend or colleague to speak out without feeling self conscious. Their contribution will ultimately benefit you, especially in the material realm.

SAGITTARIUS November 23rd - December 21st Some people don’t think you have got what it takes to manage your money responsibly. This is your chance to prove them wrong. Although you’ve never cared much about wealth in the past, that doesn’t mean you are doomed to live on a shoestring budget. By coming up with a clever marketing strategy, you can turn a significant profit. Instead of spending your money as fast as it comes in, save it for a down payment on a car or home or put it away for a rainy day.

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TAURUS April 21st - May 21st Work can be very dispiriting, thanks to an oppressive supervisor who seems to think the entire work force is incapable of handling their responsibilities. Consequently, everybody is being forced to submit each task for approval. For a capable person like you, this is really insulting. Fortunately, some changes are occurring on the home front. It may be possible to launch a home based business with the help of a male relative. Sure, it’s a risky prospect, but you’re long overdue for a gamble!

GEMINI May 22nd - June 21st You can’t ignore your unhappiness any longer. Although your desire to serve others has been admirable, it has been of great cost to you. You’re too vivacious to resign yourself to a life of misery. Stop weighing down your schedule with non-stop work and start making time for fun. Whether this means cutting back your hours, hiring a babysitter or moving to a smaller home is immaterial. The important thing is to forge a happier, healthier lifestyle. This requires an element of selfishness.

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CAPRICORN December 22nd - January 20th Is someone in a position of power intimidated by your talent and standing in your way of advancement? It’s possible you will have to find another situation in order to fulfil your potential. Although you hate leaving your present job, you have to admit you’ve hit a glass ceiling. Look for a job that pays on a commission basis. You’ll make far more money this way than earning a flat salary. It may be time to expand your bedroom repertoire, especially if your amour seems bored.

AQUARIUS January 21st - February 19th It may be impossible to break out of a boring rut. Instead of cursing your bad fortune, try focusing on the positive aspects of your situation. At least there is an element of security involved here. Although you may have to operate by yourself, that’s better than answering to a capricious supervisor. Taking up a fun hobby after hours is a good way to relieve your boredom. You may take an interest in dancing, playing music or acting. Look around for a class.

PISCES February 20th - March 20th You may feel alienated from your loved ones. They all seem to think you don’t have a firm grip on reality. Maybe that’s true; you’ve always been something of a dreamer, but you needn’t be ashamed of your fanciful ways, so long as they are not creating trouble for others. If, on the other hand, you are failing to fulfil your adult responsibilities, you need to make a change. Supporting yourself will give you renewed confidence. Find a way to boost your income.

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ATLANTIC CROSSING! In the last couple of decades, the city of Glasgow has shone as one of the world’s most vibrant and diverse music scenes.

Twin Atlantic – a young four-piece whose ambitious debut mini-album, Vivarium, is packed with enormous sweeping riffs, moods that flit from light to shade, and impassioned vocals dripping with gorgeous Scottish vowels (really!) – are powering out of that creative hub of a hometown to take on the world. The seeds of Twin Atlantic were sown when front man Sam McTrusty and bassist Ross McNae met at school, united by a love of music. Guitarist and cellist Barry McKenna came on board after driving the fledgling band around Scotland to tiny pub gigs. The final piece of the puzzle came in the shape of drummer Craig Kneale, who

had been in an earlier band with Ross. “It’s very incestuous scene, but everybody helps each other and it’s genuine,” explains Sam. “If you’re from Scotland you’re pretty much an underdog from the start because everything’s going on in London. I think it’s awesome that there’s loads of amazing music getting made in Glasgow.” Since those early days, they have evolved into one of the UK’s most exciting new rock bands, poppy melodies twisted with a metallic crunch and shades of prog experimentation. After an ambitious EP, A Guidance From Colour, and show-stopping support slots with alt-rock legends Smashing Pumpkins and like-minded American prog rockers Circa Survive, fans are already showing up at gigs with their logo and lyrics tattooed to their bodies. They’re far from an overnight success though - a lot of hard work has gone into this band. “Our practice space up until recently was Craig’s dining room,” says

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one-of-a-kind merch pieces for fans to buy. In March 2009, Twin Atlantic headed over the ocean to the crazed streets of Austin, Texas to play four blistering shows at South by Southwest. Their American adventure took them to LA shortly afterwards to record ‘Vivarium’ with producer John Travis, who has worked with Kid Rock, Sugar Ray, Static X and Social Distortion. Catch the band when they arrive in Sheffield with a show at the O2 Academy on the 1st February.

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artist: HIM single: Heartkiller release date: Mon 1st Feb

artist: Rob Zombie album: Hellbilly Delux 2 release date: Mon 1st Feb

These Goth rockers from Finland have always been one of the best of this particular genre. They look as cool as they sound too, which isn’t always what happens with Finnish bands!

Songs such as ‘Solitary Man’ (yes the Neil Diamond penned tune) ‘Sweet 666’ and ‘Wings Of A Butterfly’ are real stormers. But probably their best release and most famous is their stunning cover of Chris Isaak’s ‘Wicked Game’.

A great song in its original form anyway, but HIM put the rock into it and did a stunning job. On a slightly different note, if you’re a lover of ‘Wicked Game’ I urge you to go online to www.myspace.com/edwardsno8rockclub; it’s an infamous rock club in Birmingham. On their Myspace player there is a version of Wicked Game done by a duo called Children Of Lilleth, you have to hear this version. It kind of dances the tune up a bit, but in the coolest way you’ll ever hear, you will not be disappointed. If that version got a proper release it would be massive I’m sure.

Anyway, back to HIM. This is the first single form their latest album released next week called ‘Screamworks: Love In Theory and Practice’…………hmm, bit of a poncy title I think you’ll agree. But it’s the music that’s the important thing isn’t it. If you know HIM already, you won’t be shocked by this. It follows that staple gothic rock sound with soaring guitars and a melancholic vocal and overall feel. It can also uplift though and this song does both those things, as is the staple of HIM’s music. It’s a class tune, the guitars are fantastic and it’s not too Gothy to put off rockers or the general public I feel. Worth checking out.

The White Zombie frontman returns with his fourth solo album.

His first was titled Hellbilly Delux, so this is Rob’s real follow-up to that huge album. Rob Zombie is one of THE biggest acts in rock and alternative clubs, his music is all over the horror film genre and songs such as ‘Dragula’ ‘Living Dead Girl’ and ‘More Human than Human’ are massive classics.

He does rock how rock should be.

Where HIM go more for passion and melancholy, Rob just shoves it in your face and grabs you by the balls.

‘What’ is a great track that sums up the whole album really well.

Thundering guitars, great riffs and the extra thing that most rock bands can’t do and that’s a really catchy glam rock lyrical melody. You only have to hear this once and it’ll be in your head forever. A brilliant song!

This album is full of these kind of songs, some have that Alice Cooper feel to them which is no bad thing.

The imagery of a bloody Catweazle will not be to everyone’s taste, it can look a tad daft, but the music more than makes up for it. Great rock music. His involvement in movie making has seen him do Halloween 2 recently and his next venture is a re-make of The Blob…………..I can’t wait!

artist: Jedward single: Under Pressure release date: Mon 1st Feb The X-Factor rejects!!!!! This is so ridiculous it pains me to have to actually write about it. Of course they’re never gonna be able to do the full Queen/Freddie Mercury/Bowie version, they’re just not capable.

So they’ve done the Vanilla Ice version, which has always been seen as a ridiculous version anyway. They might as well have re-done the Birdie Song for all this is worth. It is absolutely shocking! No matter what music is released in the next 10 years, this will be the worse song of the decade.

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COPLEY’S COLUMN ALBERT SNODGRASS Oil and Fish

Students at school were asked to write about the harmful environmental effects of oil on fish.

One 11-year old wrote, “When my mom opened a tin of sardines last night it was full of oil and all the sardines were dead.”

Men and women One day, there was a catastrophic event which caused all living creatures on earth to die. To sort things out, everyone went to heaven. God approaches and says, ‘I want the men to make two lines.

One line for the men who ruled their women on earth and the other line for the men who were ruled by their women. Also, I want all the women to go with St. Peter.’

With that said and done, the next time God looked, the women were gone and there were two lines. The line of men who were ruled by their women was 1000 miles long, and in the line of men who ruled their women, there was only one man.

God became angry and said, ‘You men should be ashamed of yourselves. I created you in my image and you were all whipped by your mates. Look at the only one of my sons who stood up and made me proud. Learn from him! Tell them, my son, how did you manage to be the only one in this line?’

The man replied, ‘I don’t know, my wife told me to stand here.’

I am a great believer in being responsible and accountable for what we do or do not do in our lives and on Friday afternoon, I spent four hours at a speed awareness course which was offered to me as an alternative to a fixed penalty and three points on my driving license.

As South Yorkshire Police have a policy of education being preferable to punishment and many readers will therefore one day have to attend such a course, I feel it will be useful to use this column to acquaint all drivers about what is in store should they transgress.

The fee is seventy one pounds, which is not much different to the fixed penalty. I was first to arrive at the venue at Catcliffe, and therefore made my acquaintance with Karl, the lecturer, if that is the right word, before the other fourteen speeders arrived.

He was quick to tell me that he was not a policeman, but a self employed examiner who had been involved in this aspect of driving for many years. He entrusted me with a bag full of tokens for the drinks machine, and I took up my position at a table just inside the door, and as each racer arrived, I issued them with a token and enquired how fast they were travelling when they were caught speeding. I therefore gave the impression that I was in charge; much to the amusement of the chap who followed me in who knew that I was just another offender.

I have to confess that I went

thinking that it would be a waste of time and was just a means to escape the three points on my license, but having joined in some lively debate and seen some videos and awareness pictures, I emerged a better driver and will certainly monitor my speed in future. Our lecturer, Karl, did a sterling job whilst at the same time coming across as very friendly and not at all condemnatory.

Russ Dennett, do I never stop writing about this musical genius, held his first Tuesday open night at the White Swan Dronfield and it was fabulous entertainment. It was a joy to see performances by local lass Diana and George from Scotland who are members of top Abba tribute band Bjorn Again.

They absolutely oozed class, and returned to the Swan from a gig in Moscow. This exemplifies the pulling power of Russ Dennett.

The usual contributors were all in attendance, notably new band The Score, where lead vocalist Hayley came to my notice by mistakenly (I think) picked up a pint of lager belonging to a friend of mine. She soon realised her mistake when she discovered the lack of lime.

Just kidding Hayley, I would trust you with my life. It was also good to see Niall Howard back with us after his winter hibernation.

I have been asked to organise a charity concert to benefit the Dronfield Mayor’s Charity Appeal which will take place in

a couple of months at Hilltop Club on a Wednesday night.

I have a good nucleus of big hearted acts that have never let me down previously and so I shall be making a few begging requests shortly. These events are always a joy, as the quality of those who appear is superb, and the social ambience on these one off evenings are a joy to behold.

What a transformation we are seeing at Hillsborough. Alan Irvine has been in charge for three games, and Sheffield Wednesday have won all three, following a long losing run. Is this the man to lead us out of the wilderness and into our rightful place amongst soccer’s elite? I seriously think so, and the fickle fans from Sheffield 2 must be green with envy. It will however give them a chance to see Real Madrid and Inter Milan in Sheffield, albeit at Hillsborough, something I imagine beyond their wildest dreams.

I have been watching Celebrity Big Brother with interest to witness the combative rivalry between Mr. Katie Price, Alex Reid and Dane Bowers, who used to be Mr Jordan. Throw soccer nutter, turned Hollywood superstar, Vinnie Jones into the equation, and there is the recipe for a real proper punch up. I suspect, however, that they are all talking horses and it would be like handbags at dawn.

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ROD STEWART Due to overwhelming demand, Rod Stewart has added FOUR extra arena dates to his eagerly anticipated summer UK and Ireland tour, bringing the tally of shows up to 24! He will now be stopping off in Sheffield on Tuesday 20th July with tickets going on general sale at 9am Friday 29th January.

Tickets for Rod’s summer tour are selling out at an incredible rate, further cementing Rod’s ever-popular reputation as one of Britain’s biggest live draws.

Rod Stewart returned in November with his new studio al-

bum Soulbook, which charted at No.4 in the U.S. and No.10 in the UK - his seventh UK Top Ten LP this decade.

Soulbook is now Rod’s bestselling album of the past decade in the UK, surpassing all of the Great American Songbook series, and Still The Same.

Tickets for Rod’s Sheffield show on the 20th July go on general sale at 9am on Friday 29th January priced £60 & £70 (subject to booking fee) and will be available in person from the Arena Box Office on 0114 256 56 56 and online at www.sheffieldarena.co.uk

Due to phenomenal demand JLS have added three extra dates to their first arena tour starting in December. The additional shows at Liverpool, Cardiff and Sheffield will take JLS’ arena tour into 2011.

JLS will perform a second date at Sheffield Arena on Wednesday 5th January 2011, which follows their sell out show on Friday 17th December. Tickets for the 2011 date, priced £25.54 & £31.67 (subject to booking fee) go on general sale at 10am on Friday 29th January.

JLS’s February 2010 UK tour sold out within 24 hours with multiple dates being added due to popular demand for London and Manchester.

And it would have been even quicker had it not been for the booking agents computers crashing due to the demand.

“We can’t believe the demand we received for our theatre tour which sold out immediately! The response has been incredible and we’re over the moon to announce that we’re doing our very own arena tour at the end of 2010. It’s every singers dream to play venues like the O2, Wembley and Manchester’s MEN arena to such huge audiences! It’s going to be a spectacular and we can’t wait for all our supporters to see the show!!”

JLS have had a phenomenal 12 months. Their first two singles debuted at #1 – ‘Beat Again’ and ‘Everybody In Love.’ Both songs also topped the radio airplay charts.

Their debut self-titled album

released in November stormed to the top of the album charts selling 239,643 copies in one week to make it the fastest selling debut by a group since the Arctic Monkeys released their debut in 2006. The album has now sold half a million in just 3 weeks.

As well as the record-breaking sales, JLS have been picking up awards along the way. In September they walked away with two MOBOs for Best Newcomer and Best Song for ‘Beat Again.’ And as if more proof was needed that their appeal lies outside of the standard pop network, JLS celebrity fans have announced themselves, unashamed, in as varied and distinct personae as Pet Shop Boys, Keri Hilson and Mr. Hudson.

JLS will be releasing their third single ‘One Shot’ in February 2010.

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Last Week’s Solutions ACROSS: 6) Lots of money, 8) Tub, 9) Wen, 10) Tetanus, 12) Treat, 13) Stole, 14) Acute, 15) Claws, 16) Stout, 19) Power, 20) Mansion, 21) Rob, 23) Leg, 24) Name-dropper.

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BBPA’s Code fails to address ous sanctions and when there competition concerns is a dispute the BII (British Institute of Innkeeping) or the The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA), the trade FLVA (Federation of Licensed Victuallers Association) will body for the major brewers merely pass the complaint to and pub owning companies in the UK, today issued their the offending company and long awaited Code of Practice use their good offices to make for tied tenanted and leased sure there are no misunderpubs. But any one hoping for standings. a fair deal for pub goers will There is nothing in the Code be sadly disappointed.

The Code has no legal author- that seeks to rebalance the ity and ignores the principal power between pub companies that lessees should be no and their tied licensees and worse off as a result of being give a fair deal for consumers. tied.

All in all the Code is too little There is no mention of any too late and illustrates the guest beer right and no requirement for pub compaIndustry’s failure to respond nies to stop using restrictive to legitimate concerns of covenants on pub sales. consumers and reinforces the And if member companies need for action by Govtransgress the code what ernment and Competition happens? Very little it would appear. There is a lack of seri- Authorities.

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JOHN REILLY IS BETTER THAN EVER In May 2001 I played my first gig with Big Business at the Ritz ballroom Brighouse.

My family and friends were there however had I not been playing there I would have been at the Cutlers Hall for a black tie function. The next day I saw a good friend of mine and exchanging pleasantries, as you do, he asked me about the gig the previous evening. It soon became apparent that he wasn’t all that interested in my answer as he was impatient to tell me about his evening.

The reason for his extreme enthusiasm was, he told me, that he had seen a band and that they were the best band he had seen in 20 years. He informed me that the drummer, bass player, guitarist, sax player and electric violinist were extraordinary musicians and the music they played was fantastic. He also told me that the singer had the best voice he had, possibly, ever heard.

The name of the band was the Acoustic Angels and the name of the singer was John Reilly. I couldn’t understand

why I hadn’t heard of them, especially as the guitarist was my lifelong friend Cary Bayliss. Cary and I had played in Jimmy James and the Vagabonds together and he had also been a member of the original Big Business back in the late 70s. Cary is a fantastic guitarist and I knew that if he was in the band it would be very good indeed. I determined to find out more about the band and when I saw them I was blown away.

It would be no exaggeration to say that there wasn’t a

STARS COME OUT FOR BBC RADIO SHEFFIELD SCANNER APPEAL The Mercury Newspaper is proud to announce the event of the year at Wadsley Bridge WMC on February 26th. The club is to stage the ‘Clubland Variety Performance’ in aid of the BBC Radio Sheffield Childrens Hospital Scanner appeal.

The line up of acts includes Whizz Kid, Carlo Santana and Stephanie King’s Stage Show.

Also appearing are clubland winners One Way, The New Chevrons and Gary Phillips.

Completing this star studded line up are BBC Radio Sheffield multi- clubland award winner Jimmy Carol

ALPHABEAT INTERVIEW Denmark’s finest, Alphabeat, have revived the eighties with their quirky image and retro melodic pop which has excited music lovers world wide.

After their début album ‘This is Alphabeat’ was released in 2008, the six piece have thrilled us Brits at several music festivals, including a show - stopping performance at T in the Park.

Mercury caught up with Anders SG, male vocalist of the ‘wonky pop’ group, to ask about the hugely anticipated new album ‘The Spell’ and what 2010 has in store for Alphabeat.

Rumours had been circulating fan-sites regarding the release date of the bands second album, which has now been confirmed as 1st March. This was previously set to have been 2nd November 2009. ‘We finished the album, but kept on writing... we couldn’t stop. We got some songs down we really liked and just had to beg the label (Polydor) to put them on the album.’

and topping the bill is our star guest the one and only Billy Pearce. I doubt that there has ever been a greater array of talent at any event of this kind for a very long time.

Whether it is just my impression may be up for debate but there really is a buzz around the Mercury at the moment as we work with other organisations. BBC Radio Sheffield is doing a great job helping to raise money for this appeal and speaking with Jimmy Carol today you can feel that his energy and enthusiasm will go a long way to making this a night to remember.

In addition to the successful request to Billy Pearce, Jimmy has been speaking to well known sporting celebrities and there will be further announcements soon as to who will be appearing on the night. Jimmy is working hard to find contributions for the charity auction and there will also be a raffle on the evening.

Tickets go on sale this week and you will see the adverts here in The Mercury. I recommend you get yours straight away as we already know that demand will be high. Call 0114 276 3701 for yours.

band I had seen, or knew of, that could live with them for sheer musicianship and class.

I immediately booked them for a gig and it was a fantastic night. At this stage I didn’t really know John Reilly and while I had heard of Boy on a Dolphin I wasn’t really familiar with their work. I soon made efforts to listen to them. Again it was hard to believe that a band of such quality writing great songs wasn’t known by everyone. I saw them at The Boardwalk and then at a packed City

which was unfortunate.

When the band had set up they had the usual sound check and even this was great to listen to and then John stayed on stage for 10 minutes tuning his guitar and running through a couple of numbers on his own. If there is a purer, classier vocal in the UK I haven’t heard it.

Go to www.flippermusic. com and acquaint yourself with the music of John Reilly, Boy on a Dolphin and the marvellous Acoustic Angels.

It may be the start of a great musical experience for you.

WHERE CAN I GET STRINGS AND STICKS?

It was a great shame when ‘Reverb’ closed down on City Road. This shop was previously the ‘Academy of Sound’ and before that ‘Carlsboro’.

This was an important and vital shop as not only did it sell musical instruments, not only could you go for a natter and scrounge a cuppa but you could also buy drumsticks, drum skins, guitar strings, guitar straps and those vital bits and bobs that may be the difference between a good night or a bad night. Have a look on page 3 at the advert for PJS Music Services or our fan base.’ British festivals After nine months of hard go to www.pjsmusicsergraft in a London music studio are very different to what the vices.co.uk This has to be basement, the band decided to band usually do, however this title their finished album ‘The the best music shop in South ‘challenging experience’ is one Spell’ -’We thought it was Yorkshire and it’s on High they are looking forward to. fun.’ The ironic album name, Street at Dodworth about ‘Its exhausting, but its a good inspired by spelling the alphabet feeling knowing we gave people 2 miles from the M1. I’ve ‘is a bit cheesy, a bit quirky, known Phil Shaw, the owner, a great experience. In the UK, but hey that sums us up.’ for years and he’s a top you guys yell a lot more than Anders added: ‘The rehearsal bloke and a great musician. in Denmark. We love how space was different and it They’ve been established music is so cultural over here.’ changed our way of working. years and supply education The recording studio gave Touring with Lady Gaga is departments all over the UK. our songs a synthetic feel. not something every band has The shop is definitely worth We wanted this album to to their name. However this a visit anyway as they have be more ‘pop’ than the first February and March will see a great range of instruments (laughs). Some may think Alphabeat supporting the Queen in there as well as all of we’re ‘pop’ enough already.’ of Cheesy Pop herself. ‘It’ll be the items you need such as The new album ‘is a re-invengreat going to different places. sticks, skins and strings. tion,’ drawing influences from British 90’s dance acts and 80’s pop groups, specifically Kylie Minogue and Madonna - artists the band grew up listening to. The use of computers ‘brought us a whole new world, which we were too young to previously understand. We got the songs sounding exactly how we wanted them to.’

The band have no confirmed festival appearances, however are hoping to perform at numerous British events over the current year. ‘This,’ Anders explained ‘is what broadens

Hall and I became a fan.

Since then John and I have become friends and I have seen him, and worked with him on many occasions.

The reason I decided to write this was because of last night.

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We don’t normally play in front of an audience who don’t particularly know our music, this will be a step up for us all.’

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Saturday 30th January BBC ONE 6:00 Breakfast10:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 11:35 Rachel Allen: Home Cooking. 12:00 BBC News 12:10 Regional News and Weather 12:15 Football Focus 1:00 Tennis: Australian Open 2010 2:00 Athletics 4:30 Final Score 5:10 BBC News 5:20 Regional News and Weather 5:30 Total Wipeout - Richard Hammond presents the game show, assisted from the sidelines

by Amanda Byram. Crashes, smashes and hilarious mud splashes are on the cards as twenty contestants take on one of television’s largest and most extreme obstacle courses. They journey across the globe to the purpose-built Total Wipeout course in Argentina to put their strength, balance and bravery to the test in the hope of winning 10,000 pounds and being crowned the Total Wipeout champion 6:30 So You Think You Can Dance - The competition is over halfway through and things are even more tense in the search to find Britain’s favourite dancer. The eight remaining dancers are paired up and pushing their skills to the limit as they learn new routines. Who will stay in the competition and who will be forces to dance for their lives?

7:30 The National Lottery: In It to Win It 8:20 So You Think You Can Dance Results 8:50 Casualty - The Cradle Will Fall. Laura Aikman, Will Sharpe, Steven Miller, Tristan Gemmill, Gillian Kearney, Derek Thompson. Dir: Ian Barnes. The pressure on the F2s mounts as the day of their exam arrives. The gang rally to support Adam and Jessica at Harry’s funeral, while Charlie urges Louis to face up to his responsibilities 9:40 Live at the Apollo 10:10 BBC News 10:30 Match of the Day 11:50 The Football League Show

BBC TWO 6:00 Big Cook Little Cook 6:20 Clifford the Big Red Dog 6:35 Boo! 6:45 Louie 7:00 Dennis & Gnasher 7:10 Dennis & Gnasher 7:25 Sportsround 7:40 What’s New Scooby-Doo? 8:00 Richard Hammond’s Blast Lab 8:30 Jump Nation 9:30 Prank Patrol 10:00 Ed and Oucho’s Excellent Inventions 10:30 Keep Your Enemies Close 11:00 The Slammer 11:30 Animals at Work 12:00 Greek 12:45 The 5:19 Show 1:05 The Well 1:15 The Well 1:30 The Cut 2:00 All Saints 2:45 FILM: The Journey of Natty Gann 4:20 Dolly Parton: Live From London - Dolly Parton filmed in concert at the O2 in London in the summer of 2008, playing all the hits and more, including Jolene, 9 to 5, Islands In The Stream and I Will Always Love You 5:30 Dolly Parton: Platinum Blonde - Profile of the singer and actress filmed as she was about to return to the concert stage in the UK after an absence of 20 years. With contributions from friends, family and colleagues, including Lily Tomlin, Kenny Rogers, Billy Connolly, Dabney Coleman and Alison Krauss 6:30 A History of Christianity 7:30 Empire of the Seas: How the Navy Forged the Modern World 8:30 The Virtual Revolution 9:30 QI XL 10:15 Heroes - Hysterical Blindness. Adrian Pasdar, Milo Ventimiglia, Greg Grunberg, Zachary Quinto, Ali Larter, Hayden Panettiere. Drama series in which people all over the world deal with their superpowers. Lydia cautions Samuel against bringing in new members to their clan. Peter tries to connect with Emma, who wants nothing to do with him, and Sylar struggles to find the person he once was 11:00 FILM: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

ITV 1

6:00 Breakfast 7:35 Match of the Day 9:00 The Andrew Marr Show 10:00 The Big Questions 11:00 Country Tracks 12:00 The Politics Show 1:00 Cash in the Attic 1:45 ‘Allo ‘Allo! 2:15 Murder, She Wrote 3:05 EastEnders 4:55 Songs of Praise 5:30 BBC News 5:45 Regional News and Weather 6:00 Countryfile 7:00 Antiques Roadshow 8:00 Lark Rise to Candleford - Ben Aldridge, Linda Bassett, John Dagleish, Ruby Bentall, Claudie Blakley, Brendan Coyle. Dir: Patrick Lau. Costume drama. It’s harvest time - the most important time of the year in Lark Rise, when everyone helps to bring in the wheat that will feed them through winter.

So when an epidemic hits, it couldn’t come at a worse time - with so many sick, how will they gather the wheat and prevent a winter of starvation? For Lark Rise, help comes from an unlikely source. But just when it looks as though their problems are solved, they discover the worst is yet to come 9:00 Seven Ages of Britain 10:00 BBC News 10:20 Regional News and Weather 10:25 Would I Lie to You? - Host Rob Brydon joins regular team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack for the comedy panel show all about truths and lies. The panellists, including Carol Vorderman, Larry Lamb, Jo Brand and Russell Howard, must read out statements about themselves from a card they have never seen before, some of which are lies and some of which are true. It is up to the other team to cross-question, quiz and scrutinise each claim with the aim of spotting what is true and what is not 10:55 FILM: Seraphim Falls 12:40 Weatherview

BBC TWO 6:00 Big Cook Little Cook 6:20 Clifford the Big Red Dog 6:35 Boo! 6:45 Louie 7:00 Dani’s House 7:30 Tracy Beaker Returns 8:00 Spirit Warriors 8:30 Tennis: Australian Open - Men’s Final 12:00 Animal Park 12:30 Escape to the Country 1:15 FILM: 3.10 to Yuma 2:45 All Saints 3:30 Africa Cup of Nations Final 6:15 Ski Sunday 7:00 Lost Kingdoms of Africa 8:00 Top Gear - Motoring magazine with Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond, including road tests, news and features 9:00 The Great Rift: Africa’s Wild Heart 10:00 Match of the Day 2 - Adrian Chiles with the weekend’s Premier League action. Arsenal’s clash with Manchester United promises to be the game of the weekend. There’s a keen rivalry between the clubs and with the title race seemingly the most open for years, there is even more at stake. The blue half of Manchester feature in the day’s other game as City host Portsmouth. Portsmouth’s aims this season are limited to Premier League survival - another defeat would push Avram Grant’s side deeper into trouble 10:50 Mrs Mandela - Drama which charts how Winnie Mandela went from innocent country girl to politicised fighter against apartheid, and from an adoring wife to firebrand revolutionary.

In February 1990, Winnie arrived at Victor Verster prison for the release of her husband Nelson after 27 years’ incarceration, a moment etched on the minds of billions. But behind her public face of triumphant celebration lay an inner turmoil, based on the realisation that she could no longer play the loyal and faithful wife 12:25 The Persuasionists

CHANNEL 4

6.00 GMTV 6.00 The Fluffy Club 9.25 Planet’s Funniest Animals 9.55 The Crocodile Hunter Diaries 10.25 Popstar to Operastar 11.55 ITV News & Weather 12.05 FILM: K-9 PI 1.50 FILM: Fletch Lives 3.30 Best Ever Hidden Camera Stunts 4.30 Calendar News and Weather 4.45 ITV News & Weather 5.00 FILM: Ice Age - Animated feature about the adventures of a gang of prehistoric animals who form an unlikely team, braving pits of boiling lava and dangerous caverns of ice to return a lost human infant to its father 6.30 New You’ve Been Framed - Harry Hill showcases more of the funniest footage filmed by viewers on their camcorders and mobile phones.

Today’s show features a bridesmaid bust-up, fun in the kitchen and a talking dog 7.00 Harry Hill’s TV Burp 7.30 Take Me Out - Paddy McGuinness is back to match up 30 dateless divas with one of our single blokes. Hoping to catch our girls’ eyes today are a ballet-dancing hunk, an Irish barman, a magician and a sexy Welsh actor. But which of our boys will successfully keep our girls turned on and land themselves a date? Find out if last time’s couples Tom and Cally, Robert and Tandie, Boyd and Lyndsey and Stefano and Joanne fell head over heels or crashed and burned when they went on their dates to Fernando’s 8.30 All Star Mr & Mrs 9.30 FILM: Nine Months 11.20 ITV News & Weather 11.35 FILM: The River

Sunday 31st January BBC ONE

Birthdays: Gene Hackman (1931) - John Thornton (1944) - Curtis Strange (1955) - Christian Bale (1974) On this Day: Hitler appointed Chancellor of Germany (1933) - Mount Etna Erupts (1974) - Gandhi Dies (1948)

6:00 The Treacle People 6:10 The Hoobs 6:35 The Hoobs 7:00 Freesports On 4 7:30 World Sport 8:00 The Morning Line 8:55 T4 Friends 9:55 T4: Glee 10:55 T4: 4music Favourites 11:25 T4: Friends 11:55 T4: Celebrity Big Brother 12:55 T4: Celebrity Big Brother: The Final 1:55 Channel 4 Racing 3:55 Three Hungry Boys 4:25 Come Dine With Me Extra Portions 4:55 Come Dine With Me Extra Portions 5:30 Come Dine With Me Extra Portions 6:00 Come Dine With Me Extra 6:30 Channel 4 News - Includes Sport And Weather 7:00 Britain’s Big Freeze - The Start Of 2010 Has Been One Of The Coldest Winters In Britain For Decades. Britain’s Big Freeze Examines What Has Happened, Why It Has Happened And What The Consequences Have Been 8:00 Film: The Day After Tomorrow 10:20 Film: Pitch Black A Deep Space Transporter Crash-Lands On A Desolate Planet Circled

By Three Suns. Among The Survivors Are Pilot Carolyn Fry Mystic Abu Imam AL-Walid , Cop William J. Johns And Convicted Criminal Richard B. Riddick ,And Their First Thoughts Are Of Survival And Escape. Then Fry Finds Out That The Planet Suffers A Total Eclipse Every 22 Years, Which Is When The Hibernating, Flesh-Eating Inhabitants Awake And Hunt. Now The Race Is On Just To Stay Alive...

12:20 Big Brother’s Big Mouth

FIVE 6.00 Sunrise - National and international news 7.00 Elmo’s World 7.15 Fireman Sam 7.30 Milkshake Monkey 7.35 Chiro 7.40 Make Way for Noddy 7.55 Milkshake! 8.00 Hana’s Helpline 8.15 Mist: Sheepdog Tales 8.30 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 8.50 Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs 9.00 Olivia 9.15 The Mr. Men Show 9.30 Gerald McBoing Boing 10.00 NFLUK 11.00 Extreme Fishing with Robson Green 12.00 Zoo Days 12.20 Film: Patch Adams 2.30 Film: Cutaway 4.45 Film: The Postman - Adventure set in the wastelands of a bleak, post-apocalypse America.

An opportunistic loner stumbles upon the discarded uniform and letter bag of a postman and assumes his identity. When he reaches a settlement, he pretends that he is the representative of a reassembled US government. His message brings the people hope but provokes unwanted interest from a cruel dictator whose army is the most powerful force in the region 7.45 NCIS - US drama series following the navy’s dedicated federal agency. The wives of two marines are murdered and the team are desperate to find the killers before they attack another target 8.40 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads, Jorja Fox. Drama series about a team of forensic investigators in Las Vegas. Grissom, Sara and Warrick investigate the world of boxing when a fighter dies in the ring. Meanwhile, Nick looks into a smashand-grab robbery at a jewellery store, and Catherine is faced with the consequences of gang violence 9.40 CSI: NY 10.40 Law and Order 11.35 Crime Scene Academy

TV Highlights

Live at The Apollo BBC 1 - 9:40pm

Stand-up comedy from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. BAFTA-nominated actor and comedian from the Valleys Rob Brydon hosts, & special guests are funny lady Sarah Millican & Ireland’s very own Jason Byrne

Nine Months ITV - 9:30pm

Romantic comedy about a man who fears that his idyllic five-year relationship is about to change when his partner becomes pregnant. His anxiety seems to be well-founded when he becomes involved with a couple of well-meaning but overbearing parents and his partner is put in the care of a Russian physician

Birthdays: Mario Lanza (1921) - Phil Collins (1951) - John Lydon (1956) - Minnie Driver (1971) - Patrick Kielty (1971) On this Day: Guy Fawkes Executed (1606) - Wearing of Seatbelts becomes compulsory (1983)

ITV 1 6.00 GMTV 6.00 The Fluffy Club 7.25 Toonattik 9.25 Coronation Street Omnibus 11.45 ITV News & Weather 11.55 FILM: Clockwise 1.45 Columbo: Dead Weight 3.15 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 5.15 Calendar News and Weather 5.30 ITV News & Weather 5.45 Harry Hill’s TV Burp 6.15 Dancing on Ice - Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby host the sparkling celebrity ice dance competition. Today the remaining 11 stars will be skating to the biggest and best songs from the 1970s.

Olympic legends Torvill and Dean have had another busy week coaching the celebs so they are ready to perform the most spectacular routines yet. Who will impress the judges today? After the show viewers have the chance to vote for their favourite star to try to save them from the Skate-Off 8.30 Wild at Heart - Drama series set on an African nature reserve. Danny confides in Du Plessis about his intention to ask for Alice’s hand in marriage, but the arrival of his step-daughter Olivia threatens to derail his plans. Meanwhile, Jana the cheetah falls sick, and Danny realises that he must save the animal if he is to salvage his relationship with Olivia 9.30 Dancing on Ice 10.00 ITV News & Weather 10.15 The South Bank Show Awards 11.40 FILM: De-Lovely - Kevin Kline, Ashley Judd, Jonathan Pryce. Musical biopic of American composer Cole Porter. Looking back on his eventful life from his deathbed, Porter watches memories unfold as if they were a stage show, with his songwriting career and unconventional marriage to divorced socialite Linda Lee Thomas central to proceedings

CHANNEL 4 5:40 The Treacle People 5:50 The Treacle People 6:00 The Hoobs 6:25 The Hoobs 6:50 Avp Pro Beach Volleyball Tour 7:45 Running To The Limits 8:45 T4 The Hills 9:10 T4: Friends 9:45 T4: Hollyoaks Omnibus 12:20 T4: Cheryl Cole: Video Exclusive 12:25 T4: Beyoncé 1:25 T4: Friends 1:55 T4: Beyoncé: For The Record 2:55 T4: 90210 3:45 T4: The Simpsons 4:15 T4: The Simpsons 4:45 Deal Or No Deal - Noel Edmonds Asks The All-Important Question As Contestants Do Battle With The Banker In Their Quest To Leave The Dream Factory With £250,000 5:35 Glee 6:30 Channel 4 News - Includes Sport And Weather 7:00 The Bible: A History 8:00 Celebrity Come Dine With Me - A Wintery Celebrity Edition Finds Six-Times Married Former Newsreader Jan Leeming In An Intriguing Battle With Former Eastender , And Life-Long Bachelor Dave “Keith” Spinx, The Ultimate Undercover Reporter Donal Macintyre, And Eurovision Popstress Turned R & B Diva, Javine. Over Four Very Different Dinner Parties There Is Love, Lust, Nudity And Tears, Some MatchmakIng, Fried Balls, And A Fancy Dress Disco - Pink Leg Warmers And All! 9:00 Film: Mo 11:10 Film: The Omen - John Moore’s Re-Make Of The 1976 Classic Horror Film - Horn Is Confronted By Father Brennan With The Terribe Truth But Refuses To Believe It Until Photographer Keith Jennings Arrives With Both Photographic And Historical Evidence That Points Toward The Truth

FIVE 6.00 Sunrise - National and international news 7.00 Elmo’s World 7.15 Fireman Sam 7.30 Milkshake Monkey 7.35 Chiro 7.40 Make Way for Noddy 7.50 Milkshake! 7.55 The WotWots 8.05 Hana’s Helpline 8.15 Mist: Sheepdog Tales 8.30 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 8.50 Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs 9.00 Olivia 9.15 The Mr. Men Show 9.35 Gerald McBoing Boing 10.00 Hannah Montana 10.35 Wizards of Waverly Place 11.10 Zoo Days 11.20 A Concert with Andre Rieu 12.05 Top Trumps: All Terrain Vehicles 12.35 Ice Road Truckers 1.35 Dreams Come True: A Celebration of Disney Animation 2.35 Film: Mickey and the Seal 2.40 Film: Prince Charming 4.35 Film: Mickey Mouse 4.40 Film: Disney’s Aladdin -Lavish animated version of the classic Arabian folk tale. A magic lamp falls into the hands of streetwise urchin Aladdin, offering him a route out of poverty and bringing him into contact with the beautiful Princess Jasmine 6.35 Five News - National and international news 6.40 Film: Superman III - A fantasy adventure pitting the superhero against an evil corporation chief and featuring a comic turn by Richard Pryor as the arch-villain’s computer-tapping protege. This likeable rogue is soon furthering his boss’s grandiose designs on the world economy, but he is no match for the man of steel until his magic fingers tap a command into a computer which produces a near-perfect formula for the deadly element kryptonite 9.00 Film: Vacancy 10.45 Film: The Blair Witch Project

TV Highlights

The Blair Witch Project five - 10:45pm

Low-budget horror about three young people who head deep into the woods of Maryland to research a project concerning the local legend of the Blair Witch A box-office smash around the world

Mo Channel 4 - 9pm

Oscar-Nominated Actress Julie Walters Takes On The Lead Role In A Revealing Portrait Of Mo Mowlam; The Woman Whose Charisma And No-Nonsense Approach To Politics Helped Achieve One Of The Most Monumental Landmarks In Recent British History, The Good Friday Agreement

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Eastenders Mon:There is fierce competition in the Vic as Roxy holds auditions for new bar staff, while Amira’s attempt to seduce Syed leads her into dangerous territory. Jack makes a chilling discovery about Ronnie, and Stacey’s secret is out Tues:As the new Mitchell brother causes tension in the Vic, Ronnie is horrified

by Jack’s deception. Amira struggles to cope with her guilt, and Bianca receives a lifeline from an unexpected source Thurs:As Dr Al bids farewell to the Square, a familiar face returns. Elsewhere, Becca has a cunning plan to get Stacey’s stall back and Tiff finds herself in danger.

Is the game finally up for Syed?

Fri:Jack is stunned by a new piece of evidence - has he finally found Archie’s murderer? Meanwhile, Syed comes under pressure from Zainab, and Bianca

Emmerdale Mon:Hannah is pushed to breaking point over the bullying. Maisie feels awkward when Katie offers her support. Pollard is in his element running the bed and breakfast’s kitchen Tues: Faye refuses to give up on Mark. Diane demands that Victoria puts a stop to the bullying. Jimmy is worried that Carl is ignoring his kids Weds: Maisie’s brittle front begins to crack. Victoria faces the consequences of bullying Hannah. Zak tries to relieve the pressure on Lisa Thurs:The police inform Natasha that they have discovered a body. Zak whisks Lisa away, leaving Shadrach unattended. Tensions run high between Moira and Diane Fri:Faye decides to step up the search for Mark. Lisa and Zak have a shock in store. Diane faces the anniversary of Jack’s death Coronation Street Mon:Will Claire be able to keep Becky’s secret? Peter brings an old friend back to the bar. Kevin is not happy to find Molly at home -

with Tyrone.Will Ciaran’s presence push Peter off the wagon? Will Steve convince Becky to keep their baby?

Janice welcomes Trevor the binman to her boudoir Thurs:Peter is in denial but will he admit his problem to Leanne? Is Betty’s birthday bash going be ruined by a gatecrasher? Janice’s hunky new lodger Trevor causes quite a stir Fri:Will Peter give into his demons and let Leanne and Simon down? Tina is furious with her dad, but Joe goes ahead with his plan. Steve and Becky reveal their secret but does anyone not know?

Neighbours Mon:Libby agrees to move away with Dan. Sensing that Libby’s heart is not in the decision, Susan pushes Toadie to speak to her sonin-law Tues:Toadie and Paul team up to bring the fleeing Ramsay children back to Erinsborough. Harry considers turning himself in. Donna is hurt by Ringo’s lack of support Wed:The Kennedy family head off to their holiday house. After an argument, Dan storms off and leaves Susan alone in the bush.

Lou offers to be the Ramsay kids’ guardian

Thurs:Unaware that Susan is in peril, Dan drives away from the holiday house.

Libby and Karl find Susan alone in the bush and rush her to hospital. Zeke and Sunny consider giving in to their passion Fri:Dan is unable to comfort Libby in her time of need.

Lucas tries to heal the rift between his brother and sister-in-law. Sonya and Toadie bond when they train Rocky for his guide-dog tests Home and Away Mon:Hugo kidnaps Charlie.

Xavier, Alf and Romeo find the refugees in the shipping container. Angelo attempts to save Martha Tues:Angelo catches Derrick. Hugo begs for Martha’s forgiveness. Is Hugo in danger?their relationship.

Aden leaves town unexpectedly Wed:Miles meets a new friend. Martha, Xavier and Gina struggle to deal with the events of the past few days Thurs:Aden and Nicole deal with the aftermath of their kiss. Liam attempts to repair his friendship with Nicole.

Ruby clashes with John Palmer Fri:Nicole gives Liam the cold shoulder. Aden and Nicole kiss. A new face arrives in Summer Bay

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Sheffield 50+ - The Voice of Older People Heard Nationally Following on from the theme last week about the cold weather we’ve repeated some more information about social energy tariffs from a previous issue:

Warning for Council Tax Payers

PACT (Partners and Communities Together) Meetings

Broomhill Don’t give your bank 17 February at 7pm. At details out unless you’re this stage it is hoped that 100 per cent sure who is the venue will be Banner asking for them!

The scam involves a phone Cross Methodist Church call from someone pretend- - this will be confirmed Pat Cymbal, Congress ing to be from the Council asap Elder Graves Park saying that the person had overpaid their Council Tax Burngreave If you are paying more and they were due a refund. First Wednesday of the than 10% of your income The caller then asks for the month, at Sorby House, on gas and electricity you householder’s bank details Spital Hill, from 6pm are termed ‘fuel poor’ and, for the money to be transdue to a government initia- ferred, which can leave tive, you may be entitled to them open to unauthorised Firth Park & Fir Vale First Thursday of the a reduction in the amount financial transactions. month, at Pakistani advice you pay. Each fuel provider If anyone wishes to check centre, Page Hall road, has a scheme to help those on a request of this kind in fuel poverty and these that they may feel is suspi- from 6pm schemes are called Social cious, they should call the Energy Tariffs.

Council on 0114 273 6633 Shiregreen & Wincobank Social energy tariff is a for further advice.

First Tuesday of the term used for a special rate offered to vulnerable month, at Hatfield Primapeople who have difficulty ry school, Hatfield House paying for the gas and Lane, from 6pm electricity they need.

Most energy suppliers City Centre make their social tariffs 16 February at 6.30pm Greentop Circus Centre available to the elderly, near Meadowhall, Shefthose on benefits or low in- field puts on events and Littledale comes and the ‘fuel poor’. workshops for the over 28 January at 6pm at Fuel poverty is as previ50’s and their families. ously stated, when at least The friendly evening class- Darnall Children’s Centre, Staniforth Road 10% of your income is es teach juggling, unicycle, And 8 February at 6pm spent on gas and electricity. tight wire and even trapeze So if you think you may for beginners. There are qualify, it’s worth contact- also weekend workshops in Darnall ing your energy supplier to trapeze, diabolo, burlesque 28 January at 6pm at Darnall Children’s Centre, find out for certain. and mask making. Age is Staniforth Road no barrier! They also run the Sheffield Youth Circus every Tuesday evening for Foxhill, Shirecliffe & Southey Green the grand kids. For more information call 0114 244 8828, or if you have The NHS Constitution internet access, go to www. is meant to be part of greentop.org. everyday life in the NHS for staff, patients and the public.

Sheffield 50+ Elders’ It forms the basis for the Congress on Thursday, 4 relationship between staff, February at 1.15 pm in the patients and the public Council Chamber. Speaka relationship based on ers: Cllr Sylvia Dunkley partnership, respect and Interested in making the and Sheffield’s Strategy for shared commitment where most of your home, and an Ageing Population. everyone knows what they your life?!

All welcome can expect from the NHS FREE practical 9-week and what is expected from course for women on all Thursday, 28 January them. For patients and the aspects of DIY and repairs, from 10.30 – 1.30 at The public this means clarity together with a chance to Church of Christ, Station about: find out about saving ener- Road, Darnall, S9 4QB. gy and money in the home Free powerdown plugs, • What they have a right on Thursdays, January – prize draw, refreshments to expect from the NHS March. Contact: Shabana and buffet lunch. Find out more about the Council’s • What to do if they do on 0114 2737046/07812 not get what they expect 168267 or Email: outreach. free insulation scheme plus many other information • The responsibilities they wintt.sywdt@btconnect. stalls. have for helping the com NHS work effectively and ensuring that Over 50? Bored with staying in or the same weekly routine? resources are used THEN FIND OUR ABOUT... responsibly.

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ISSUE

Woodhouse & Mosborough 4 February at 6pm at the Sharrow and Highfield Norton College Crystal 3 February at 6pm in Peaks site, Waterthorpe Room One, Old Sharrow Greenway, S20 8LY School, South View Road, (across from Moss Way Sheffield, S7 1DB Police Station) Sky Edge Action Group meeting

Sharrowvale, Ecclesall, Dore & Totley 5 February at 6pm at St John’s of Abbeydale, Church Hall, Abbeydale Road South, Sheffield, S17 3LE

Community Assemblies North East 10 February at 6pm at the Burngreave Vestry Hall, Spital Hill/Burngreave Road.

Parson Cross & Ecclesfield 4 February at 6 pm at Ecclesfield TARA Building, Unity Gardens, Ecclesfield, S5 9DA

LEGAL ADVICE

Gleadless Valley 3 February at 7pm at the Gleadless Valley TARA office, Plowright Way, Sheffield.

Solicitor Brian Wrigley of Norrie Waite & Slater Solicitors answers questions on Housing Law

Woodseats 2 February at 6pm at unit 3 Jordanthorpe Centre, Dyche Lane, Sheffield Deepcar 15 February at 6.30pm Arbourthorne 3 February at 6.30 pm at Guildford Grange, Guildford View (Off Park Grange Road) Wybourn & Sky Edge 12 February at 9.30am in the Community Basement (Wybourn Primary School), Manor Oaks Road following the Wybourn and

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EVICTION My landlord has threatened to evict me, what can I do?

If your landlord wants to evict you, they have to follow a strict legal procedure.

They cannot simply turn you out onto the street without following these procedures. The process involved will depend on what type of tenancy agreement you have. This is not limited only to private landlords and tenants; it also applies to Councils and Housing Associations.

In order to legally evict you your landlord has to first obtain a Court Order for possession and then a warrant for eviction. If the correct procedures are not followed the eviction may be unlawful.

If you have been threatened with eviction a specialist housing solicitor can assess your situation and try to help you to resolve the problem before you are evicted. At any stage during this process they can give you advice and also represent you in court proceedings if required.

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Harassment is when your landlord or their agent interferes with your legal rights in the accommodation, including the right to quiet enjoyment. Examples of this may include: • Cutting off essential services such as water, electricity or gas • Entering your home without notice • Threatening to make you leave • Refusing to do essential repairs • Frequent unannounced visits, especially at night If you are being harassed in this way contact us to speak to a specialist housing solicitor.

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Rotherham United quickly overcame the disappointment of Tuesday night with a 2-1 victory over Grimsby Town.

Adam Le Fondre’s two first half goals were enough for the Millers who dominated much of the match. Wes Fletcher’s consolation was the only blackspot on an otherwise excellent performance.

Ronnie Moore made three changes to the side that were beaten midweek, with Tom Pope, Micky Cummins and new loan signing Gavin Gunning all given starts.

The new faces all looked eager to impress, and Pope particularly appeared to be revelling in his starting role. His cross in the first minute was almost turned in by the outstretching Le Fondre, and on five minutes he received Cummins’ header in midfield, but dragged his shot wide from twenty yards.

On eight minutes the breakthrough finally came, and Pope was again the thick of the action. Gary Roberts won the ball in midfield and played a ball into Pope. His clever flick found Cummins whose through ball was perfect for Le Fondre to control and slide past goalkeeper Nick Colgan.

The game began to die down following the goal, as Grimsby searched for a leveller, but despite much of the possession, they were unable to create anything clear-cut, and were limited to shots from distance.

Just before the half-hour mark Roberts found Le Fondre on LOCAL SPORT NEWS

the right with a searching ball, and his cross was just too high for Pope who couldn’t get his header on target.

The game soon fizzed back into life, and the Millers pressed for a second. Pope picked Marc Joseph’s ball out of the air and played a ball inside. Roberts slid a first touch pass into the path of Le Fondre, but his shot was deflected for a corner, despite the shouts of handball from the Millers players.

On 36 minutes Nicky Law broke down the right hand side, and with attacking options charging into the box, his cross was cut out at the near post.

From the resulting corner, Cummins’ header was saved before Le Fondre pounced on the line to poach his second of the game, and give the home side a deserved 2-0 lead going into the break.

Kevin Ellison’s cross after getting the better of Peter Bore was the only action of a slow start to the second-half as the Millers continued to hold control of the game.

On 66 minutes Bore’s miss-hit clearance only reached Ellison who played in Le Fondre, but his shot was high and wide from just inside the area.

At the other end, Peter Sweeney’s shot from just outside the area trickled wide of Andy Warrington’s goal before Pope missed the chance to put the Millers 3-0 up. Le Fondre took control of Joseph’s ball and found the onrushing Law who found Pope 12 yards out. The striker took a touch before wriggling through two challenges, and scooping the ball wide from the edge of the six yard box.

The Millers had a second penalty shout on 80 minutes as Roberts was sent tumbling in

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the area as he looked to latch onto Law’s cross. Two minutes later and Law again turned provider, as he picked the ball up in his own half and bursting forward riding the challenges before feeding Le Fondre on the left, he cut infield and opened up his body, but Colgan was equal to his effort pulling off a fine one-handed save.

Three minutes of added time were indicated, and when substitute Wes Fletcher latched onto Adam Proudlock’s through ball and slid the ball past Warrington, it left a nail biting finish in prospect.

Marcus Marshall was introduced for his debut in place of the impressive Pope, and the Millers were able to hold on, and move to within three points of the automatic promotion places.

Full-time: Millers 2-1 Grimsby Millers: Warrington, Joseph, Mills, Sharps, Gunning, Law, Roberts (Harrison 87), Cummins, Ellison, Pope (Marshall 89), Le Fondre.

Unused: Annerson, Tonge, Green, Taylor, Broughton.

Grimsby: Colgan, Bore, Atkinson, Linwood, Jarman, Sweeney, Leary, Widdowson, Akpa-Akpro (Fletcher 68), Chambers (Proudlock 58), Coulson.

Unused: Overton, Heywood, Hudson, Clarke, Featherstone.

ICE HOCKEY - STEELERS NEWS Words & Pics by Sarah Youle

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“Embarrassing” and “Inexcusable” Says Matsos On Sunday the Sheffield Steelers slumped to their 10th home defeat this weekend to the Hull Stingrays, leading Head Coach Dave Matsos to promise the fans that changes would be made to the Steelers’ line-up after what he described in a post-game press release as the most embarrassing performance he had witnessed as Head Coach of the club. “It was just plain and simply embarrassing,” said Matsos after the game, “it’s inexcusable and it won’t continue because we will change the team.”

The week’s games started off with a win, as the Steelers beat the Edinburgh Capitals at the arena on Thursday evening.

With back-up netminder Dan Green in net Steelers fans were delighted as the team cruised to a 3-0 lead. Robert Farmer opened the scoring with his first league goal for the Steelers before Matt Hubbauer scored at 8:41 to double their lead.

Farmer added his second goal of the night and the season, and the Steelers went into the second period with a comfortable lead.

Unfortunately they got a little too comfortable, and with less than four minutes gone of the second period the Capitals pulled a goal back as Simon Lambert netted during a five-onthree powerplay. Their comeback continued when Owen Fussey scored at 33:27, and another powerplay goal from Scott McKenzie tied the scores at the start of the third period.

With a little over ten minutes left in the game, Mark Garside put the Capitals 4-3. Less than a minute later, however, Jason Hewitt tied the game, and in

the last two minutes Doug Sheppard scored a short handed goal and, following a time-out for Edinbugh, Joey Talbot put the Steelers 6-4 in front with an empty net goal.

Following Thursday’s game the Steelers were presented with their bronze medals, won the week before in Grenoble as they placed third in the Continental Cup competition, the first British team to ever get that far. Andrew Verner was also awarded the honour of “Goalie of the Tournament”.

New import Jonathan Zion was left waiting in the wings on Thursday as his kit was delayed in arriving in the UK, but on Saturday night he faced a baptism of fire with the Panthers v Steelers game at the NIC in Nottingham.

Sadly it was the Steelers fans who left disappointed as the Panthers made it five wins out of five against the Steelers during the 2009-10 season. Kevin Bergin scored first for the home team, and it took until almost half-way through the second period before the Steelers made it onto the scoreboard with a powerplay goal from Randy Dagenais. The third period saw the Panthers add another four goals in twenty minutes. Cameron Mann, Corey Neilson and David Clarke (five-on-three powerplay goal) took the Panthers way ahead. Jonathan Zion scored his first goal for the Steelers at 57:12, but by then once again it was too little too late for the Steelers. Marc Levers added the final goal of the evening at 59:33 into the Steelers’ empty net and again the Steelers left the NIC empty-handed.

Sunday’s game against the

Stingrays began with a Steelers goal, Kevin Bolibruck scoring with just 1:40 on the clock.

Just over a minute later Adam Knight evened things up with a goal for Hull, but the Steelers took the lead again, this time through Jonathan Zion who fired home his first home goal for the Steelers. In the second period it all began to go wrong, as the Stingrays’ Curtis Huppe scored the only goal. The third period showed just how the mighty have fallen, as the defending league champions allowed the Stingrays to score three goals in just four shots on goal and Jason Silverthorn, Craig Mitchell and Sylvain Cloutier sent the ever-vocal Hull fans home even louder than they arrived.

On Monday morning Steelers’ owner Bob Phillips issued a personal statement, acknowledging that “…We are certainly a club in crisis” and calling the current situation “…the most embarrassing position the Sheffield Steelers have found themselves in their 18 year history.” He promised conference calls with both Steelers’ GM Mike O’Connor and Head Coach Dave Matsos, and that changes were imminent.

The Steelers need YOUR support and their next home game is on Friday night at Ice Sheffield, against the Cardiff Devils. Tickets are available from the Steelers’ office (0114 242 35 35). Season ticket holders are reminded that this game is not included on their season tickets.

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Sheffield Wednesday posted their third win from three games under new manager Alan Irvine as they continued their recent transformation.

Marcus Tudgay’s brace put the Owls in the driving seat and although Jake Livermore bagged a consolation, it was too little too late for Peterborough, who remain rooted to the foot of the table.

The win saw Wednesday climb another place and they head to Scunthorpe in midweek buoyed by maximum points since Irvine was appointed two weeks ago.

Irvine made one change from the side that beat Blackpool in midweek, with Leon Clarke coming in for hamstring victim Jermaine Johnson up front.

Clarke scored his third goal of the season at Bloomfield Road, a strike that nudged him ahead of loanee Luke Varney, who had to settle for a place on the bench following his return to Hillsborough for a third spell from Derby.

The early exchanges unfolded in Peterborough’s half and the Owls almost took a deserved lead on seven minutes, with Clarke at the centre of the action. Michael Gray looped a high ball in from the left and the big striker pivoted to execute a powerful, low volley that Joe Lewis did well to save and gather at the second attempt.

Posh continued on the back foot as Wednesday enjoyed the upper hand, with the only thing missing a more regular threat on the visitors’ goal in front of the Kop. Clarke was particularly lively, causing consistent problems for a Peterborough rearguard shorn of three regular defenders sidelined through injury and suspension.

Darren Potter came close to breaking the deadlock when the midfielder struck a rasping drive from distance that rattled the crossbar with the aid of a deflection from Exodus Geohaghon.

Peterborough responded in an instant and hit the woodwork themselves from their first meaningful attack; Reuben Reid’s header striking the bar following a rare Posh corner.

Darren Purse brought the best out of Lewis with a firm header just before the inter-

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val but the Owls did get their reward on 44 minutes when Gray’s resulting corner found Tudgay at the near post and his glanced header flew into the top corner.

Rock bottom Posh had to show more enterprise in the second half to avoid being cut further adrift and they missed a decent opportunity just after the resumption.

Scott Griffiths floated a free kick into the danger zone and Izale McLeod might have done better with a header that sailed wide.

The Owls then had two shots cleared off the line in an amazing bout of action - first Clarke was unlucky after rounding the keeper before Gray suffered the same fate from the rebound.

Purse glanced a header narrowly over following Gray’s dangerous free kick but Wednesday did double their lead on 67 minutes. Potter’s deep corner was moved on

by Purse and Tudgay was on hand to bury a firm header past Lewis.

Just as the Owls seemed to be heading out of sight, though, Peterborough grabbed a lifeline on 76 minutes after a brief flurry of chances. Lee Grant saved superbly from Griffiths but could do nothing to keep out Livermore’s drilled effort from 20 yards.

Mark Cooper’s side pressed for an equaliser in the closing stages but the Owls formed a resolute backline to hang on to the lead and seal another welcome win.

Owls: Grant, Buxton, Purse, Beevers, Spurr, Soares, Potter, O’Connor, Gray, Clarke (Varney 72), Tudgay Unused substitutes: Jameson, Hinds, Simek, McAllister, Sodje, Esajas Peterborough: Lewis, Gilbert, Lee, Gedhaghon, Griffiths, Reid (Whelpdale 90), Livermore, Simpson, Boyd (Batt 56), McLeod (McLean 70), Mackail-Smith Unused substitutes: McKeown, Williams, Frecklington, Rowe Referee: David Foster Attendance: 24,882

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Irvine: Players deserve full credit Sheffield Wednesday manager Alan Irvine has lauded the players who have helped the new regime at Hillsborough unfold with a perfect start.

The Owls’ 2-1 home win over Peterborough on Saturday was the third victory from three since Irvine took charge two weeks ago, coming hot on the heels of travelling triumphs at Barnsley and Blackpool.

And Irvine has handed full credit to the Wednesday players for swiftly absorbing the methods and demands of the manager and his coaching staff.

He said: “The players have been magnificent since I came into the club. They have listened to what we have to say and taken in what we have asked. And for that they deserve so much credit.

“I would have been satisfied with five points from the first three games because they were all very tough tests. To get nine is just fantastic so well done to the lads.

“But it’s absolutely vital that we stay 100 per cent focussed.

We have just had a week that has seen us pick up points and move up the table. We need to remember that a bad week could see us go back to where we were.”

Irvine was delighted to see Marcus Tudgay return to goalscoring form against Posh after a dry spell of 13 Championship games. Tudgay bagged a brace to seal victory and the manager heaped the praise on the former Derby man: “I’ve been getting round all the players with one-on-one meetings and I saw Marcus, who said that he’s been getting some criticism from people who thought he didn’t want to be here.

“But he told me that nothing was further from the truth.

He is totally committed to this football club and he has certainly shown that with his performances in the three games so far. All he wanted was a goal.

“He has been fantastic, doing a lot of the work that maybe goes unnoticed but is crucial to the way we want to play the game.

“I was really down for him when he hit the post against Blackpool, so now he has the two goals today, I am absolutely delighted for Marcus.”

Meanwhile, Irvine has revealed that Jermaine Johnson could be facing a six-week spell on the sidelines.The Owls pace ace pulled up with a hamstring injury at Blackpool and may be missing until the latter part of next month.

Irvine said: “It could be up to six weeks for JJ. There is no way of putting a completely accurate timescale on these kind of injuries, but it’s a tear and it could be six weeks.”

ISSUE 833

Soares signs Owls extension

A VIEW FROM THE TERRACE

Written by Bunsen Bob

They say a week is a long time in politics but it seems it’s even longer in football.

3 delicious wins from 3 have Sheffield Wednesday have exput a spring in the step of tended the loan period of Stoke City midfielder Tom Soares. The everybody associated with 23-year-old will stay at Hillsbor- Wednesday and heads are being held at a prouder ough until the end of the current angle. campaign.

Can we possibly keep this Soares initially joined Wednesday going? We’re obviously not on a one-month loan in Novemgoing to win every game we ber before his stint was extended contest but it’s safe to say at the turn of the year. He now Irvine means business. joins for a third loan spell and is 2’200 pilgrims will make the eligible to play in the Owls’ trip to short hop over to Scunthorpe Scunthorpe United on Wednesday and will be expecting another solid performance and night, subject to Premier League probably another 3 points. clearance.

Strangely, it’s probably the SWFC manager Alan Irvine said: “I am really pleased to bring Tom most pressure the players will be under for a long time as a back to Sheffield Wednesday for lot more is expected of them the remainder of the season. and the tight proximity of a “He has really impressed me in frothing following will only the short time I have been at the increase that. club so far and he will prove a So what exactly has Irvine very important addition to the done to seemingly steady the squad for the busy schedule of ship? It’s been well touted that he has made the shape fixtures we have to come.” and spine of the team more Soares made his SWFC debut robust which is not exactly against West Bromwich Albion the thermo nuclear physics in November. He has since made of the coaching profession. seven appearances for WednesHe hasn’t brought in any new day and opened his goalscoring players, hasn’t really changed account with a vital strike against the line up and as far as I’m Blackpool in January as the team’s aware, no gypsy curse has revival under Irvine continued. been exorcised.

Even Darren Purse is looking like a centre-half. So in answer to my question, I haven’t got a clue. Let’s face it, who really cares?

Baggies clash put back

The Owls fixture against West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns, originally scheduled for Saturday, 13 February, has been moved back to Tuesday, 9 March, with a 7.45pm kick off.

Due to West Brom’s progression in the FA Cup, the Baggies head over to Reading in the fifth round on 13 February.

Tickets details for the rearanged fixture will be announced in due course at swfc.co.uk

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ISSUE 833

CUP DREAM OVER AS BLADES FALL TO BOLTON United’s FA Cup aspirations ended across the Pennines thanks to Bolton’s Scandinavian connections.

Second half goals from Gretar Steinsson and Johan Elmander secured Bolton’s place in the fifth round draw and left United to concentrate on the Championship.

More than 5,000 fans, which included 18 coach-loads, saw a battling Blades display but the Premiership side prevented a repeat of United’s FA Cup victory at the Reebok Stadium two years ago.

Blackwell made three changes, one very late. Henderson and Camara were recalled with Cresswell and Evans dropping to the bench, whilst Seip was named on the teamsheet but at kick off it was clear that Fortune was partnering Morgan in the heart of the Blades defence. Despite having played Arsenal on Wednesday and a Premiership encounter with Burnley on the horizon, Bolton named a strong team, which included Sheffieldborn duo Davies and Cahill.

Despite the fog closing in on the Reebok Stadium at kick-off it was clear to see that boss Blackwell had opted for a two-man attack. It almost paid off within 20 seconds as a shot from Camara was blocked by Knight and Williamson subsequently volleyed just wide. Camara also won a corner from Knight within three minutes as United began brightly, buoyed by the full away end.

It would be unfair to say United were dominant early on but it took until the 18th minute before Bolton registered a chance.

Klasnic’s pull-back gave Cohen the chance to shoot but Bunn saved and then gathered before Lee arrived. The opportunity was, however, the catalyst for

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three more in the space of four minutes.

Firstly, Montgomery threaded the ball through the defence to put Camara clear but the striker clipped over the crossbar with just Jaaskelainen to beat and then, for Bolton, Klasnic played in Samuel, but he wasted two shooting chances by trying to turn United’s defence inside out.

The visitors hit straight back once again but after Knight had failed to deal with Taylor’s cross, Williamson and Henderson got in each other’s way.

The closing stages of the first period were quiet - both on and off the pitch. Neither side could justifiably claim to be on top nor were there chances aplenty. On 32 minutes a cross from Quinn saw Morgan, under pressure at the back post, head wide, whilst for the home side the threats were coming from Lee on the right but both Klasnic and Cahill were able to convert their headers.

The fog was still evident at the start of the second period but Montgomery was able to see and cut out a cross from Steinsson in the early moments.

However, United did not heed the warning of the threat from Bolton’s right.

With 48 minutes gone, Davies spotted STEINSSON’s burst down the right flank and the Icelandic full-back, faced with a crowded penalty area, shot at goal from an acute angle and managed to squeeze the ball under Bunn, into the far corner of the net.

There was a quick chance for a second Bolton goal but Fortune and Taylor combined to block a shot from Cahill, whilst United attempted to hit back but longrange attempts from Henderson and Williamson barely troubled the home defence.

United, though, were the more offensive team in the middle section of the second period.

Henderson’s deep cross looked destined for Camara before the slightest of touches from Knight and the introduction of both Ward and Cresswell for the final 15 minutes gave the travelling fans a lift.

Ward dragged a shot wide after teaming up with Montgomery and Camara to open a hole in the Bolton defence and further fresh legs were introduced for the final ten minutes with Evans brought into the action.

Steinnson returned to defensive duties to prevent Henderson getting on the end of Ward’s cross before, cruelly, the Blades were caught on the counter attack.

With 85 minutes gone Fortune kept ELMANDER on side and the Swedish substitute fired into the same corner that his Scandinavian team-mate found earlier in the half.

The remaining five minutes, plus four of injury-time, saw the Blades unable to seriously test Jaaskelainen. Cresswell was the first and only name to go in the book for a foul on Elmander but the final whistle signalled that United had failed to score for the first time in eight matches.

A VIEW Gaffer’s Cup verdict FROM THE

Two defensive errors cost the Blades the chance to earn a second crack at Bolton Wanderers and left Kevin Blackwell frustrated: Steinsson - early in the secondhalf - and Elmander - late - took advantage of the slips that created a two goal cushion the Blades manager didn’t think was deserved: “A lot of neutrals watching would not have been able to choose which team was in the Premiership but two pieces of sloppy defending made the difference.

“You can’t give Premiership chances like that and not expect them to take them, but there was nothing in the game and overall I was pleased with our display.

“We were forced into a change just before kick-off when Marcel Seip tore a hamstring in the last kick of the warm-up.

“Jon Fortune came in, not really ready and not having played since the Barnsley match, but he did a terrific job and the lads coped with the changes.

“One or two chances were passed up in the first-half and Bolton: Jaaskelainen, Samuel we could have gone in a couple (Basham 85), Cahill, Muamba, Knight, Davies (Riga 88), Stein- of goals to the good, but when we conceded early after the sson, Klasnic (Elmander 75), break we had to chase the game Ricketts, Cohen, Lee. and it probably disrupted us a Unused: Robinson, Al Habsi, little bit.

O’Brien, Vaz Te. “There was no gulf between the teams and our performance was Blades: Bunn, Montgomery, Morgan, Henderson, Williamson better than the way in which we let in those goals.

(Cresswell 75), Harper, Taylor, “It is frustrating because there Quinn (Ward 72), Fortune, were things that happened that Walker, Camara (Evans 80).

Unused: France, Bennett, Stew- they were warned about in advance, but the lads involved art, Geary. have held their hands up and it was a collective thing.”

Blackwell brought in Henderson and Camara for Cresswell and Evans and felt the decision was doubly successful: “I felt those two needed a full game and that whoever went up top should cause Bolton problems and they did that.

“We looked a good side today and perhaps going out will be a blessing in disguise because we haven’t got a big enough squad to take on extra games.”

And the United manager faces a big problem finding a centreback in time for Tuesday’s home game against Reading having lost Matt Kilgallon and Marcel Seip - Monday at noon is the deadline for the midweek fixture.

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A Fan’s Weekly Verdict Written by Jon Warburton

A Disappointing Meal To say the last week has given Blades fans food for thought would be a massive understatement.

And unfortunately it has turned out to be a four course meal that though starting brightly, turned more distasteful as each course was served.

The starter was lively and refreshing, as Sheffield United welcomed tricky winger Mark Yeates to the club just over a week ago.

We can only hope that when everyone is fit, we will see well balanced wing play with Yeates and the diminutive ward attacking down the flanks.

The fish course however, was one full of bones that are still stuck in the throats of many Blades fans.

After proclaiming two weeks ago that Matt Kilgallon’s decision to commit himself to the Blades till the end of the season was one to be heralded, the young defender is of course, no longer a Sheffield United player.

But just like a dining out is not ruined by one bad course, a footballing week can not be ruined by one bit of bad news.

So on to the main course of Sheffield United’s week, and the FA cup tie at Bolton.

I think this can be best described as a dish that on first sight did not look likely to impress, and though the first mouthful was a pleasant surprise, on completion it left you as disappointed as you had expected.

A midfield four that largely consisted of defensive minded midfielders did little to inspire, and although there were flashes of creativity from Camara in the first half, we ultimately did not offer enough to deserve anything from the game.

After these two disappointments we desperately needed a dessert to titillate the taste-buds and give us hope looking forward.

Blackwell’s post match interview did no such thing. In response to questions regarding a replacement for Kilgallon he sounded suicidal, suggesting that he may not be allowed any money to replace him and we need ‘to wait and see’.

I will try to have faith with five days left to the transfer deadline, because an adequate replacement will make or break our season.

I’m not holding my breath.

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