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A BONANZA OF FUN MARKS THE NEW LOOK WOOL MARKET OPENING IN DONCASTER The transformed Doncaster Wool Market will opens this week and will be celebrated in style with a fantastic weekend of fun and entertainment from Friday to Sunday, 29 to 31 March. Mayor Ros Jones said: “This is a momentous day for Doncaster. The revamped Wool Market is the ﬁrst regeneration scheme to be completed since I launched our comprehensive Urban Centre Masterplan. This project and the many others underway, and in the pipeline, are designed to create a thriving town centre. “Our historic Wool Market has received a complete makeover. With its mix of new stalls for retail, eating and

drinking, it will be an attractive destination for traders and customers. It will enable Doncaster Markets to host more events and with extended opening hours into the evening all week long, it will encourage more people into the markets area. “I am sure local people and visitors are going to love the new vibe and I would urge people to come along for opening weekend celebrations to experience it first-hand. It’s going to be a great occasion.” The Wool Market refurbishment is part of the £6.8 million first phase of the Enterprise Marketplace scheme, which has benefited from £3.2 million of Local Growth Fund

(LGF) funding from the Shefﬁeld City Region. The scheme was project managed by Doncaster Council, the main contractor was Willmott Dixon and the architect was Bond Bryan Architects. The bumper weekend kicks off on Friday (29 March) with a packed programme of entertainment. During the day, there will be live music courtesy of Natalie Black and Paula Swann-Sully, dance performances, street theatre and entertainers. An Enigma pop-up escape room, Flip Out trampolines and a traditional big ferris wheel will be available across the weekend. The fun continues into the evening with BBC’s

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Christian Carlisle launching the ﬁrst Friday Night Live at the Wool Market from 5 to 8.30pm. This late afternoon, early evening event will promote the thriving live music and entertainment scene on Friday nights through to September. Saturday (30 March) will have a real community feel with the loads of superb acts and activities from 10.30am to 8.30pm. There will be more street performers and entertainers, a unique Earthbound Misﬁts Circus Workshop in the morning and afternoon and a hilarious Le Chefs show at 12.30pm. Culture will come to the fore with the live music from 11am. Visitors can enjoy Paula Swann-Sully, Bombay Baja, Europe’s

leading Indian brass band, the Doncaster Ukulele Group and Salsa in the Square will really get people in the party spirit. The live music acts continue in the evening when a number of talented local singers, singer/songwriters and musicians take to the stage. Harriet Rose Grant, Emily Harris, Lewis Canner and Toby Burras will all wow the crowds. Sunday (31 March) is Mother’s Day and to celebrate bring your mum, step-mum, nan or grandma down to the special Mad Hatters Tea Party, complete with Mad Hatter characters. This fun-packed weekend will showcase what the new look Wool Market will offer going forward. Full details can be found at: www. visitdoncaster.com

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DISEASED STREET TREES TO BE REMOVED IN COMING WEEKS A small number of diseased street trees will need to be removed in coming weeks to restrict the spread of a potentially destructive disease called Phytophthora Plurivora. Twenty lime trees on Whitley Wood Road were recently tested by Amey after displaying distinctive signs of the disease, which, if left, could have a devastating impact on nearby tree populations.

The presence of Phytophthora has now been conﬁrmed in six trees by the Forestry Commission’s Tree Health Advisory and Diagnostic Service. Amey will continue to work proactively with them to determine the extent of the disease in neighbouring trees and agree the most suitable preventative measures. Darren Butt Account Director for Amey, Streets Ahead says: “I know many people will be concerned and saddened to hear that

we need to remove a number of street trees. However, now that we have confirmation that Phytophthora is present, we must act to save not only other street trees in the vicinity, but also to restrict the potential spread to adjacent woodland. “Phytophthora is a known disease which can be very destructive and whilst we are thankful that the species identified in Sheffield is not the most virulent, our

focus has to be on minimising the risk of further infection.” The six trees affected on Whitley Wood Road will be removed before the end of March. Paul Brooke, Chair of the Shefﬁeld Tree Action Group (STAG): “We have always said that diseased trees that pose a risk, as in this case, should be removed. We have campaigned against the felling of healthy trees.” He goes on to say, “When it’s clearly

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The first international rugby football match, when Scotland defeat England in Edinburgh at Raeburn Place. Crimean War: France and Britain declare war on Russia. The Royal Albert Hall is opened by Queen Victoria. President Ronald Reagan is shot in the chest outside a Washington, D.C., hotel by John Hinckley, Jr. The Eiffel Tower is officially opened. Adolf Hitler is sentenced to five years in jail for his participation in the “Beer Hall Putsch”. However, he spends only nine months in jail, during which he writes Mein Kampf. The ill fated RMS Titanic begins sea trials.

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The world's leading darts players will return to The FlyDSA Arena for Night 15 on Thursday May 9th as the 2019 Unibet Premier League makes its annual visit to Sheffield for a 13th time. Former champion James Wade will return to the Unibet Premier League in 2019 following confirmation of the ten-player field for the tournament, which also features Raymond van Barneveld for a final season ahead of his retirement. Darts' widest-reaching tournament will see 17 nights held from February-May, as players compete for spots in the Play-Offs to battle for the prestigious title. 2009 champion Wade returns to compete for a tenth season in the Premier League, having won the European Championship and World Series of Darts Finals during 2018. Players Championship Finals winner Daryl Gurney, Grand Slam of Darts champion Gerwyn Price and German Darts Masters winner Mensur Suljovic all compete for a second year, having made their Premier League debuts in 2018. Five-time World Champion Van Barneveld, the 2014 Premier League champion, will play in a 14th successive season as part of his farewell year on the circuit ahead of retirement. Four-time champion Michael van Gerwen will be begin his title defence when the season begins on Thursday February 7, having claimed glory in 2013, 2016, 2017 and 2018 and also won his third World Championship title on Tuesday night. Last year's runner-up Michael Smith – World Championship finalist - remains in the field

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hoping to raise at least £5k. To donate to their efforts, please use this page. Sarah’s friend and colleague, Tim Walker, commented: “Sarah worked with so many people in Shefﬁeld’s music and events industry over the years, many of whom become good friends. Naturally, these people wanted a way to come together and do something positive in her name for the causes who helped her and her loved ones, so that they can continue to do such great work. Sarah was fantastic at motivating and bringing people together, often pushing people out of their comfort zones. So we’ve assembled a rag-tag bunch of DJs, promoters and festival organisers to form the most unlikely marathon team ever, most of whom have never run in their lives but are now training hard.” Since Sarah Nulty’s passing last year, she has been bestowed

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FRIDAY

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ECKINGTON MINERS WELFARE TRIPLE X FANTASTIC TRIO

SATURDAY 6TH APRIL

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SAT 30TH MARCH - SUPERB LIVE ROCK & POP TRIO

SATURDAY 13TH APRIL

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(50 NOS.), OPEN THE BOX & MINI TOTE

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EVERY SUN SAT 6TH APRIL

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from 1pm

LIVE SPORTS ON SKY & BT

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

SUNDAY 31ST MARCH

SATURDAY 30TH MARCH

SUNDAY 7TH APRIL

OPEN ALL DAY

Whiteley Avenue, Monkwood Estate, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 7QS Tel: 01709 522825

Dominoes Night - Cash Prizes - All Welcome

BRILLIANT LIVE FOUR PIECE

OLD TIME & MODERN DANCING

RAWMARSH TRADES

PIPEYARD LANE, ECKINGTON, S21 4FA TEL: 01246 432438

THURSDAY

HUNTER BAND

BINGO

SATURDAY 30TH MARCH

Poker Night - Private League - Cash Games Pool League - New Members Welcome

WEDNESDAY

SATURDAY 6TH APRIL

SUNDAY 31ST MARCH

MONDAY & FRIDAY

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TELEPHONE 0114 2485546

TOP MALE SOLO ARTIST

STEVEN HAYLES & AJAY LISTER

WEDNESDAY 3RD APRIL

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SUNDAY 31ST MARCH

SATURDAY 30TH MARCH

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GREAT LIVE BAND

01709 364435

SATURDAY 30TH MARCH

TUESDAY 2ND APRIL

THE PATRIOTS

BRINSWORTH

WMC

Church Street, Greasbrough, Rotherham

COYOTE

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SATURDAY 30TH MARCH

FRIDAY 29TH MARCH

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7 DAY SOAPWATCH MORNINGSIDE

Coronation Street Sun: Sally calls an ambulance for Tim. Gary puts the squeeze on Peter, but Rick turns nasty. Beth & Claudia clash. Mon: Sally asks Gina to stay. Carla panics as Wayne asks questions. Chesney is rattled by Gemma’s slobbish ways. The truth about the factory is revealed. Sinead’s organic prodcuts go down well in the barber shop. Wed: Carla is arrested. Gemma plots with Brian. Geoff attempts to impress Yasmeen. Sarah discovers the truth about Gary. Roy turns his back on Carla. Rita plans to reunite Billy & Paul. Fri: Chesney reaches the end of his tether. Carla makes plans to help her staff. Roy & Wayne plan more research on his mother’s ring. Leanne recognises Natalie in the barber shop.

Emmerdale Mon: Graham tells the police Joe is alive. Cain turns down Kim’s proposal. Kerry lets Amy down. Tues: Dan makes a surprise proposal. There is huge news for Cain & Moira. David’s early return causes problems for Jacob & Maya. Wed: Nicola makes a play for the local Council, but is shocked to find out her opponent. Thurs: Paddy & Chas anxiously await the first scan result. Dawn is jealous. Laurel tries a singles night. Fri: Harriet is attacked by a mystery assailant. Paddy is curious about Bear’s motives. Eastenders Mon: Phil is shocked to discover who’s arrived in Walford. Ruby makes a big decision. Jean realises she needs support. Tues: Phil receives helps from an unlikely source. Old memories surface for Stacey at Ruby’s trial. Billy’s attempts to stand up for Honey fall flat. Thurs: Keanu is surprised by Phil’s advice, Jack worries about Tiffany after everything she’s been through. Jean and Shirley attempt to face their fears. Fri: Jean is touched by Shirley’s support. Keanu puts his plan into action. Bernadette panics when she learns Ted is coming home. Home & Away Mon: Tori is shocked by Robbo’s decision regarding their baby’s future. Mason continues to pursue an alternative treatment for Raffy. Tues: Bella finds her first day at school a daunting experience. Colby advises Jasmine not to give up on Robbo. Wed: Colby has an unnerving interview with McCarthy. Dean is struggling to cope. Maggie demands some help. Thurs: Dean confesses all to Karen. Brody struggles to balance his marriage with his feelings for Simone. Fri: Ziggy is not happy when she hears that her mother has hired Simone. Justin gives Brody a piece of his mind. Neighbours Mon: Elly wakes up in Shaun’s hotel roomt. Claudia is persuaded to visit Finn. Tues: Piper decides to leave Erinsborough. Gary is about to propose to Amy. Wed: Gary and Amy accuse Paul of hiring Kyle to cause tension between them. Piper embarks on a new adventure, intending to meet Tyler in Adelaide. Thurs: Kyle accepts Paul’s job offer. Shane and Dipi turn to Mark for advice about Sonya’s secret. Aaron jumps to the wrong conclusion. Fri: Chloe is forced to lie. Annoyed with Paul’s highhanded behaviour, Terese gives him an ultimatum.

CATTERY

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In Banner's Store next to Courtyard Cafe

LAST MINUTE DEALS

ALL SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY Marina Benidorm 11th May 7 nights from BHX Half Board based on two sharing cost per person £380.00 Benilux Park Benidorm 22nd April 7 nights from EMA Half Board Plus based on 2adults and one child total family cost £870.00 Laguna Park II Apartments Tenerife 4th May 7 nights from BHX Self Catering based on 2 sharing cost per person £349.00 Oro Blanco Apartment Tenerife 4th May 7 nights from BHX Self Catering based on 2 adults sharing cost per person £299.00 Med Playa Bali Benalmadena 20th April 7 nights from LBA Half Board based on 2adults and one child total family cost £940.00 Myramar Fuengirola 20th April 7 nights from LBA Self Catering based on 2 adults and on child total family cost £890.. BH Mallorca Apartments Magalluf 28th April 7 nights from BHX Self Catering based on 2 sharing cost per person £250.00

We are looking for Full-time and Part-time sales persons to join our team, selling advertising space in the Mercury Telesales and field sales experience would be a distinct advantage We offer a generous incentive-based package for the right person Apply in the first instance to info@mercurynewspaper.co.uk attaching a current CV (including a daytime telephone number if possible) and we will be in touch

Marbella Playa Costa del sol Marbella 20th April 7 from LBA bed and breakfast based on 2 adults and one child family total cost £900.00 Plenty more offers and availability plus now booking for Summer 2020 low deposits and payment plans available for 2020 departures.

Tel: 0114 2448556 620 Attercliffe Road, Shefﬁeld S9 3QS

Part of Hays Travel UK’s largest independant Travel Agent Members of ABTA and agents for ATOL protected Operators.

CLOSED WEDNESDAY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

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The Region’s Largest Holiday Classifieds Section

MERCURYHOLIDAYS EAST COAST

FOR SALE

BROCHURE AVAILABLE

STATIC CARAVAN

6 BERTH • 2 BEDROOM • 28’ X 10’ Double Glazed Ideal Holiday Home

VGC £9995 19/20 SITE FEES PAID Superb Park in Ingoldmells Ideal for all local attractions

FOR DETAILS CALL 07701 096015

5 MINUTES FROM MABLETHORPE

Set in tucked away grounds offering a relaxing & peaceful haven. 2 ﬁshing lakes Dogs welcome. Various accommodation options. On site Bar & Restaurant, 2 well stocked ﬁshing lakes, dogs welcome, children’s play area, dog exercise paddock, private hot tubs.

Grange Farm Park, Maltby-Le-Marsh, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 0JP

FOR SALE

SKEGNESS

AT BUTLINS SKEGNESS CARAVAN VILLAGE

NEW TREND HOLIDAY PARK LIES SIX MILES NORTH OF SKEGNESS, WE ARE NESTLED IN THE RESIDENTIAL HEART OF THE VILLAGE

CHALETS FOR SALE FROM ONLY £9000

Our stunning 3 bedroom caravan sited. Caravan is double Glazed and Central Heated, 2015 model.

The site was established in 1961 and consists of 123 detached cedar wood chalets built to accomodate four to six persons. Each Chalet has a lounge, 2 bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen and shower/bathroom and toilet.

www.newtrendholidaypark.com

TELEPHONE: 01754 872722 New Trend Holiday Park, Ancaster Avenue, Chapel St. Leonards, Skegness PE24 5SS

ALL FEES INCLUDED

INGOLDMELLS SKEGNESS

07900 083 558 - 07774 586493 NO TEXTs 0121 308 3879

THE OLD MILL CARAVAN PARK

NO DOGS - ADULTS ONLY A-LEVEL IMMACULATE SMALL FAMILY RUN SITE SET IN RURAL EAST YORKSHIRE TOURERS £22.50 PER NIGHT Including Electric

£22,995 FUNDING OPTIONS AVAILABLE

CALL 01262 673 565 WWW.OLDMILLCARAVANPARK.CO.UK

GROUND RENT!

Chapel Hill Marina • LINCOLNSHIRE

GREAT ADVERTISING RATES AVAILABLE

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CORNWALL

EXCELLENT FISHING • BOAT MARINA 10 MILES UP THE RIVER FROM BOSTON

CALL ALAN ON 01526 342750 07885 957734

www.lodgeslincolnshire.co.uk

Two minutes from beaches/coastal paths

FROM £295 PER WEEK

Within easy walking distance of some excellent eating places/pubs, including Rick Stein’s latest ﬁsh restaurant

TEL: 01209 860410 Kernow agas dynargh! - Cornwall Welcomes You!

2007 Static Caravan on Quiet Family Holiday Park on East Coast near Sandy Beach. Site Fees paid for 2019, excellent condition

Reduced to £10,500 for quick sale

01964 611161

INGOLDMELLS

PRIVATE HIRE

LICENSED PRIVATE HIRE

We’ll Never Let You Down! Available for • Weddings • Airports (All Airports) • All Coastal Work • Private Parties • Superb Vehicles Telephone Anytime

07747 787551 (Anytime)

6 & 8 Berth Caravans KINGFISHER SITE VERY CLEAN, FULL FACILITIES CLOSE TO ALL AMENITIES, SHOPS AND BEACH 3, 5, 7 NIGHT BREAKS AVAILABLE

NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR SUMMER

SKEGNESS

The Old Mill Caravan Park, Newsham Hill Lane, Bempton, Near Bridlington, E. Yorks YO16 6XE

THE REGION’S LARGEST HOLIDAY SECTION

Monday - Friday Bed & Breakfast From Only £99 PP

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SEASONAL £1440 Including Storage

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SPRING MIDWEEK SPECIAL

COTTAGES, CARAVANS, 5* LODGES, LUXURY PORTHLEVEN CORNWALL Fisherman’s Cottages B&B FOR SHORT BREAKS AND HOLIDAYS LOG FIRES • PETS WELCOME

New Trend Holiday Park

£30 deposit per week £200 to £400pw inclusive

SMOKING/ NON SMOKING ROOMS AVAILABLE

WWW.BELMONTHOTELS.COM

Accommodation sales : 01507 450267 Restaurant reservations: 01507 451061 sales@grangefarmpark.co.uk thestables@grangefarmpark.co.uk

Near Fantasy Island and Butlins 6 Berth Caravans to let, full equipped with toilet, shower, microwave, hot and cold water, tv with Freeview, free Gas & Electric and pet Friendly

BLACKPOOL

BRIDLINGTON THREE LUXURY COTTAGES in a Central Location

THREE CHALETS (Three Bedrooms) at

South Shore Holiday Village

Self Catering Sleep 2-6 TEL:07714 154450

Fully Equipped seafront holiday flat, sleeps 2-4, some with sea views, all flats with en-suite facilities, free off-road parking, LCD TV/DVD player, various dates available. Ground Floor Available, Well behaved pets allowed. FREE WI-FI. www.newnesholidayﬂats.co.uk WEEKS FROM ONLY £150 SHORT EARLY SEASON PRICES FROM £75

TELEPHONE 01754 766609 WANTED

ALL LOCATIONS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Visit us at

www.rivelintravel.co.uk

TEL: 233 1000 Text: 07947 610 722

Email:babsrivelin@blueyonder.co.uk

SECURE CARAVAN STORAGE

IN BIRLEY (S20) ONLY £250 PER YEAR 24 HR CCTV ON SITE

CALL MATT 0114 287 6298 07889 798236

1 WEEK £38 2 WEEKS £58

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FROM £6,995 TO £79,995 WITH SITE FEES PAID TO MARCH 2020

FOR TOURING SPECIAL OFFERS SEE WEBSITE www.willowsholidaypark.co.uk

YORKSHIRE’S HIDDEN GEM £10,995

HOLIDAY PARK

SPECIAL OFFER ONLY £9,995 with Site Fees Paid to March 2020

Sited on a quiet, roadside pitch with 2 bedrooms, ideal starter holiday home. We also have other caravans for sale from only £6995 for further info 01964 612233 orwww.willowsholidaypark.co.uk COACH HOLIDAYS

British and Continental Holidays

CALL US FOR OUR NEW COLOUR BROCHURE!

ST AGNES (CORNWALL)

25th - 29th April • 5 Days • The Rosemundy House Hotel • 4 Nights Half Board Accommodation • Rooms with Private Facilities • Swimming Pool & Games Room • Excursions to Truro, Falmouth & St Ives

£325

per person

SOUTHPORT

13th - 17th May • 5 Days • The Royal Clifton Hotel & Spa • 4 Nights Half Board Accommodation • Rooms with Private Facilities • Lift • Leisure Facilities • Full Day Excursions to Liverpool & Chester

£31 9.50 per perso n

Exmouth

5 Days

7th - 11th April

Lytham St Annes & Blackpool

2 Days

21st - 22nd April

£239.00 £99.50

Eastbourne

5 Days

22nd - 26th April

£289.00

Emmerdale TV Studio Experience & Leeds 2 Days

28th - 29th April

£129.00

Wye Valley, Cheltenham Spa & Cotswolds

5 Days

6th - 10th May

£399.00

Malvern Spring Flower Festival

3 Days

10th -12th May

£245.00

Ladies’ Delight - Gin & Shopping Tour (Reading) 2 Days

12th- 13th May

£119.00

Weston-Super-Mare

6 Days

12th - 17th May

£389.00

Eastbourne

5 Days

21st - 25th May

£309.50

Tall Ships in Gloucester

4 Days

24th - 27th May

£275.00

Tenby (Wales)

6 Days

26th - 31st May

£440.00

Isle of Wight - Shanklin

5 Days

27th - 31st May

£369.00

Sidmouth

5 Days

30th May - 3rd June

Grand Lake District Wanderer

5 Days

3rd - 7th June

£429.00

£425.0

Torquay (Drinks Inclusive)

5 Days

3rd - 7th June

£339.00

Scotland Coast to Coast & Jacobite Express 9 Days

6th - 14th June

£799.50

Titanic Tour of Belfast & Dublin

4 Days

10th - 13th June

£390.00

Lytham St Annes 1960’s Weekend

4 Days

14th - 17th June

£269.00

Llandudno

6 Days

16th - 21st June

£349.00

Suffolk’s Serene Coast & Gardens

5 Days

24th - 28th June

£379.00

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Llandudno

Scarborough Grand Hotel

• Lift • Entertainment • WiFi • Car Park • Close to Rail Station

The New Loretta The New Loretta hotel is situated on a quiet avenue a short level stroll from the promenade, Pier and shopping area.

2 NTS Friday £65

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£69.95

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£149.95 £159.95 £169.95 £179.95

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Southport

POOR CREDIT HISTORY?

Grand Hotel Well known hotel in the town centre overlooking the town’s harbour and South Bay. Ideally located to enjoy beautiful beaches and promenade walks.

4 NTS Monday

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I fancied a change this week, so instead of heading to a club water, I opted for a day ticket water near my home, hoping for a bream or two… or three… I rolled to a stop at the venue to be greeted by three plastic bags filled with last night’s pizza delivery, beer cans, and kebab wrappers, and having walked around a couple of the ponds, I returned with another bin bag full of beer cans and bottles carelessly left by former occupants of the pegs. Frankly, I almost turned around right there and then, but resolved to put it all into my own bin bags and take it home on behalf of all decent anglers… I have no idea why so-called anglers are such a lazy, filthy idle bunch of imbeciles, and guess what? They are the first to moan when rubbish is left in their intended peg! I eventually chose a peg as far from the litter as I could, and tackled up a quivertip rod, pushing a 2oz tip into the top, and rooted through the mess I call a tackle box in search of a flat bed method feeder. Once discovered, it was slid up the line, the bead tied on, and a short hook link attached. I quite like the Guru method rigs and chose a banded one to start. I’ve had some products through from Spotted Fin, a plastic tub containing two kilos of ‘Method Ready’ pellets which promise no fuss, no preparation fishing, simply squeeze and fish. I combined the pellets with an 10mm wafter on the hook and fired it out into open water, just in front of an island. The ‘Method Ready’ pellets are just 2mm in diameter and are already perfect for use as soon as the snap lock lid is removed. Just fill the method feeder mould, press the feeder into them and cast out. It really is that simple and as they are Spotted Fin baits, they are guaranteed to work! I’d used them previously about a fortnight ago and was very pleased to find that they were still in perfect condition, without drying out, clumping, or shrinking; great stuff! They are currently available in three flavours, Catalyst, Classic Corn and Sweet Meat, and my preferred choice is the Classic Corn which I’ve found to be a superb ‘all-rounder’. A few catapults worth of mixed pellets had been

loosely fed over the intended spot, and after casting, I sat back to wait for the first indications. Just a few minutes later, the ‘tip heaved over as a carp of perhaps ten pounds (if I’m very lucky!) sought sanctuary beneath the island tangle, but to no avail, it was quickly subdued and returned; a good start! The next few casts saw little but the odd tremble of the ‘tip as I slowly built a bed of bait. Thirty minutes passed before my next fish, a bream of around three pounds, surrendered like a startled Frenchman and slipped easily over the net to find its way into the keepnet. With some regularity, I landed a few more similar fish, then all went quiet as the fish backed off the feeder, so it was time for a change of tactics. I swapped the flat feeder for a small cage feeder and packed it full of the Method Ready pellets but added a much longer hook link. Once more, an hour of frustrating rattles saw little else in the way of fish banked, so the method feeder was returned to the line; this time however, I picked a smaller 8mm bait and cast back out over the baited spot. I hadn’t even tightened the line properly before the ‘tip went around as another bream gave up. Whilst talking to a fellow angler who dropped by to swap ideas, I had a steady stream of quality slabs all weighing around 3-4lb as a shoal moved into the swim. It soon became obvious that it was the size of bait that had caused the fish to shy away, not the feeder and once I got it right, I went on to land about twenty five good sized bream to add to the carp I’d caught earlier. In total, I estimate I landed almost one hundred pounds of fish in cold conditions, which I consider a good result from that particular water. I’m ashamed to confess that within my van, I couldn’t find another bin bag in which to put all the other rubbish I’d found, so I left it by the tree where I’d found it. Not my rubbish, not my problem, right? Wrong, it’s the responsibility of all of us to clear up the countryside, and so to my mind, that makes me as bad as the original culprit. As I finish writing this week, freshly showered, and clad in shorts and tee-shirt, I feel sufficiently guilty that as soon as I send this, I’ll return the few miles to the water with enough bags to clear it up; if it was you who left it, then you are no angler, and you should never grace the banks again… thankfully, some of us do care…

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The points were shared at Oughtibridge War Memorial Ground, where Oughtibridge WMSC were held to a 2-2 draw by Hepworth United.

Spring was in the air in the South Yorkshire region this weekend and no more so in the County Senior League, where the title races are really starting to heat up.

Division One It is not just the Premier Division with a fascinating title race; Division One is also boiling along nicely. Burngreave FC scored six for the third consecutive game, as they beat Wombwell Main Reserves 6-0 away to go above AFC Dronfield (who were without a game) into first place. Burngreave have a three point lead. Third place Ecclesfield Red Rose 1915 are eight points off the lead with three games in hand, after they beat Caribbean Sports 8-0 at home. At the M-Tec Stadium, Houghton Main were 2-1 winners over Kiveton Park. Houghton Main remain in fourth, just three points behind Ecclesfield, but have played two games more. Fifth placed Denaby Main were held to a 1-1 draw at home by mid-table Sheffield Medics.

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Premier Division It was a signiﬁcant week in the Premier Division, as the top two North Gawber Colliery and Dodworth Miners Welfare both played twice in the space of four days. On Wednesday night North Gawber beat Handsworth Parramore Reserves 2-1 at Oliver’s Mount. On the same night second placed Dodworth were 4-1 winners over Penistone Church Reserves at the Memorial Ground. ON Saturday Dodworth also beat Handsworth, but they managed a 2-0 victory, with North Gawber winning 3-0 at Stocksbridge Park Steels Reserves. North Gawber’s lead remains at two points. Defending champions Swinton Athletic made it three consecutive victories with a thrilling 4-3 away win against Jubilee Sports. Swinton remain in third place, nine points off the pace. Penistone Church Reserves followed their midweek defeat to Dodworth with a comprehensive 12-0 home win over struggling South Kirkby Colliery. Frecheville ended a run of four straight losses with a 6-2 win over Grimethorpe Sports at Davy Sports Ground. Wombwell Main were impressive 4-0 winners at Old Road against Denaby United. Strangely, Wombwell who are ninth in the table (mid-table) have a 22 goal positive goal difference.

Division Two Division Two leaders Wombwell Town were 3-1 winners at home against Dodworth Miners Welfare Reserves thanks to goals from Joe Oliver (2) and substitute Callum Wood. Wombwell’s lead is lengthened to four points, after second placed Stocksbridge Park Steels Development were held to a 3-3 draw against third placed Shefﬁeld Union. United Worksop were 1-0 winners over AFC Dronﬁeld Reserves at Manton Athletic Club, thanks to an early goal from Patryk Zukowski. A brace from Kelvin Bramhall helped inspire New Bohemians to a 3-0 win over Swinton Athletic Reserves at Forge Valley School.

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SHEFFIELD CROWNED TOP TEAM AT GSTAR DIVING COMPETITION A large squad of 47 divers represented Sheffield Diving at the GStar competition in Leeds. Stretching over 3½ days of events and including teams from as far afield as Ireland and Dubai, Sheffield’s dominance was rewarded by being announced the Top Team as a result of winning a total of 36 medals, of which 15 were gold. Day One began with the synchro events, in which Sheffield won three out of the four gold medals available. Jordan Houlden, partnered by Anthony Harding of Leeds Diving Club, won the Male 3m Synchro, with Oscar Willcox, diving with Lachlan Stark of Edinburgh Diving Club, taking the bronze medal. In the Female 3m Synchro event, Grace Ally and Jessica Vega took gold whilst Maisie Bond and her partner from Dive London, Hannah Newbrook, won the bronze medal. Bond and Newbrook went on to win gold in the Female Platform Synchro event, sealing a very successful first day of competing for Team Sheffield. The second day saw eleven more medals in the bag for the squad. The platform divers had great success, with Jack Burrows taking gold and Theo Wellington bronze in the C Boys Platform, Etta Dodsworth winning gold and Lucy Maltby bronze in the D Girls Platform and Elliott Dillon taking gold and Harrison Hartley silver in the B Boys Platform event. Jenna Davison and Maisie Bond won gold and silver respectively in the C Girls 3m springboard event – both girls having beaten their Personal Bests to reach the finals – with Jordan Houlden bringing in another gold in the A+ Boys 1m springboard competition. Finally, in the A+ Girls 1m springboard event, the silver was won by Holly May Prasanto and the bronze by Yasmin Harper, both of whom also achieved new PBs to reach the finals. Ten more medals were added to the tally on the third day of competition. Archie Biggins took bronze in the D Boys Platform and, in the D Girls Platform, Etta Dodsworth won her second gold of the meet and Lucy Maltby her second bronze. Achieving a new PB to get into the final, another bronze was won by Hannah Blake in the C Girls 1m event while gold went to Harrison Hartley in

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Shefﬁeld Academicals 2-0 win against Swinton Athletic helped them maintain joint top spot with HSBC Bank who are also on the 22 point mark, HSBC Bank were 2-0 winners against Fossils FC with a double from Morris. Just a point behind with games in hand are Wickersley Old Village who achieved an 8-1 win against Royston Oakwood, the two Bs were busing again yes Batchelor and Barracloiugh both notching hat tricks - Hartley and Fretwell scoring the others. Caribbean Sports went down 2-0 against Handsworth Parramore, they were a bit unfortunate after missing a penalty and also hitting the woodwork a couple of times, but that man Cartledge showed them how to do it with both goals for Handsworth. DIVISION 1 Rossington Main are looking good for the Championship with a 2-1 away win at Bullcroft S&P Vets, Henderson and Mason scoring the goals, this win means that Rossington have a 7 point lead at the top. Mosborough Trinity were 4-3 winners away at Penistone Church, Williamson 2,Cardwell and Driver scoring, and for Penistone it was Mc Quaid 2 and Patrick. We have three clubs battling for runners up spot, Dinnington Town, Bullcroft S&P Vets and Scawthorpe Club all on 20 points.

TO ADVERTISE YOUR FISHING VENUE FOR THE WINTER SEASON PLEASE CALL OUR SALES TEAM ON 0114 276 3633 OPTION 1 the B Boys 3m competition. Bronze and a new PB also went to Richelle Houlden in the B Girls 1m event and Sheffield’s third gold of the day was claimed by Jack Burrows – his second gold of the meet and also reaching the final with a new PB – in the C Boys 3m. Yasmin Harper won silver in the A+ Girls 3m and the day was rounded off with a silver taken by Joseph Pashley and a bronze by Owen Harrison in the A+ Boys Platform event. The final day saw a further ten medals being added to the haul. Sheffield swept the podium in the D Girls 1m event, with Etta Dodsworth winning her third gold, Lucy Maltby taking silver and Hannah Gowan the bronze. The C Girls Platform saw a top two for Sheffield, with Maisie Bond and Jenna Davison both scoring new PBs to get to the finals. Bond took gold – her second gold and fourth medal of the meet – with Davison’s silver being her second medal of the meet. Further golds came through Theo Wellington, with a new PB, in the C Boys 1m and from Amelia Scott in the B Girls Platform with a blistering final performance that saw her greatly improve on her fourth place in the preliminaries. In the A+ Girls Platform event, silver was won by Tia McGarry, whilst in the A+ Boys 3m competition Jordan Houlden took silver – with the help of a fantastic Back 3½ somersaults tucked that scored 91.80 – while Jack Haslam won the bronze. It was another hugely successful event for Sheffield Diving, with a total of 15 Gold medals, 9 Silver and 12 Bronze. 26 new PBs were recorded in the preliminary contests and all divers in the squad deserve recognition for their efforts, including Lewis Neilson, Sophie Lewis, Chloe Strutt, Declan Rogan, Gabrielle Vickers, Rebecca Vega, Oliver Hoban, Isaac Trueman-Marsden, Adam Charity, Frankie Curtis, Millie Rose Hartley, Sophie Mae Hancox, Jessica Ireland, Nathaniel Greig, Poppy Bond, Eleanor Turner, Alice Prescott, Katie Garner, Ned Curtis, Sephora Ford, Owen Harrison, Lucy Hawkins and Charis Bell. Delighted with the success of the weekend, Sheffield Diving’s Head Coach Tom Owens said, “This event was great preparation for our divers for the upcoming British National Junior Elite Championships next month, that we will be proud to host in Sheffield. Our squad has achieved enormously, including performing new dives and overcoming fears as well as a large amount of new Personal Bests and, of course, a fantastic medal tally. I am very proud of these young people.” DIVISION 2 In this Division it’s Doncaster Over 35s that lead the way on 28 points, but just a point behind and with a game in hand is Hollingwood Old Boys. Doncaster had no game so it allowed Hollingwood the chance to move closer with a win, which they did beating High Green Vets by 4-2. Finch, Beach, Tulip and Weatherall scoring for the winners, Brown and Wilkinson with a couple consolation goals. Hemsworth Miners had a thumping 7-1 win away at Woodhouse West End, Barrick having a field day scoring four times, Dawson, Elkin and Moore with the others - Robertson notching one for Woodhouse. Dronfield Town had a good win against Clowne Wanderers by 5-2, Millington 2, Denny Deeks and Benn all scoring,Smith and Cameron for Clowne. East Herringthorpe were 4-2 winners at home to AFC Dronfield Nathan 2,Wilson and Woodcock. Cheasemore and Spence for Dronfield. 45s DIVISION 1 Wickersley Old Village had a 6-0 win over bottom club Sheffield Aurora, Stacey 3, Ronan, Dudhill & Smith being the scorers. Mosborough Trinity and Fossils FC shared the points with a 2-2 draw,Scarpa and Bolsover for Trinity. Hallam 1860 drew 1-1with Elsecar Dyamoes. 45s DIVISION 2 Princess Royal beat Penistone Church by 2-1, Briggs and Pride scoring.

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Rotherham United long-term absentee Darren Potter insists that he enjoyed the opportunity to be back amongst his teammates for a competitive fixture for the first time, as he featured for 45 minutes in the 1-1 draw at Port Vale in The Central League. The midfielder has been luckless on the injury front after a promising start in Rotherham United colours last season and has been forced to watch from the sidelines for months. There is now light at the end of the tunnel for the former Liverpool man, who has dedicated himself entirely to ensuring he recovered from two serious injuries, paving the way for his first competitive action this season. “It was great and I enjoyed being back out there,” Potter told www.themillers.co.uk. “I think it’s a bit different to play in a match environment, coming to a proper stadium and taking part. “I’ve been training now for the best part of three weeks, so from that point of view things have been going okay. “The injury is fine, there were no problems. I’ve had no issues with it since I’ve been back really, it’s gone well and it’s been a case of getting minutes under my belt and getting my

MCCANN FOCUSED ON ROVERS’ RESPONSE Manager Grant McCann says he will be looking for a quick response from his side following a 4-0 defeat away at Sky Bet League One leaders Luton Town. A stunning second-half showing from the Championship-bound Hatters blew Rovers away on Saturday at Kenilworth Road, and McCann says his team need to get the energy back in their game ahead of another big week. “We were miles off the pace all game really, from minute one we were on the back foot, we were second best all over the ﬁeld, Luton are a top, top side and they’ll reach the Championship quite comfortably, but we were absolutely nowhere near it,” he said. “They’re a good team but we made it easy for them, they play very well here, but it’s not acceptable, I’ve said that to the players after the game, I want to get into that top six at the end of the season, that’s my ﬁrm focus and I’m disappointed. “I wasn’t happy with the way we lacked a hunger and a desire to go out and get a result here, we had to change shape in the second

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fitness back up to the right levels.” Potter’s determination to return hasn’t stopped at rejoining his teammates in first team training though, and while the 34-year-old is hopeful of a return to Sky Bet Championship action, admits it won’t be an easy task. “It’s something I want to do,” he explained. “Whether I do or not will be another matter. It’ll be something to speak with the manager and the staff about. “The team are obviously doing quite well at the moment, although we’re in the relegation fight, they’re putting in some good performances and competition for places is high.” The midfielder concluded by explaining that attentions will now refocus on training sessions with the Millers’ senior squad as he continues to work towards regaining full match fitness ahead of a crucial run-in for Paul Warne’s side after the international break. “We’ll get a few days off now with it being the international break and I’ll speak with the coaches on Monday and see what the plan is going forward,” Potter continued. “I think it was probably more important that I had the minutes from training under my belt. As much as it is important to try and get games, it was key that I got out on the grass with the lads and ensured that everything was okay from that point of view, which it has done.”

half, they ran the midﬁeld and we became disjointed, but we’re looking to get that energy back and bounce back quickly.” Rovers have the chance to regain their top six spot when they host Bristol Rovers on Tuesday evening, before next weekend’s visit of Walsall, and McCann says his side will learn from the defeat and move on quickly. “We’re always looking to learn lessons, and we can learn a lot from this game and move on to Bristol Rovers on Tuesday now, we are where we are in the league for a reason, we know how good we can be, and we now have two big opportunities at home,” he added. “We’re normally very good at shaking things like this off, and we have to because the games now at this stage of the season are coming very quickly, we have to make sure that we get two wins from the next two, that’s what I expect. “Every game is a massive one now, we have to ﬁnd a bit of consistency in the way we play, we’ll look back at the bad points and the good points and build on it, just as we always do, and make sure we get back into that top six.”

ROBERTSON RETURN FOR THE WEEKEND POSSIBLE, SAYS WARNE Rotherham United boss Paul Warne says Clark Robertson could return to the squad for Saturday’s Championship showdown against Derby County. The Scottish central defender picked up a hamstring injury late on in the recent defeat at Sheffield United which has sidelined him for the games against QPR and Norwich City. The international break has boosted the Aberdeen-born defender’s chances of a speedy return, and Warne says he will assess his chances this week, claiming a comeback this weekend at Derby remains a possibility. “Clark Robertson is coming along nicely, and he may be ready for the weekend,” Warne informed www.themillers.co.uk “We are virtually back to full strength which is great. “Robbo has worked hard and is closing in on a return, so if he’s back he can compete with Michael Ihiekwe and Richard Wood who have both done really well. We are going into the last part of the season in good fettle.” Warne revealed earlier that Kyle Vassell is back amongst the main group this morning, as he continues his rehabilitation from a hamstring problem. In other injury news, midfielder Darren Potter made his comeback from a long-term Achilles injury during a reserve outing at Port Vale last weekend. The experienced former Sheffield Wednesday and Wolves operator is in line to play again for the second string again tomorrow, after completing 45 minutes at Vale Park. The Millers took the opportunity to look at

PRAISE FOR YOUNG DEBUTANT HASANI Manager Grant McCann praised 16-yearold Lirak Hasani after the youth team player made his senior debut on Saturday against Luton Town. Midfielder Hasani, who has come through the youth ranks with Rovers, came on for the final 19 minutes of the defeat against the Hatters. Hasani, one of the youngest debutants in the club’s history - although Alick Jeffrey remains the youngest at 15 years and 229 days - looked comfortable in possession of the ball. “I thought he was excellent when he came on, for a 16-year-old boy to come on in that environment isn’t easy, but he didn’t look out of place at all, he kept it simple and moved the ball quickly,” McCann said. “He’s a big boy for his age, he’s developed quickly, and I really was delighted with him, he was travelled with the team to Blackpool the other week and has trained with the first team a lot recently, so I didn’t have any problems with throwing him in. “I like bravery and

two trialists last week, a goalkeeper and a winger, and Warne confirmed there is likely to be another chance to impress for one of those individuals against the Mariners tomorrow afternoon. Warne added: “They’ll be a few of the professionals who have been on the periphery involved with the reserves at Grimsby tomorrow. “I have a trialist who will be involved as well, and then Darren Potter will get some more game time. “He (Potter) played 45 at Port Vale and did well. I gave Ryan Williams a game last week, whether I choose to play him again, I’m not sure yet. “Jerry Yates needs a few minutes, so does Joshua Kayode so there will be four or five professionals involved. All the first team staff will go over and watch the game, and it is a good time to keep everyone ticking over.”

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FLETCHER’S FRUSTRATION Steven Fletcher has spoken of his frustration having missed Scotland’s double-header Euro 2020 qualiﬁers against Kazakhstan and San Marino. The Owls’ striker would almost certainly have featured for the Scots but Fletcher’s concern

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passionate about playing for my country and I made the decision with a very heavy heart. With the knee injury I had, it held me back for a long time, and I couldn’t take a chance on aggravating it again. It would just put me back to square one again. “On doctor’s advice,

and kind of on personal advice, I thought it’d be best to leave it.

“I played for Wednesday against Blackburn and the knee was ﬁne on the grass but I pulled my groin. “Since then I’ve been working overtime with the physios. I was initially really disappointed but now I’m more upbeat because I’ve looked after my body over the past few months and that can only help with my recovery.” Owls boss Steve Bruce added: “I feel for Steven because he has so much passion for Scotland and he was as desperate to play as always. “But he was managing his own situation, he has

to be careful with his knee, and both of these games were on artiﬁcial surfaces, which would not be the best for him. “Steven played for us against Blackburn and picked up a groin injury and again, we have to be sensible, we took him off when the game was very ﬁnely poised at 1-0. “He’s been in with the physios all week having treatment and we want him back out there as

soon as possible. “I don’t like singling players out for praise because we win and lose as a team but I have to say Steven has been outstanding since I came into the club. “He is the consummate professional, he has led the line fantastically well and given me absolutely everything and that has been reflected in his form. “You know, we want him back out there as soon as we can and his desire is so strong but his fitness situation has to come first.”

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It could be said that at the beginning of the season Liam Palmer wasn’t exactly at the top of Wednesday Fans lists of favourite players. He’s been playing in the ﬁrst team since 2010 having come through the youth system, so you could say he’s part of the furniture. Some with short memories will have forgotten that he was our player of the year of 2013/14 season. For a minority he has been the scapegoat for Wednesday’s failings in the last couple of seasons, as hope of reaching the Premier League had fallen away to mid table obscurity over the past couple of years. In some part it was true with under performances and costly mistakes, however this could have been said about most of the players over the same period. It seemed that because he was the homegrown boy that he should be doing better. That he should be putting more effort in, putting up more of a ﬁght, being the Mr Dependable. This is hard to do when every single touch is over scrutinised and even the smallest of mistakes being castigated by the over expecting crowd. Thankfully over the

past 3 or 4 months he’s proven his doubters wrong. His performances since the Christmas period have been outstanding. He’s been solid in the tackle, always looking to attack, and looking confident every time he’s on the ball. Even when Bruce took over and signed Iorfa as a possible replacement, he has been arguably the best player on the pitch in every game. Silencing the ‘boo’ boys of the last few years. Even when he’s been switched to an unfamiliar left back role, he has shown that he can be relied upon to do a great job. It just shows what can happen to a player’s performances when they’re injected with a bit of self-confidence. With the form he’s shown recently it was no surprise he was called up to the latest Scotland squad, and fully deserved to make his debut against Kazakhstan. Although the result wasn’t the best for him, I’m sure this will give him even more confidence to carry on his great form for Wednesday. In his current form, it would be criminal not to give him a new contract. That would take him into his 10th season and beyond with his boyhood club. Not many get to do that, and I believe he fully deserves to.

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GETTING READY FOR LAST PUSH Richard Stearman believes it was a great decision by the club’s management to get the players away for warm weather training. United’s squad have been in Spain this week ahead of the international break.

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YOUNGSTERS ENJOY TRAINING CAMP Striker Oliver Greaves and goalkeeper Marcus Dewhurst, who celebrated his birthday last Wednesday, were part of the Blades contingent on the warm weather training camp in Spain. United have had a couple of academy prospects on the warm weather training camp in Spain - including

one who enjoyed his 18th birthday on the trip. Striker Oliver Greaves and goalkeeper Marcus Dewhurst, who celebrated his birthday on Wednesday, are part of the Blades contingent. Marcus said: “I’ve had fun so far, it’s been enjoyable being around the lads, it’s a privilege to be called up, not everyone gets

the chance. “It is a lot different to academy football, the tempo is a lot higher and you cannot afford to lose your head.” Oliver added: “I think it is a lot different, a lot quicker, hopefully I’m doing well. “The senior lads have been good, we are divided at Shirecliffe but it is good here. I’m a bit more nervous being with the senior

lads but when you get over the line onto the training ﬁeld, the difference is that it is just a bit quicker.” Marcus has been capped at England junior level and has spent time on loan with Gainsborough Trinity and Guiseley, whilst Oliver is a versatile forward, who has captained the U23s on several occasions this term.

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facilities, the weather and the effort his team have put in during the time away. He commented: “It has been a brilliant week, it is something different and the Chris Wilder has players have worked been impressed really hard. The with the facilities, organisation has been the weather and the fabulous, we are 15-20 effort his team have put in during the time minutes away from Valencia, the hotel away. have been great to us United’s players left and a measure of how the warm weather good it is, is that the training base near Spanish national team Valencia on Friday to are staying here over return to the UK. the weekend. The Blades stayed at the Parador de El Saler “Every international break we don’t let the and the next visitors lads just go away, we to the complex are work hard through it, the Spanish national but this one we have team ahead of their encounter with Norway worked harder. It is in Valencia at the important we keep the weekend. hammer down because Chris Wilder has been we have our eyes on impressed with the the next game.”

STATEMENT SOPHIE JONES Shefﬁeld United Football Club has formally been made aware of the outcome of a Football Association disciplinary hearing involving one of the Club’s women’s team. A personal hearing was requested by Sophie Jones, who was charged with a breach of Rule E3[1] and Rule E3[2], following an alleged incident in the FA Women’s Championship ﬁxture against Tottenham Hotspur Ladies on Sunday 6th January 2019. The hearing took place on Tuesday 19th March 2019. Jones has been found guilty of the charge and as a result has received

the sanctions of a five match suspension, a fine of £200 and asked to attend an FA Inclusion and Diversity Workshop. Jones maintains her innocence and is disappointed with the FA’s decision. The Club works closely with the EFL, the FA and Kick it Out and would like to reiterate that it does not condone racism or any form of discrimination. Following dialogue between the Club and Jones, and taking into account the length of the suspension, it has been decided that her contract, which was due for review in the summer, will be terminated by mutual agreement. Sheffield United will not comment further on this matter.

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