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LET’S MAKE FARGATE A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH A team of business leaders have declared a shared mission to rejuvenate Fargate in Shefﬁeld city centre, promising to make it into a “force to be reckoned with”. They have outlined plans to consult over the summer on a new identity for the street and neighbouring High Street which includes improved public spaces, kiosks and seated areas, and a new emphasis on entertainment and city centre living, alongside its excellent shops and retail outlets. To achieve the vision the council is proposing to consult with owners and occupiers in Fargate and the surrounding streets in partnership with the Business Improvement District.

It will upgrade the public realm as funding allows and review the management and design of shop fronts, looking at the current planning guidance and making changes where possible. It will also allow more restaurant uses with deﬁned outdoor seating areas and encourage the use of the upper ﬂoors for a mixture of residential, commercial, community and health-based, such as dentists and GPs for example, through a review of policy, improved seating and work with the Universities on exciting new public spaces. The council will also support the private sector which owns large parts of Fargate by looking at changes of usage which encourage new growth in

the area. Councillor Mazher Iqbal, cabinet member for business and investment at Shefﬁeld City council, said: “We are committed to giving Fargate a new sense of purpose as the gateway to our excellent and transformative Heart Of The City II scheme. “We want Fargate to be a force to be reckoned with. You can’t hide from the fact that Fargate is changing, and, that it faces challenges. But by uniting behind this draft vision we can see the green shoots of recovery on this historic street. “It is so important that we have signed up to this joint commitment to improving the street. We are one city centre, and it’s crucial that, as the Moor and Heart Of The City develop new

identities, that Fargate can do the same. “We also want people across the city to have their say about how Fargate develops so we can create a street that works for us all.” Councillor Iqbal says there are grounds for optimism after Christmas footfall on the street, boosted by the Big Wheel and Christmas markets, increased by three per cent. Only ﬁve per cent of shops on Fargate are currently empty. New accommodation close to Chapel Walk, together with a new bar planned for Orchard Square and the city centre’s ﬁrst Pret A Manger which opened last year, show further evidence of how the street is changing, he said. The council is still exploring how the public

realm improvements can be made but say the vision is an important ﬁrst step. Experts say the vision can deﬁne how the street can develop and improve changes to shopping behaviour by giving building owners and retailers their chance to play a part in making Fargate a vibrant street again. Plans are also being drawn up for how Fargate can support the Invictus Trials scheduled to take place in July this year. The vision has been agreed by several of the business people responsible for many of Fargate’s key businesses and attractions. The draft vision is set to be endorsed by cabinet in the summer following a period of public consultation.

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ROTHERHAM INTERCHANGE REOPENS AFTER £12M REFURBISHMENT Rotherham Interchange reopened on Sunday 3 March, following a £12 million refurbishment scheme. The new interchange is a key part of the Council’s plans to regenerate Rotherham Town Centre through the town centre masterplan. South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE) and the project team welcomed the Leader of Rotherham Council,

Cllr Chris Read, and Mayor of the Shefﬁeld City Region, Dan Jarvis, together with Rotherham Bus Partnership and local businesses for a preview of the improvements at the end of last month. The Leader of Rotherham Council, Cllr Chris Read, said the newly-refurbished facility was a key part of the vision to regenerate Rotherham town centre: “This facility is one of the

major gateways into the town. It will enhance where we live, and beneﬁt people arriving into the town centre via public transport. The refurbishment of the interchange follows the opening of the University Centre last summer. Both projects are major components of the town centre Masterplan, along with promoting sustainable travel, so it’s great to see the Masterplan progressing

as planned.” SYPTE Executive Director, Stephen Edwards, said the investment aims to encourage bus use, by providing a welcoming and accessible environment that supports the connection of people to places in the Borough and beyond: “The improved Rotherham Interchange will provide a better, brighter place for public transport users as well as those visiting,

living and working in the town. Seventeen million people travelling through the Interchange each year, using 1,299 buses a day, will now benefit from new seating, lighting, information displays, electrics and flooring, CCTV and free public wi-fi.” The temporary bus station at Forge Island is now closed and buses will run from Rotherham Interchange from now on. Changes to improve the frequency and punctuality of some services will also take place.

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Westlife return to play in Shefﬁeld at the FlyDSA Arena on Friday 7th June 2019, a venue the boys have performed in an amazing 36 times between 2001 & 2012. The shows will see the global pop kings perform brand new songs, alongside their greatest hits and all 14 of their UK No.1 hits including as Swear It Again, Flying Without Wings, You Raise Me Up and Unbreakable. Shane, Nicky, Mark and Kian announced their return to music last year to a frenzy of media coverage and social media activity. The band have signed a new record deal with Virgin EMI, and will release new music soon. These new shows will be their ﬁrst as a group since

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DANCE ON IN DONCASTER!

Internationally renowned dancer and choreographer Arlene Phillips CBE has shown her support for DANCE ON, a programme of dance groups for adults over 50 in various locations across Doncaster, Leeds and Bradford, run through a collaboration of DARTS (Doncaster Community Arts), Yorkshire Dance and One Dance UK. Supported by National Lottery funding from Sport England, DANCE ON will see newly-appointed dance artists working with various community groups to set up new classes across the three cities in order to tackle inactivity among older adults. Speaking about her support for the project, Phillips says, “DANCE ON is a wonderful dance programme. It’s fun and social and for people 55 upwards. Everyone is welcome, so come along, feel good, keep moving – and DANCE ON!” Royal Mail has apologised after with the annual CPI rate of inflation until Hayley Beecher, managing DANCE ON announcing a price rise which breaches April 2024. for darts, said of Phillips’ support: “We a cap designed to make the postal Royal Mail says it informed Ofcom of its are thrilled to have dance legend Arlene service “affordable” for all consumers. “error” before announcing the new 61p as our ambassador. She is fabulous and a From 25 March, the price of a secondprice on Friday. great inspiration for all of our groups.” class stamp will rise by 3p to 61p “We apologise for this mistake,” a Sport England’s Strategic Lead for Health, breaching Ofcom’s current price cap of spokesman for the company said. 60p which is in place until 1st April. “We are putting this right by donating the Sarah Ruane, said: “Our research shows that you are more likely to become The price of a first-class stamp will also revenue that we expect to collect from increase by 3p to 70p. the error - around £60,000 - to our chosen inactive as you get older. But getting older doesn’t have to mean slowing down. Royal Mail says it will donate the extra charity Action for Children, which helps Instead it can be a time for change like revenue, expected to be £60,000, to disadvantaged children across the UK.” learning a new skillsuch as dance. Being charity Action for Children. Ofcom says Royal Mail did inform them active can bring about significant benefits Ofcom set the current price cap in 2012, of the price rise but had not explained when it allowed Royal Mail to increase how it happened and is “urgently seeking and moving more is keyto maintaining physical function as you age, even in the price of first and second-class stamps clarification from the company”. by 14p, following concerns the universal The newly-announced price increases are your 90s. Many people just need the right opportunity and support to feel capable to service was at “severe risk”. the highest for the two stamps together do more activity. That’s why Sport The cap was set at 55p and would increase since 2012. England is investing £10 million of in line with the Consumer Prices Index Royal Mail says its prices remain good National Lottery funding into over twenty (CPI) measure of inflation, making the value when compared with other postal official cap 60.65p today. Ofcom had projects – like Dance On – specifically operators around Europe. The equivalent announced the cap will increase to 65p cost of first-class post in Europe is 99p, designed to be fun, accessible and well from 1st April, and then will rise in line while second class costs 77p. supported.” DARTS currently run sessions at their base, The Point on South Parade in Doncaster town centre, as well as out in The national living wage, the statutory the community in Edlington, Stainforth national minimum wage for those aged and Thorne. More locations are to be 25 and over, will increase 4.9% from 1 Sheffied City Council have announced announced soon. DANCE ON welcomes April 2019, from £7.83 to £8.21. an inflation-busting increase in anybody over the age of 50 regardless of The Low Pay Commission (LPC), parking charges from 1st April, with experience or ability. The groups explore estimated that the increase will benefit rises for short-stay parking going different styles of dancing from various around 2.4 million workers. The up by 30%. Parking will increase eras and cultures, with sessions adapted to Treasury says the annual earnings of a suit the group’s needs. from £1 for the first half hour to £1.30 full-time minimum wage worker will If you or someone you know would be from Monday to Saturday from 8am to have increased by over £2,750 since the 8.30pm, or £2 for up to four hours or on interested in attending DANCE ON and introduction of the NLW in April 2016. Sundays (up from £1 per day) in Central you would like more information, you can Under 25’s rates will change as follows:find contact details for DARTS at Increasing the rate for 21- to 24-year-olds Zone 1. www.thepoint.org.uk. Parking in central zone 2 will increase by 4.3% from £7.38 to £7.70 per hour. 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STARS ALIGN FOR CHARITY GALA CHAMPS RELAUNCHES FOLLOWING A star-studded concert featuring Gary Barlow is raising funds for #ChallengeDerbyshire to support three end of life care charities. Hosted by the Sheffield composer and record producer Eliot Kennedy to celebrate his 50th birthday, the songwriter to the stars has invited famous friends to perform. The line-up at Sheffield City Hall includes musical theatre sensation Alfie Boe, pop legends S Club 7, and the Take That star. Gary Barlow performed at Eliot’s fundraiser two years ago for Help For Heroes, which raised more than £60,000 for the charity. Eliot’s annual charity gigs raise funds for causes close to his heart and have become the stuff of legend. #ChallengeDerbyshire supports three end of life care charities in North Derbyshire: Blythe House Hospicecare, Ashgate Hospicecare and Helen’s Trust.

Eliot said: “Over the years I’ve raised funds for charities ranging from mental well-being to animal welfare, but #ChallengeDerbyshire is one very close to my heart. I want this to be a celebration of the incredible work of these hospices and the remarkable nurses who offer light, kindness and dignity at a time we need it most. I can’t think of a better gift for my 50th year.” Eliot has sold millions of records worldwide. His ﬁrst global success was

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TRANSFORMATIONAL £700K INVESTMENT Champs, on Ecclesall Road in Sheffield reopened its doors over the weekend following an £700k investment by owners, Punch. Over the weekend customers new and old were welcomed with open arms to see their new pub and enjoy a whole host of entertainment. From Soccer Saturday to the Merseyside derby and ‘Champfest Live’ starring local Sheffield band ‘The Naked Everywhere’ it really was an epic weekend. The significant investment has seen the pub transformed, inside and out introducing all new furnishings, feature walls and lighting giving the pub a much more fun and contemporary feel. Champs now boasts 12 TV screens, plus a 9-screen video wall which will show all key sporting events throughout the year. As

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ANGLER’S CORNER

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After a resounding and frustrating blank last week whilst targeting double figure carp on a club water, where I couldn’t buy a bite, never mind a fish, things have changed for the better this week! I’m pleased too, because last time out, I was absolutely slaughtered by my mate who was fishing a few pegs away, and surprisingly, he has been only too pleased to remind me! So, what changed this week? I learned from my mistakes, that’s what… I’ve been an angler for well over thirty years, but I’m not too proud to admit that I still have something to learn and that occasionally, I’m guilty of just expecting the fish to turn up rather than having to work for them. Last week, I just stuck to a tried and tested tactic, and it failed miserably, so this time, I was going to use a completely different strategy to see if it helped. A few days of lovely weather had me looking forward to getting on the bank, so you can imagine may dismay when I locked the back door in the rain… I hate setting up or packing down in the wet, but as it was my only chance to get out, I glumly set off for the waterside. I arrived to find George set up already, so we exchanged pleasantries before I mauled the barrow further down the bank. I like George, a lovely chap, he’s almost ninety years old but still gets himself to the bank to fish, and always has a kind word to say, so it’s very nice to be able to share a few moments with him and check he is doing alright, or to see if he needs anything… He didn’t, so I got to my peg and threw up the brolly to protect everything else whilst I got tackled up. With all my kit spread out, I realised I’d left my cradle in the van, so had to trudge back through the rain to get it; not the best of starts! A few minutes later, I was back under the umbrella, and tying the first rig of the day. Previously, I’d fished The Method and had nothing whilst my chum Andy hauled on pop ups, so that was my plan of attack; a

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It was Semi Finals Weekend with 8 Semi Finals taking place. In the League Cup Semi last seasons winners Wickersley Old Village went through to the Final again after they beat Handsworth Parramore by 3-1, with goals from Batchelor, Barraclough and Hartley, Jepson pulling one back for Handsworth. HSBC Bank who were highly fancied to get to the final were beaten on penalties by Plough Rangers after they finished on 1-1 after extra time. In the Sid Butterfield semi finals Scawthorpe Club and Dinnington Town also ended up 1-1 after extra time so they also went to penalties, Dinnington winning this one by 6-5. Sheffield Academicals are through also to the Final after they disposed of Mosborough Trinity by 2-0. 45s Topham Cup a cracking game between HSBC Bank and Hallam 1860 with Hallam going through thanks to goal poacher Howe. A win for Wickersley Old Village means both their teams are through to the prospective Finals, they were 2-1 winners against South Kirkby Colliery with Dodsworth and Stacey scoring. In the Ernest Walker Shield Princess Royal won away at Old Edwardians by 2-0, and Ring O Bells dispatched Mosborough Trinity by 4-2. The Finals of the Cups with take place as following: Ernest Walker Memorial Shield Tuesday 2nd April at Roundwood Pavilion Parkgate Rotherham Kick off 7-00pm. League Knockout Cup Tuesday 7th May at Roundwood Pavilion Parkgate as above. Over 45s Topham Cup is on Tuesday 16th April and Sid Butterfield Memorial Trophy Tuesday 30th April with venues to be confirmed.

single bait. After baiting heavily during the previously dismal visit, I wasn’t going to introduce many freebies to see what happened. I can’t use braid on this particular water, club rules preclude it, so I attempted to make a multi-rig out of mono and slipped on a size 10 Spotted Fin wide gape hook. On the bait screw, a single 12mm Classic Corn pop up, and then a small bag of tiny pellets was nicked onto the hook. The pva bags had been drizzled with Classic Corn syrup to make them sticky and then the whole lot was gently lobbed out into the swim. I sat back to tidy up, and as I did so, the bobbin was snatched up with a shrill squeal of the alarm. It dropped back instantly, so I reckoned the bait had been inhaled, but had failed to find purchase; I retrieved it to inspect it, then added another bag of pellets, and flicked it back out. Minutes later, and the same thing happened. Two aborted runs meant that the rig wasn’t working properly, so it was changed for a fluorocarbon ‘D-rig’, another pop up screwed on and pinned to the deck with one of the excellent Dinsmores Grippa Styx and recast. I catapulted a few pellets over the top, and retired beneath the shelter to drink more tea… I had to wait for about forty minutes before the bobbin lifted once more. A slow take during which the indicator twitched a couple of times before the alarm sounded saw me lift into the first fish of the day, a chunky double figure common carp of around 12lb. This fish had fallen to the single brightly coloured pop up which was just visible beyond the hook; perfect. Once matted, the carp was swiftly unhooked, then returned to the cold water to swim away, the rig was reset, and I fired a pinch of pellets to surround it. It’s difficult to get much bait in at times on this water as the resident waterfowl fear no man and will clear a spot as fast as you can get it in… pesky things! Over the next few hours, regular runs resulted in ten double figure carp in the net, a mixture of dark commons, beautifully armoured mirrors and a pretty silver-grey ghost carp, all of which had tripped up over the 12mm pop up, before Premier Division Caribbean Sports were 4-1 winners against Royston Oakwood. Pyecroft, Stocks, Cookson and Willis. Fossils FC also won beating Swinton Athletic by 4-1. Smith 2, Fothergill, and an own goal. Division 1 Just a couple of games both resulting in home wins. Denaby United won 2-1 against Bullcroft S&P with Haynes and Light on Target. Rossington Main also won 2-1 this was against Penistone Church, Lewin and Mullins finding the net. Division 2 Doncaster Over 35s maintained top spot ater they beat Jubilee Sports by 2-0, Cartlidge and Jones scoring. Hollingwood Old Boys also continued their push for the top after they were 2-1 victors against Dronfield Town, Dove and Weatherall, with Thew scoring for Dronfield. East Herrigthorpe and Clowne Wanderers fought out a thriller with Herringthorpe running out winners by 4-2. Tunstall 3 and Cusack scoring, L. Cameron and R.Cameron for Clowne. High Green Vets drew 2-2 with AFC Dronfield. Storey, scoring twice for Vets and Chasemore doing likewise for Dronfield with a double Oughtibridge are still looking for that elusive winning formular after they were beaten at home by Hemsworth Miners, Mayer 2, Bainbridge and Goodall. 45s Division 1 Elsecar Dynamoes slipping to a suprise defeat at home to Phoenix FC, Parkinson and Galvin for Dynamoes. Fossils Fc were comfortable wnners against Sheffield Auror by 6-1, Robinson 2, Boland, Hoosen,Green and Oliver, Jevons pulling one back for Aurora. 45s Division 2 a goaless draw between Penistone Church and Denaby United.

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I connected with the eleventh run. I played the fish back towards the waiting net, keeping the tip high to cushion any last second lunges as the 2lb test curve rod absorbed the battle. I use a light rod here to prevent fish losses, a result of an experiment a couple of years ago which saw a lot of fish bounced when using higher test curve rods, so winning fish are now rare. Having said that, I got lucky with this one though, because as it approached the net, a final kick saw it flick the hook, and a couple of ounces of lead came screaming back at me as the rod recovered! I managed to get an arm up to deflect the blow, but it still left a super bruise! Good job I’m a ninja! By the end of the day as the rain continued to teem down, I had fifteen quality carp, all falling to the tiny yellow pop ups, so I was contemplating packing up. As I got up to stow the gear, a final run screamed away and a last fish was hooked. This one turned out to be a lovely barbel, perhaps of 5-6lb, one of the many quality barbel which reside within this stillwater. I’d prefer to catch them from the river, but I would never turn my nose up at such

powerful ﬁsh, and it was a nice way to end the day. Overall, instead of using a couple of kilos of particle mix and groundbait like the week before, I’d gone through about three ounces of pellets and I think I used four boilies! A change in tactics had seen a much better day on the bank, and it just goes to show that sometimes you have to do things differently to succeed… I won’t be so complacent next time!

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It was a busy start to March in The County Senior League with games taking place in the League Cup, Brain Bradley Memorial Trophy, as well as the usual league fixture schedule. League Cup Quarter Final Stocksbridge Park Steels Development of Division Two claimed the result of the day, as they knocked-out Jubilee Sports of the Premier Division. The tie was 1-1 after 90 minutes, and the teams were still level at 2-2 after extratime, but Stocksbridge held their nerve to win the tie 4-1 on penalties. Brian Bradley Memorial Trophy Quarter Final Dodworth Miners Welfare were the first team to book their place in the Brian Bradley Memorial Trophy Semi Finals. They were 3-2 winners at Wales High School against in-form Kiveton Park. Brian Bradley Memorial Trophy 2nd Round It was third bottom of the Premier Division against third top of Division One at Oliver’s Mount, where Handsworth Parramore Reserves hosted Ecclesfield Red Rose 1915. The game was as tight as expected, with Handsworth running out 1-0 winners. Sheffield Union of Division Two claimed the scalp of Millmoor Juniors of Division One, by beating them 3-0 at Norton Playing Fields. The Union were rewarded with a quarter final tie at home to Hepworth United of the Premier Division. Also at Norton Playing Fields, Oughtibridge WMSC beat Sheffield Bankers 5-0 to set up a tie against Houghton Main at the end of the month. Premier Division North Gawber Colliery took advantage of their title rivals not playing to move five points clear the top of the Premier Division. Liam Marsden and Matthew Thornton both scored twice

to give North Gawber a 4-1 home win over Wombwell Main. Fifth placed Frecheville hosted sixth placed Penistone Church Reserves at Davy Sports Club, and the table proved to be true, with Penistone taking the three points with a 3-1 win. Division One AFC Dronfield maintained their three point lead at the top of Division One, after a 3-1 away win over Caribbean Sports. Burngreave FC are their new nearest challengers though, as they moved into second thanks to a 2-1 away win over Denaby Main. Burngreave have played three less games than Dronfield going into the run-in. Goals from Brad Kerr and Haydn Musgrave gave in-form Houghton Main a 2-1 win over Wombwell Main Reserves. Houghton Main remain in fourth place, but trail the leaders by only eight points, with a two games spare. Hemsworth Miners Welfare Reserves ended a run of back-to-back defeats, with a 3-2 win over Boynton Sports at Killamarsh Juniors Football Ground. Division Two Fourth placed Dodworth Miners Welfare Reserves made it back-to-back 4-0 home wins, as they saw-off AFC Dronfield Reserves on Saturday. New Bohemians were beaten 5-2 last week by Thurcroft Miners Institute, however they flipped the result in their favour this weekend, with a 5-2 win of their own away against Worsbrough Bridge Athletic Development. Swinton Athletic Reserves ended a run of three straight losses in all competitions, with a 3-0 win over Thurcroft Miners Institute at Swinton Miners Welfare.

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and all the staff at RUFC who support the trust unconditionally. “I would like to make a special mention to the Community Sport Trust Team who work so dedicatedly every single day to deliver high quality activities which make a difference to thousands of people in Rotherham and who make sure the strong partnerships we have vibrant and sustainable.” There was more support for the work of the Community Sports Trust from key figures at the club following the recent news, with Chairman Tony Stewart and first team boss Paul Warne both placing their pleasure on record. “We are incredibly proud of everything that Jamie and his team do for the football club and this latest award is a fitting tribute for the fantastic work they undertake in the local community,” the Chairman told enthused. “We pride ourselves on ensuring that Rotherham United is accessible to everyone and our regular nominations for awards like this one reiterates our commitment to that. “I would like to thank Jamie Noble and his staff for the countless hours that they commit throughout the community, where they have really made a difference to so many people over many years. “We are simply delighted that all of their efforts have been recognised with yet another prestigious award.” The EFL received strong submissions from a wide range of Clubs with the panel marking the applications on the range of projects delivered, their social impact and their showcase projects.

that they were going to score sooner or later, which isn’t a great thing for a manager to say! We needed to get more legs on the pitch, more pace and get us higher up the pitch. “During the second-half, I felt there was a bit of a lull. I asked the fans to get behind the team Rotherham United manager Paul Warne and they do. Straight away, the lads played reflected on a five-goal thriller at the better and we were more positive. That’s the AESSEAL New York Stadium this way it has to be here. The lads are performing afternoon, with his side picking up a crucial to an unbelievable level and I hope Rotherham three points. fans are pleased to watch their team play. If Warne’s Millers triumphed 3-2 over Tony ever there was a team that needs the support of Mowbray’s Blackburn Rovers, thanks to a the fans, this is it.” Semi Ajayi double and Ryan Williams’ first For his third goal in two games, Semi Ajayi goal since last January. popped up with another header to give Warne’s After admitting the game was ‘draining’, side breathing space. A late penalty from Warne told the press, “We’ve played a lot Charlie Mulgrew was too little, too late. better in recent weeks. We’re unbeaten in six “The way the game ended, you can’t say you now which is really pleasing. We’ve played don’t get value for money at this place,” added better in the other five than we have today. We Warne. weren’t at our free-flowing best, I don’t think. “We’ve had more chances in other games and After we scored, Blackburn were the better maybe only took one. Today, we didn’t have team and it felt really tense in the stadium. many, but we took them. Semi to score two “When they scored we came out a bit more and headers has put a smile on my face. I give we had to change it. We made the subs pretty him no end of stick. He’s got a great leap, his early on today but just to come off with a win timing’s been a lot better and I’m pleased for is a right boost. When it went to 3-2 I was over him because he’s had a really good season. The the moon when the referee blew his whistle. overall feeling is that we could play better, but “I’m not saying we were the better team today, it’s all about results at this time of the season.” but in recent weeks we have been and we haven’t got our just rewards really. Today, to come away with three points was absolutely crucial.” The Rotherham boss made two changes which had a dramatic impact on the second-half, with Ryan Williams being followed by Ben Wiles as substitutes, and it was the Australian who netted the Millers’ second. “The way Blackburn played, they stretched the play really well and they’ve got unbelievable pace out wide, which caused problems,” continued Warne. “They kept getting the ball in the pockets and that caused us problems. We became deeper and didn’t get up to support

Rotherham United will be recognised in Parliament for their outstanding community work, having been named the Yorkshire & North East Checkatrade Community Club of the Year as part of the 2019 EFL Awards. Following the exceptional work of Rotherham United Community Sports Trust, the Club will be joined alongside five other EFL regional winners at the House of Commons on Monday 4 March to receive their awards with EFL Interim Chair Debbie Jevans, EFL Chief Executive Officer Shaun Harvey and host Hayley McQueen all confirmed to attend. The Millers will then be put forward alongside the five other regional winners for the 2019 Checkatrade Community Club of the Year Award, which will be announced at the EFL Awards on Sunday 7 April in central London. Rotherham United impressed the judges with their response to their town’s priorities, focusing on anti-social behaviour, youth offending, health and community cohesion and integration. Rotherham’s ‘Building Stronger Communities’ project, funded by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), was viewed as stand out, and focuses on improving the lives of individuals in the community based around the themes of English language support and cohesion. Rotherham United’s Community Sport Trust Head of Community, Jamie Noble said: “We are absolutely delighted to have been recognised as one of the top performing community clubs in the country. The relationship between the club and the community sports trust is one of understanding and support and both thrive to do the best for the communities we represent both on a local and national level. “I would like to thank the judges and the staff from the central teams at the English football league and premier league for their continued support as well as the Chairman, Tony Stewart,

MCCANN PLEASED WITH BATTLING ROVERS AGAINST CHARLTON

five points behind the Addicks with a game in hand, and Downing says there is a real focus on making sure that play-off place is cemented as the squad look to move up a gear. “We all came in a bit disappointed after that, especially because of how we started, but we always want to win at home and we haven’t managed to do that here, if we want to be up where we want to be then we need to start winning more games at home,” he added. “We spoke before the game about the amount Defender Paul Downing felt Rovers showed of games that we do have left this season, character to come back from behind to we’re approaching it like a mini season in earn a point in Saturday’s game against itself and we’re taking things a game at a fellow Sky Bet League One promotion time, we’ve fought hard to get where we are, chasers Charlton Athletic. and now we’re looking to step it up. Mallik Wilks’ goal ensured Rovers took “I believe there is a lot more to come from appoint away from the Keepmoat Stadium, and Downing believes the side deserve credit this group and we’ll show that over the coming weeks, we want to finish in that top for bouncing back so quickly after falling behind against the Addicks. six and that’s a big reason why I came here “We didn’t really start the game very well, because I believe that’s possible.” they had a lot of the play for the first half an hour or so, we managed to weather the storm though really and we finished the first half well from our perspective,” he said. “We showed character to get the goal back quickly, and I think that’s been a key part of this group this season, we’re a determined bunch and we all want to get better, it’s a massive credit to everyone that we came back stronger after their goal. “We were on top for much of the second half then too and I felt like we created a lot of chances, we played some good football, and on another day, we’d be walking off the pitch with three points.” Rovers’ point saw them remain in sixth place in the League One table on goal difference,

Grant McCann praised his side’s grit and determination, believing Rovers showed a different side of their game in the 1-1 draw with play-off rivals Charlton Athletic. Charlton sit one place ahead of Rovers in the Sky Bet League One table and the visitors took the lead when John Marquis’ mistimed header meant he put the ball in the back of his own net. Mallik Wilks evened things up with a solo effort at the other end just four minutes later. “I thought it was a good game between two good teams. We didn’t start the best but when our backs are against the wall this team has another gear and we showed that again,” said McCann “What I saw in the second half is a team that wants to ﬁght and wants to win, and who greet these opportunities when they come along. I was really pleased with the response: we went for it, got on the front foot, and were positive. We had to defend well too because Charlton have good players who can break quickly against you. “We matched them for spells, they were on top, we were on top, it was almost like a boxing match. We’ve got such a high

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standards, we want to be on top for 90 minutes but when you’re playing a team like Charlton that’s not always possible, it means that when you are on top you have to take your chance and I think we did with the goal, it was a great finish from Mallik. We finished the game strongly. The goalkeeper made unbelievable saves from John and Aaron, and then Alfie May had a good chance and Tommy had the ball in the net.” McCann felt his side did enough to win the game and in the sixth minute of added time, it looked like Tommy Rowe had done just that with a goal right at the death when he headed home. The celebrations were cut short by an assistant referee’s flag in a decision McCann felt could have gone the other way. “I’m disappointed because five major decisions went against us in that game, five one-on-ones: the Mallik one-v-one, John’s goal, John’s one-v-one that he missed, Matty when he was running through, and then the goal at the end. “The emphasis is on us to win at home, I think we did enough to win the game and we could have won if those decisions had gone our way. I was proud of my team, I was proud of their effort, intensity, pressing and the aggression they showed. We’ll need that when we play AFC Wimbledon next because they are fighting for their lives.”

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BRUCE: IT WAS A TYPICAL DERBY AFFAIR Steve Bruce enjoyed his ﬁrst taste of the Steel City derby on Monday night – the occasion if not the game as a spectacle. A passionate crowd of

over 31,000 witnessed a goalless draw at Hillsborough as the Owls and the Blades ultimately cancelled each out. And Bruce tagged the

contest as a ‘typical derby affair’ speaking to swfc.co.uk post-match: “There was a huge amount of noise out there tonight, it was a pretty awful night with

the weather, and I think what was missing was that bit of quality. “It was frantic football and they gave everything, that is for sure.

“We’ve had the best chance of the game and Sam’s really disappointed in there because I don’t think he was expecting that ball to reach him.

“Either side of the goal and it’s in but hey, they had a good chance too and overall, a point each is about right from what was a typical derby affair.”

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has bagged the award for the second month running after scooping the prize for January. Fletcher attracted 51% of the fans’ vote via the Owls’ ofﬁcial website. He made six appearances in February and ﬁnished the month scoring three goals in the last two home games against Swansea and Brentford.

His stunning overhead volley against the Swans was voted as the Sky Sports News Goal of the Day, before his brace against the Bees sealed back to back S6 wins. The result of the February vote was as follows;

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was an ever-present for Wednesday last month. Westwood kept four clean sheets from the six games as the Owls enjoyed an unbeaten February. You can vote for Keiren at www. footballfancast.com/ pfa-awards It was a strong ﬁrst month in charge for Steve Bruce, as Wednesday collected 12 points with three wins and three draws.

Wednesday began February with a 1-0 victory away at Ipswich before three straight draws with Reading, Millwall and Rotherham.

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Going into this game I have to say it was the most optimistic I have felt for a long time. One defeat in 12 since Luhukay’s departure, while looking stronger in every performance in Bruce. Under the previous manager we stuck 11 players behind the ball and prayed that United couldn’t break us down. Tonight was different. Yes we defended deep and allowed United to attack, however the main difference was we actually looked to counter attack at every opportunity. For both sides chances were at a premium. Madine came the closest to scoring against his former club. But this was the closest United came to scoring all game, and that was in the 7th minute. Arguably the biggest chance for the Owls fell to Hutchinson. Latching onto a great cross from Aarons. Only to hit it straight at Henderson. The whole game was tense with both

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sides trying not to make any mistakes. Leading to very little risk taking. Including in the tackles leading to a very surprising stat of no bookings. Once again The Owls defence was immense. The partnership of Hector and Lees is really taking shape. If FFP allows, Hector must be at the top of our shopping list in the summer transfer window. Fletcher worked hard up front, with Bannan and Hutchinson working tirelessly in the middle. Hopefully the injury to Forestieri wasn’t a bad one as he will be key if there is to be a successful end to the campaign. Overall a battling performance with the 0-0 score line a fair reﬂection of the game. Another big game coming up at the weekend against Derby. A must win if we are looking to be play off contenders at the end of the season.

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ANOTHER DERBY STALEMATE For the second time this season, it finished goalless in the Sheffield derby, with Wednesday frustrating the Blades at Hillsborough. In a game of few chances, Gary Madine had United’s best, only to be denied by Kieron Westwood, whilst Dean Henderson produced an excellent reflex save to deny Sam Hutchinson in the second period. For the trip across the city, Wilder made three changes, with O’Connell, Basham and Madine all named in the starting XI. Cranie and McGoldrick dropped to the bench, with Johnson missing out. After a quiet opening, it was the Blades through Madine who had the first chance of the game on seven minutes, Norwood’s inch perfect cross found the head of Madine at the back

post, but Westwood somehow kept the ball out of the net. The game had really opened up, with United forcing four quick corners and Wednesday enjoying a couple of their own. The rain continued to fall from the Hillsborough skies and referee Bankes was seemingly missing a number of fouls in the Blades favour, with Freeman, Madine and Sharp amongst those to be upended. As half-time approached, Hector was punished twice in quick succession for blatant fouls on Madine, from the second of those freekicks, Egan headed over at the near post, having got a run on his marker. Wednesday made a change at the break with Boyd replacing Forestieri. United almost made the perfect start to the second-half, but Sharp couldn’t

get the ball under control after Fleck had got the better of Hutchinson. At the other end, Fletcher went for an acrobatic effort from Boyd’s left-wing cross, but in sailed high and wide. The Blades pressed forward again moments later, Freeman and Basham combined on the right and the right laid it back for Norwood who sent an effort towards goal, but unfortunately Sharp couldn’t get what would have been a telling touch. Wednesday responded, Reach did well on the right before Aarons forced Henderson into a save from Hutchinson’s deep cross. In the 62nd minute, Dowell was replaced by Cranie, a substitution that saw Basham advance into midﬁeld. But three minutes later, it was Henderson who was required to keep the scores level. Aarons

advanced forward from Fletcher’s pass and Hutchinson from a central position saw United’s number one deny him from point-blank range. With 22 minutes left to play, Madine was replaced by McGoldrick. And the substitute looked a threat twice in quick succession, winning a corner on the second occasion, from which Westwood ﬂapped and the Owls scrambled clear. Cranie then got the better of Bannan, but Hector blocked at the expense of another corner. Two minutes of injury-time were signalled and Aarons ﬁred harmless over the bar with the last action of note as the spoils were shared for a second time this season.

ENDCLIFFE PARK FLY PAST On the 22nd February 2019, it was 75 years since the American B17 Bomber tragically crashed in Endcliffe Park Sheffield, killing all 10 young airmen on board. Thousands of people gathered in the park to mark this anniversary including Senior Blades veteran Roy Ashton. A wreath on behalf of all Senior Blades was placed at the memorial by Senior Blades Chairman Mr Brian Walton. WESTON PARK On Monday 18th February Senior Blades Chairman Brian Walton Publicity Officer/Deputy Chair Kathryn Woodward together with Tony and Elizabeth Currie visited the Weston Park Hospital. They distributed Sheffield United programmes to interested people waiting for appointments. Tony was inundated with requests for autographs and photos by staff and patients. Everyone enjoyed the visit and the Senior Blades definitly put a smile on many faces. HULL SENIOR TIGERS We have had an invitation by Hull City Senior Tigers to attend their end of season Luncheon on Thursday 2nd May. The cost of the meal will be a maximum of £20.00. this to be finalised nearer the date. A tour of the KCom stadium may be arranged, at a charge of £6.50 a head. We need to find out as soon as posible if we have sufficient interest to hire a coach (approx £10.00 per person). Please e-mail info@seniorblades.com AWAY DAYS The first AWAY DAY of the year is on Wednesday 15th May and is to Hanbury Hall, Park and Gardens (a National Trust Property) and Webbs of Wychbold which is a large garden centre with other retail outlets. The cost is £25.00 to members and non-members £30.00. The cost to National Trust members is £14.00 (on production of their membership card). HAVE YOU SEEN THE LIGHT At our last lunch in February, Clive Turner sold the entire batch of Senior Blades LED torches, but Clive will have another batch of torches (£3.50) plus all the Senior Blades merchandise at our March lunch on the 12th March. ENTERTAINMENT March 12th.....Roy Gunson a Senior Blade (he’s one of our own) regaling interesting and humerous facts regarding his interest in astronomy. His fee will be donated towards a £30k upgrade at the Hoober Observatory Near Rotherham April 9th.....Kat Navrouzoglou An informativeand interesting talk regarding victim support for anyone affected by crime. Kat is based locally next to Mosborough Police HQ. May 14th.....Beebi Dell She’s back, our local favorite songbird to entertain us, hopefully to another promotion party. Always full on, she is ‘one of us’ MONTHLY MEETINGS New bookings and cancellations - e-mail info@seniorblades.com failure to cancel will be subject to the £6.25 non attendance fee. Stephen Gibbons is not available to take phone calls at the moment.

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2018/19 “NOT A GREAT GAME”

Chris Wilder acknowledged Monday’s Shefﬁeld derby at Hillsborough wasn’t a ‘great game’. But the Blades boss still praised his side despite the goalless stalemate on a wet and blustery evening at S6. He remarked:”It was a tough place to come, it’s obviously changed since Steve (Bruce) came into the football club. They’ve got some really good footballers and they’ve now got a good manager, so they’ve got the opportunity to be successful and have a go and they did that. I’ve no complaints, but I’m praising my team for consistently turning up for the last three seasons. We always try and win games, if we are at our best we usually get a positive result, if we aren’t it

doesn’t always come off.” Wilder added: “But we’ve got a consistent level of commitment and attitude which allows us to win games and that’s why we’ve done really well, but we have to move on to a tough game on Saturday. Over the last twelve or thirteen games we are the form team in the division, so we are playing well. This was a bitty game, littered with fouls and it was never really given the chance to ﬁre. There was a lack of quality between both sides, despite there been several top-quality individuals on both sides. When David McGoldrick came on and we played with a ‘ten’ and a ‘nine’ it gave us that bit more control, but it was stop start and it wasn’t a great game.”

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AUGUST Swansea City Middlesbrough Queens Park Rangers Hull City Norwich City Bolton Wanderers

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Tue Jan 01 2019 Sun Jan 6 2019 Sat Jan 12 2019 Sat Jan 19 2019 Sat Jan 26 2019

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