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SHEFFIELD SHORTLISTED FOR ‘BEST OVERALL SCHEME’ IN BEST BAR NONE AWARDS competition from Tower Hamlets and Torbay, as to which scheme has had the biggest overall impact in its community in the last 12 months. There have been a record nine regional ﬁnalists announced ahead of this instalment of the awards, with each of the three categories, Best Overall Scheme, Most Innovative Scheme and Best New Scheme, seeing a year on year increase in the number of successful entries. Shefﬁeld is one of the UK’s longest running and successful Best Bar None schemes and over the last year, the city has continued to be at the forefront of innovation

and good practice. The scheme was integral in the development of the new BBN app, which has subsequently been rolled out across seven other regions. Tracey Ford, Scheme Coordinator for Shefﬁeld, said: “We have really focussed on offering support, sharing good practice and developing in other areas this year – for example our continued work to combat sexual harassment on nights out by launching ‘Ask for Angela’, where customers can subtly alert trained staff if they are feeling threatened by someone. “Winning the national award would be a signiﬁcant achievement

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The Sheffield Best Bar None scheme has been shortlisted for the ‘Best Overall Scheme’ in the prestigious Best Bar None Awards, it has been announced. The next round of judging will take place in January, before the winner is announced at a ceremony held in the House of Lords on Tuesday 4th February 2020. This is the second year running Sheffield has made it through to the final stages of judging, being recognised as ‘Highly Commended’ after narrowly missing out to Plymouth in last year’s awards. This year the region faces

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PLANS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ROTHERHAM TAXI REGULATIONS Rotherham Council is set to consult on changes to its current taxi licensing policy to ensure licensed drivers, vehicles and operators in the borough continues to be of the highest standard. The Council’s Cabinet will consider plans to extend the

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I cut down a Christmas tree today. My wife asked me if I was going to put it up myself. I said: “Of course not. I was going to put it up in the living room.” Based upon my shameful behaviour after drinking, I finally decided to quit drinking altogether. Now I drink alone. My book on clocks finally arrived. It’s about time! What kind of music do elfs listen to? Wrap music. Which weighs more, a gallon of water or a gallon of butane? A gallon of water. Butane is a lighter fluid. What kind of doctor is Dr. Pepper? A fizzician. I spent £80 on a belt that didn’t fit. My wife said it was a huge waist.

THIS WEEK In the News

18/12/1958 - Project SCORE, the world’s first communications satellite, is launched. 19/12/1154 - Henry II of England is crowned at Westminster Abbey. 20/12/2007 - Elizabeth II becomes the oldest ever monarch of the United Kingdom, surpassing Queen Victoria, who lived for 81 years, 7 months and 29 days. 21/12/1910 - An underground explosion at the Hulton Bank Colliery No. 3 Pit in Over Hulton, Westhoughton, England, kills 344 miners. 22/12/1965 - A 70 mph speed limit is applied to all rural roads including motorways for the first time. Previously, there had been no speed limit. 23/12/1823 - A Visit from St. Nicholas, also known as The Night Before Christmas, is published anonymously. 24/12/1865 - The Ku Klux Klan is formed

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William I was the first of three kings from which House?

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The Millau Viaduct, the tallest bridge in the world, spans the gorge valley of the River Tarn near Millau, in which country?

Rickets is caused by a lack of which vitamin?

In the book Winnie-the-poo, what was the name of the live rabbit that was Winnie-the-poo’s friend?

To this day, the boy that used to bully me at school still takes my lunch money. On the plus side, he makes great Subway sandwiches.

Which supereon is the earliest period of Earth’s history, making up roughly seven-eighths of it?

On the banks of which river does Glamorgan County Cricket Club’s ground stand?

I was at the museum and saw a painting of a bowl, with milk and some kind of food inside. It was surreal.

Sacramento is the state capital of which state in the USA?

Oil of vitriol is an old common name for which dangerous chemical? a) Sodium Hydroxide b) Nitric acid c) Sulphuric acid

Did you hear about the butcher that sat on his meat grinder? I got a little behind in his work. I bet a butcher £20 that he couldn’t reach the meat on the top shelf... He said: “Sorry the steaks are too high.” Got my eyes tested today and told the doctor I could see into next year... He said I had 2020 vision..

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THE STORY BEHIND THE BEARS SET TO WANDER THE STREETS OF SHEFFIELD IN 2020 After the success of the Herd of Sheffield in 2016 with the stampede of elephants, The Children’s Hospital Charity are back again with a city wide, mass participation art exhibition and it’s beary exciting! But the question on everyone’s lips is- why bears? The elephant trail three years ago was inspired by World War One elephant Lizzie who was employed by the steel industry in Sheffield as the cities horses were employed by the military. The theme for the bear trail comes from the charity mascot Theo and the well-known Sheffield bear sculpture located in the Botanical Garden’s bear pit. David Mayne, the designer of the bear in the Botanical Garden’s said: “It was a real surprise when David from the charity asked if the original design could be used and whether I would be happy to be involved in the project to create pieces that could become part of a new bear hunt. “I never realised just how iconic and how well loved this sculpture would become. I have worked on numerous public art commissions throughout the country but this piece has always been my personal favourite and probably will be for the rest of my

career. “I found it fascinating visiting the company who have created the Bears for the sculpture trail, recreating a smoother bear that can be painted whilst most importantly retaining an essence of the original, and I’m absolutely thrilled that my sculpture could be the reason that thousands of pounds are raised for the children’s hospital.” The company producing the bear sculpture is Simpson Patterns Ltd, a Sheffield company based in Darnall who specialise in services from design, modelling, prototype and manufacturing solution to specific engineering requirements. Mark Rixham, Managing Director of Simpson Patterns Ltd said: “We are honoured to have been selected to work with The Children’s Hospital Charity on this project alongside fellow Sheffield artist David Mayne to bring his bear to life. “Working on this project has been a team effort. We are hoping it to be a resounding success for the charity. We’re looking forward to seeing the results of our work and joint collaboration installed around Sheffield beautifully decorated by a number of talented artists.” The first to decorate a bear will be local artist Jo Peel, whose work documents everyday scenes, telling stories over the world around her as she explores its changing face. Her work can be seen around Sheffield in the form of huge public murals. Cheryl Davidson, Project Manager of the bears at the charity added: “We wanted to incorporate the personality of bears into everything we do for this trail. Although some might be named grizzly, bears are gentle and tolerant by nature. “They can be empathetic, joyful, playful and social in character. So, whenever you see one of our bears on the trail next year make sure you give them a big, giant bear hug!” All funds raised through the Bears of Sheffield will help transform the Cancer and Leukaemia Ward at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. The ward treats children from babies through to 19-year olds from South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire and as far south as Northampton. The transformed ward would create a new home from home for families with space, privacy and natural light to make hospital stays and isolation a place of sanctuary and calm. If your business or company would like to sponsor one of the bears you can get in contact with the team at sculpture@tchc.org.uk There’s also a final call out for artists, designers and illustrators to get involved and submit their designs for the bears, more info is available on website along with the artists submission form: https://www.tchc. org.uk/bears-of-sheffield-artists.html

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Crimestoppers has launched a new campaign this week which focuses on serious organised crime gangs operating across parts of Sheffield and asking people to speak up 100% anonymously if they have information about those who are involved. Serious organised crime has a major impact across communities as their activities typically involve weapons, violence and intimidation to sell class A drugs, organise human trafficking and be involved in money laundering. Crimestoppers knows it can be difficult for people to speak up about serious crime when they see it, but your information could be vital to helping make our communities safer. The two-week campaign will include promote Crimestoppers unique service and appeal for information about large organised criminal gangs in the area. Rewards of up to £1,000 are available if the information given anonymously to Crimestoppers leads to a positive result. Gemma Gibbs, of Crimestoppers, said: “Criminal gangs are operating in Sheffield and bring violence and intimidation to otherwise peaceful communities. Our charity believes passionately in giving

we would always strongly recommend never giving your bank details or paying for something over the phone that you’re unsure of. Especially if the call you receive is the first time you have heard of any payment that needs to be made.” If you want to stop receiving scam and nuisance calls this Christmas, follow CPR Call Blocker’s quick three-step guide to stopping unwanted calls: • Sign up to the Telephone Preference Service – call 0845 070 0707 or visit www.tpsonline.org.uk. • Don’t consent to being contacted – get your phone number taken off directories and look out for tick boxed on all marketing correspondence to see if ticking or unticking them will prevent your details being passed on to third parties. • Consider getting a call blocker. If you think you may be receiving scam calls, here are a few ways to protect yourself: • Don’t reveal personal details. Never give out personal or financial information such as your bank account details or PIN – even if the caller claims to be from your bank. • Hang up. If you feel harassed or intimidated, end the call. You have the right not to feel pressurised. • Ring the organisation. If you’re unsure whether the caller is genuine, you can always ring the company they claim to be from. Make sure you find the number yourself and don’t use one provided by the caller. • Don’t be rushed. Scammers will try to rush you into providing personal details. They may say they have a timelimited offer or claim your bank account is at risk if you don’t give them the information they need right away.

people, who feel unable to speak directly to police because of fear of reprisals or cultural reasons, a voice so that they can speak up about what they know. Some of you will know who is involved in recent incidents of violence by organised gangs. We know it can be difficult to speak up especially if it is about crime happening on your street possibly involving people you know. which is why our charity is here to help. Have you seen unusual activity? Different vehicles coming and going? Heard things happening on your street that you’re uncomfortable with? People living lavish lifestyles, but not having a job? We value safe communities and are keen to hear from people who know about the people bringing serious crime to Sheffield. In over 31 years we have always kept our promise of anonymity to the millions of people who have trusted us. Call 0800 555 111 or use our anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org. We cannot trace calls or get IP addresses. Not even we will know your identity when you contact us to pass on information. By providing information, you can help keep our streets safe.”

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TO ADVERTISE CALL 0114 2763701 OR EMAIL INFO@MERCURYNEWSPAPER.CO.UK MAJOR GLOBAL LAW FIRM BECOMES SECOND ANCHOR TENANT OF HEART OF THE CITY II Top 10 global law firm, CMS, is set to become the second anchor tenant in the Heart of the City II scheme being delivered by Sheffield City Council. CMS has over 70 offices located across over 40 countries. The company is set to reaffirm its future in Sheffield, relocating from its current base at Victoria Quays and preserving the firm’s presence as a major employer in the city. CMS is to take 47,500 sq ft of premium Grade A office space within the same landmark building that is also the new home to HSBC. The move further strengthens the emergence of Heart of the City II as a new financial and professional services district for the Sheffield City Region. CMS will occupy the 26,000 sq ft that makes up 1 Charter Square, plus an additional 21,500 sq ft of adjoining space. The new office will be entirely self-contained and separate to HSBC, with a bespoke entrance, reception and signage facing onto Wellington Street and connecting to the impressive public realm of Charter Square. Commenting on the announcement, Nalin Seneviratne, Director of City Centre Development at Sheffield City Council, said: “This announcement marks a major vote of confidence in the Heart of the City II scheme. CMS, along with HSBC, brings a wide range of people, long-term into the city centre, creating an exciting buzz and interest in the proposed bars, restaurants, shops, leisure and hotels within the scheme. “We’ve always said that this project needs to be flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstances and market conditions. This letting has shown our ability to deliver this, reconfiguring some larger retail units within the block to

provide the scale of office CMS required, in the necessary timescale. “The office space is now fully let, and we have secured Monki, Weekday and Marmadukes in the ground floor units that are more suited to the type of specialist retail, and food and drink occupiers that want to be within this quality scheme.” Paul Sargent, Chief Executive of Queensberry, added: “As the Council’s Strategic Development Partner for Heart of the City II, we see this as a significant milestone in the development of our vision for Sheffield. Our ambition has always been to deliver a new commercial district that can evolve over time in line with the wider region’s economy – this is a great example of the way that strategy is becoming a reality. “We are particularly pleased about the way we have been able to accommodate CMS in the scheme by taking an adaptable approach and reworking the original design, therefore guaranteeing CMS’s long-term future in the city.” Commenting on the move, Mark Haywood, Partner and Head of the North at CMS, said: “We are delighted to reaffirm our commitment to Sheffield – and the North of England generally – in the most tangible way possible, by taking a new home for our people in the City for the next 20 years, with space to grow. CMS has grown by more than 20% in the North of England over the last 18 months as we consciously embrace the opportunities this vibrant region offers, with significant partner hires made in each of our real estate, pensions and commercial litigation sectors, with additional corporate, banking and construction capacity added across the board. These are exciting times for our Liverpool, Manchester and Sheffield teams.”

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A vacancy has arisen for a Parish Clerk and RFO to Ecclesfield Parish Council. We are seeking a person that must hold the CiLCA qualification. The applicant must be an experienced person with a wide variety of skills and the position would suit someone who has previous experience in management within local government. This is a post of 25 hours per week with the benefit of flexible working including working from home on occasion. There are evening meetings throughout each month and the applicant must be available to work unsociable hours to provide support at the meetings. A pro-rata salary is offered in accordance with NJC (2019) SCP 31 – 35 depending upon experience and qualifications. (£33,799 - £17.52 per hour £37,849 - £19.62 per hour). As the Council’s RFO you must have knowledge of local councils’ finances, including management of budgets. The Parish of Ecclesfield has 6 wards and approximately 40,000 residents. There are 15 Parish Councillors. Council meets monthly and other committees, Environmental Planning and Finance & Premises also meet monthly. Staffing committee meet as and when required. An application pack containing Job Description, Person Specification and details of where to send your application can be obtained by writing to, telephoning or emailing Ecclesfield Parish Council, The Council Offices, Mortomley Lane, High Green, Sheffield, S35 3HS. Telephone 0114 2845095. The e-mail address for all applications and correspondence regarding the post is admin@ecclesfieldpc.gov.uk Closing date for applications is noon on the 31 January 2020 with interviews to be held on 10 February 2020. Previous applicants need not apply.

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CROOKES CLUB WIN NATIONAL AWARD 2019 has proved to be a monumental year for Crookes Club in Sheffield. Not only did the club celebrate its 100th Birthday in August but the club was also recognised by The Club Mirror (The national magazine for Clubs and Institutes) as being the best entertainment club of 2019. Competition was fierce with over 1,600 eligible clubs in the UK. Crookes Club were judged on the wide and varied entertainment on offer throughout

the year. In addition to the regular live music offered at the club every Saturday night the club has had Film Premiers, Jazz, Blues, Folk, Rock classical concerts, Ceilidh’s, Pantomimes, Birthday parties and over 40 separate charity fund raising events. It has also been used as a filming location for the forthcoming Sheffield Musical Jamie. In addition to the award Crookes Club have been listed as the number 1 Nightlife Venue in Sheffield on TripAdvisor for the

whole of 2019. General Manager Maurice Champeau said “We made a conscious decision to diversify the Club over 5 years ago and this is now starting to show very positive results. We are overjoyed at being recognised by The Club Awards. It makes all the hard work worthwhile” Club president Peter Lonsdale said, “We are not going to rest on our laurels we are planning bigger and better in 2020.”

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My Ned Rig was attached to a perch on a local reservoir. length of 5lb fluorocarbon, tied to my 6lb braid The venue in question is over 150 acres, so mainline and on such light gear, every fish was finding fish can be tricky, but in winter, I have a scrapper! my banker spot, fishing from a set of floating jetties straight into water over fifteen feet deep. After a couple of hours, I’d had around fifty If you fish the dropshot tactic here, and the fish fish, all of them better fish than normal, when are in a feeding mood, then it’s easily possible the rod tip gave an almighty rattle as a bigger predator picked up the bait. Initially, I thought to catch over 100 fish in a few hours. Most of it was a small pike, so you can imagine my them will be tiddlers, but occasionally a lump delight when a hefty perch spiralled up out will come along to surprise you, and it was these odd lumps I was after. I’ve tried the Ned of the depths! For a moment, I thought that it might even go over the 3lb barrier but was Rig on the local cut, thrashing the water to more than satisfied when the scales showed a foam as I vainly tried to get it to work, but 2lb 13oz; a cracking perch and justification for failed to achieve much, but I was hopeful that a bigger lure might just tempt the bigger fish so trying the Ned Rig again! That was enough for I was determined to give the tactic another go! me to end my session, but with the resolve to I arrived to find another angler in my chosen try again later in the week. spot, and he quickly told me that he had On returning, word had got out about my caught over eighty fish in the preceding few perch, and the boards were busy with five other days (few days? Hah!) and then proceeded to anglers flinging lures. Once again, the Ned tell me exactly how to fish. I then witnessed Rig reigned supreme, although a Carolina rig him swing in a perch of around a pound in accounted for a smashing double figure pike weight, supported by braid and a wire trace, for one of my compatriots, and I was very not a net, then noted him ‘lip grip’ the fish pleased to be told that my capture had inspired for a photograph. I make no apologies for others to have a crack for the big perch that the having a word with him, advising that if he reservoir undoubtably holds. After all, if we was portraying himself as some sort of expert can’t encourage other people to have a go, then (he was on YouTube don’t you know) then he the number of anglers is destined to decline. really should handle the fish with a bit more On this visit, the bigger perch eluded me care, including the use of a suitable mat rather and it was much harder to get positive bites; than allow the fish to flap about on boards a pause of up to fifteen seconds was often punctuated with sharp screws. It didn’t get us required, the lure flung out forty odd yards and off to a good start, and the short conversation twitched back with each cast taking up to five which followed wasn’t pleasant, but it ended minutes to recover! Most hits occurred close up with him leaving the water. I’m not in as though perch had followed the lure from particularly proud of the conversation, but the lip grip is unnecessary and has the potential to deeper water, with only odd fish taken further cause harm; after all, when I asked if he would out; interesting stuff to note for next time! Eventually, I did manage to net around forty handle any other fish that way, he agreed that five fish, including a nice pike (extra fun on 6lb he wouldn’t. I get it, we stick hooks in them, braid!) but it had been much harder to catch. In but once landed, I try to take care of my catch fairness, conditions had changed considerably, and will query or advise any angler who and I know the venue fishes poorly after doesn’t. Sorry about that… So, what exactly is the Ned Rig? It’s perhaps rain, so I still consider that a good result and one of the simplest of lure rigs, comprising it has certainly improved my confidence in a ‘Shroom weighted jig head onto which a the Ned Rig! If you don’t want to spend all chubby worm like lure (I use Z-Man TRD) day fishing in winter but still need your fix, is threaded. The lure should be stretched then why not take up light lure fishing. It’s a enthusiastically before use to break down great way to explore new waters, wander the the structure a bit which helps become more banks exploring likely lies and holes and you buoyant, and then it is twitched back along the never know, you may just catch a surprise… lake bed slowly. Because the lure floats, and especially if you stick at it and persevere a obviously the jig head doesn’t, then the lure little! sits up vertically in the water where it can be seen easily by passing predators. 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POINT KEEPS US IN PLAY-OFF HUNT Rotherham United boss Paul Warne says he is pleased that the hard-fought point at Southend United keeps his team in the Play-off hunt whilst praising the character of the patched up side that was ﬁelded on Saturday afternoon

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his team battled back from behind to earn a precious point in Sky Bet League One. Speaking following the draw at Southend, Warne admitted the conditions made it difficult for both sides but praised the Millers for their desire to get back into the game. “We knew that it was going to be a difficult game. It was windy, bobbly and we’re carrying some illness and injuries,” he explained. “With the way we played today, we had to play with a narrow four in midfield and they’ve probably only

MATT CROOKS UP FOR GOAL OF THE MONTH Millers midfielder Matt Crooks has been nominated for the Sky Bet League One Goal of the Month award for November, with his first goal against Gillingham making the shortlist of strikes. It was an afternoon to remember for Rotherham as they ran out as comfortable 3-0 victors at Priestfield Stadium, but Crooks stole the headlines with a brace that included an

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incredible lobbed effort from distance. The full list of nominations are: Matt Crooks – Gillingham v ROTHERHAM UNITED – 2nd November Having begun the move on the edge of his own area, Crooks combined technique and vision majestically as he touched on a

onto the training pitch now and look to respond as quickly as possible, you can’t cry over spilt milk and we’re going to do our best to make sure we put things right next weekend,” he said. Darren Moore “At the moment it says Rovers will be just feels like we working hard to need that rub of the get back to winning green that gets us that ways quickly as they win so we can get suffered defeat on back out there and get the road at AFC on a run, we have to Wimbledon on go out there and get Saturday. it and earn it, we’ll Goals from Marcus go again, we’ll work Forss and Callum this week and we’re Reilly saw the Dons looking forward to take three points at being back at home. Kingsmeadow in “The positive thing Sky Bet League One, for us now is that and Moore is already we’re getting bodies looking ahead to try back into the squad and put things right as well, we’ve got next weekend. Tom Anderson back “We have to get back from suspension,

return pass before chipping home from 30 yards

Liam Walsh – COVENTRY CITY v Rochdale – 16th November A stunning individual effort by Walsh, who took possession on the halfway line and used his dancing feet to dribble past three opponents before unleashing an unstoppable shot.

Jon Taylor came on and got half an hour, we got Niall Ennis on for a little bit, hopefully with a bit more strength we can kick on.” Rovers lead at the break after Kwame Thomas headed in from a Reece James corner inside 12 minutes, but a 14minute spell after the interval saw the hosts turn the game on its head, leaving Moore to lament missed chances from his side in the opening 45 minutes. “We created so many chances, and to be honest we probably should’ve come in at the break with more than just the one goal, it just wasn’t to be though and it became a scrappy game in

got 100 league games between them but I thought the young men - after the initial 15 minutes - did okay. “On another day we might have nicked it but it wasn’t to be. “We said to them at half time, just keep playing the way you do and we should be okay. They obviously they came out second half, we gave away a needless free kick which was hugely disappointing and went 2-1 down. “I thought there was really good character from the lads. They’ve had backto-back defeats but

Joe Ward – PETERBOROUGH UNITED v Burton Albion – 23rd November Ward makes the shortlist for the second successive month, this time with an injurytime winner as he took it upon himself to drive a rising shot from distance into the roof of the net. You can vote at www. themillers.co.uk/ news/2019/december/ read--matt-crooks-upfor-novembers-goal-ofthe-month/

the second half,” he added. “We set our stall out to come out and get the three points, if we don’t make those two mistakes then we come away with the win ourselves, we had a great ﬁrst 45 minutes, we didn’t want the complacency to creep in, but we’ve lost our concentration. “We’re bitterly disappointed with the two goals that we’ve given away, that’s what’s seen them win the game, they weren’t earnt by them and by us not capitalising on the chances we’ve had, and not seeing the game out, and it’s handed them the win.”

I thought we really took the game to them then and normally, I like to make my three subs but nobody was playing particularly badly. I threw Carlton on for Smudge at the end thinking he has some real power in the box and he might have got us a goal.” After Rob Kiernan had turned the ball into his own goal to give Warne’s men the advantage, a Jason Demetriou penalty restored parity before a quickﬁre second followed from Sam Mantom to edge the hosts ahead. However, a late

onslaught from the Millers saw Freddie Ladapo notch his 11th goal of the season, before the visitors continued to apply pressure to Nathan Bishop’s goal but to no avail. “We got a goal back and in the end, Freddie could have had a couple, which he created himself.,” Warne continued. “I thought he was a real nuisance all day, as was Chieo. I thought Jake grew into the game and he was a real threat. In fairness to Wilesy and Dan in the middle they were playing

against three. “Overall, I thought a draw might have pleased them more than me. We were trying to get the win but to come away from home to places like this and get a point to keep us in the Play-off mix is good. “I hope the fans aren’t disappointed. We watched them [Southend] play Bristol Rovers and for the ﬁrst 45 minutes they battered them. They were 2-0 up and it could have been ﬁve. In the end, Bristol Rovers got a goal at home and got the fans behind them.

We didn’t have that luxury today away from home and the lads’ character helped us get back in the game and we should have won it. “If you asked me before the game, would I have taken a point the answer would be not really. I came here for three, but at 2-1 down better teams than us would collapse but we didn’t. “Win lose or draw, we go in Monday, try and right what is wrong so to speak and try and prepare them for a few home games.”

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Once again the weather spoil the fun in the County Senior League this weekend. The heavy rain on Friday/Saturday led to the postponement of all but five league games. Premier Division Fourth placed Wakefield AFC were held to a goalless draw at home by Hepworth United. Wakefield are now four games without a win and a goal. Oughtibridge claimed their forth consecutive win in all competitions with a 2-0 away win over Ecclesfield Red Rose 1915. The away win is Oughtibridge’s first since late August and is enough to lift them out of the bottom two. Wragg League (Over 35s / Over 45s) with A. Royston

Once again the weather caused disruption with the league fixtures only 6 matches played out of the 10 scheduled. Premier Division Just one match played between Rossington Main and Wickersley Old Village and it was a suprise result wth the home team winning 2-1, with goals from Mullins and Henderson, Wickersley scoring through Hartley. This win puts Rossington in top spot in the League with 10 points from 6 games, Sheffield Academicals in second spot with 8 points from 5 games. Division 1 West End Terriers were 2-1 victors against the once division leaders Thorncliffe, Waugh and Lafferty scoring the goals. Division 2 AFC Dronfield and High Green Vets played out a goaless draw. 45s Division 1 A good home win for Hallam 1860 Old Boys against league leaders HSBC bank, Hallam winning by 4-1 Fox 2, Tilly, Smith enjoying the victory by scoring the goals. Wickersley Older Village kept up the pressure on the top club by winning at home against Phoenix Fc by 5-1, with five different scorers on the score sheet,Walton, Brunt, Dodsworth, Middleton and Beverly. Elsecar Dynamoes drew 3-3 with Mosborough Trinity - Roberts 2 and morton scoring for the home side.

Division One AFC Dronfield went level on points with leaders Wombwell Town, after a 2-1 away win over Sheffield Medics. Dronfield now only trail Wombwell on goal difference. First half goals from Hotheyfa Gadour and Jordan Cooper were enough to give Denaby Main a 2-0 home win over Sheffield Union. Denaby remain third, six points off the pace, but they have played two games fewer than Wombwell. Division Two A single goal from Joe Sutherland was enough to give Kinsley Boys a 1-0 home win over league leaders Swinton Athletic Reserves. The win takes Kinsley up to third place, just three points behind Swinton with two games in hand.

No matches will be played over the Christmas period we will be back in action on January 4th. The League Cup 2nd Round will be played on the 4th and the draw was made last week with the following matches to take place. Plough Rangers v HSBC bank 35s Penistone church v Woodhouse West End East Herringthorpe v AFC Dronfield Swinton Athletic v Dinnington Town Royston Oakwoow v Thorncliffe Fc Wickersley Old Village v Bullcroft Sports+ Dronfield Town 35s v Fossils Fc Elsecar Dynamoes v Denaby 35s SID Buterfield Trophy 1st Round Sheffield Academicas v Rossington Main Caribbean Sports v Scawthorpe Club High Green Vets v West End Terriers Joker 35s v Hollingwood Old Boys Doncaster 35s v Oughtibridge War Memorial Handsworth FC v Mosborough Trinity 35s Hemsworth Miners Bye Clowne Wanderers Bye 45s Ernest Walker Trophy Preliminary Round Dronfield Town (black) v Denaby United 45s South Kirkby or Sheffield aurora v Hallam 1860 Old Boys Civil Sports v Old Edwardians HSBC Bank 45s v Norfolk Arms All to be played on January 4th The Wragg League would like to wish all our readers MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

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THERE’S NO BETTER FEELING After Wednesday showed ruthless efﬁciency to dismantle Nottingham Forest in their own backyard, Garry Monk spoke of his delight with the emphatic win. The Owls were in cruise control at half time four goals to the good and Monk hailed hat-trick hero Jordan Rhodes in particular. He said: “I’m delighted for everyone today and for Jordan himself, who took his

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at the end with three points.” Monk added: “It’s been a really positive week for us with seven points and it could have been nine. “We’ve played three good, dangerous sides and come out with two wins and a draw. “The effort and commitment of the players is ﬁrst class, they cannot be faulted and today they got exactly what they deserved.”

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an emphatic 4-0 win against Nottingham Forest. The 24-year-old made his SWFC debut from the bench in October 2016 in a clash against Brighton at Hillsborough. His full debut came in the same month as the Owls overcame QPR on home soil and posted a clean sheet in the process. Dawson has made 11 appearances so far this season.

IORFA AND POSITIVE MINDSET RHODES MAKE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM OF THE WEEK

Cameron Dawson posted his 50th appearance for Shefﬁeld Wednesday on Saturday. The Wednesday youth product marked the milestone at the City Ground by keeping a clean sheet as the Owls romped to

Owls duo Dominic Iorfa and Jordan Rhodes have been named in the EFL Team of the Week. The Wednesday pair have been recognised following the impressive 4-0 victory over Nottingham Forest away from home on Saturday. For Rhodes, his first goal of the campaign arrived just nine minutes into the contest with a fine leftfooted finish into the bottom corner. Goals number two and three soon followed as Rhodes bagged a first half hat-trick to effectively seal the points inside 37 minutes for the visitors. The treble saw Rhodes become only the fourth player in the club’s history to score a first half away league hat-trick. At the other end, Wednesday were solid at the back and restricted the hosts to very little in front of goal.

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Jordan Rhodes was the hat-trick hero on Saturday at the City Ground on an afternoon where the striker was unstoppable. The prolific forward achieved a feat only matched three times before in the club’s entire history by scoring a first half away league hat-trick. The joy for Rhodes and his team mates was plain for all to see but the journey leading up to that point has not been straightforward for the 29-year-old. But a strong mentality, hard work on the training pitch and a determination to reach the heights the striker is best known for has been the key for Rhodes. “I’ve been trying to work as hard as I can on the training field and improve myself behind the scenes, as a player and as a person,” he said. “Sometimes as a striker you get those kind of games where everything goes for you and other times they don’t. “But that’s why you keep going, it’s why you play football. “You keep going for those little rewards at the end like on Saturday, it was great to come to a difficult place and get three points and now our attention turns to a busy Christmas period and see how we get on.” Rhodes has made nine appearances for the Owls this season and had to wait until last weekend for his first goal to arrive. But once it did, there was no holding back as Rhodes devastated Forest with a 37-minute treble to kill the game before the break. “You try and keep your head down and work as hard as you can and each day is a chance to impress. “With that mentality in mind, I’ve tried keep my head down and stay as positive as possible. “It’s not always easy when you’re not playing football but days like that when you get that reward and coming on last Saturday at Hillsborough was also a real boost and I’ve really enjoyed this last week. “Let’s see what Bristol City brings now.”

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Reading FC Barnsley FC Millwall FC Luton Town Preston N.E. Rotherham Utd QPR

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SEPTEMBER 15/09/2019 21/09/2019 24/09/2019 28/09/2019

12:00 15:00 19:45 15:00

A H H A

Huddersfield T. Fulham Everton (LC) Middlesbrough

0-2 1-1 0-2 1-4

OCTOBER 01/10/2019 05/10/2019 18/10/2019 22/10/2019 26/10/2019

19:45 15:00 19:45 19:45 12:30

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Hull City 1-0 Wigan Athletic 1-0 Cardiff City 1-1 Stoke City 1-0 Leeds United 0-0

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15:00 15:00 15:00 19:45 12:30

A H A H A

Blackburn R. Swansea City WBA Birmingham Charlton Ath

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15:00 19:45 15:00 12:00 15:00 15:00

H A A H A H

Brentford FC 2-1 Derby County 1-1 Nott Forest 0-4 Bristol City Stoke City Cardiff City

JANUARY 01/01/2020 11/01/2020 18/01/2020 25/01/2020

15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00

H A H A

Hull City Leeds United Blackburn Rovers Wigan Athletic

FEBRUARY 01/02/2020 08/02/2020 12/02/2020 15/02/2020 22/02/2020 26/02/2020 29/02/2020

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15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00

A H A H A

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2-1 2-2 2-1 1-1 1-3

Middlesbrough FC

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FLECK DOUBLE DEFEATS VILLA BLADES LAUNCH John Fleck’s second-half double saw United return to winning ways at Bramall Lane. The Scottish midfielder bagged a well-taken brace, as the Blades produced an excellent secondhalf showing to net another deserved maximum, with Aston Villa put to the sword. For the clash against Villa, boss Wilder named an unchanged starting XI following the victory at Norwich City, although there was one change amongst the substitutes with Osborn replacing Robinson, who missed out through illness. After a quiet opening five minutes, it was United on the attack, with Stevens and O’Connell advancing menacingly, but their crosses into the box were cleared by Hause. Norwood was booked shortly afterwards following three fouls in quick succession, although Grealish and then McGinn on two occasions made the most of it. Heaton flapped at a Stevens cross, before claiming at the second attempt, before Fleck was cautioned for a soft foul on Guilbert, before the same

player was down holding his face after being held off the ball by the stronger Egan. As half-time approached, goalscoring opportunities remained very much at a premium, although it was the Blades enjoying more possession and territory. Then United had claims for a penalty rebuffed, despite a VAR check, after the ball could have caught the arm of Hause as he blocked Fleck’s shot. Two minutes of added time were signaled, but they passed with incident as the teams went in all square at the break. The Blades were quickly out of the blocks in the second period, but McGoldrick failed to make contact at the near post, from Norwood’s inviting low cross. But on 50 minutes, United deservedly took the lead as FLECK timed his run to perfection and ﬁred home from Lundstram’s cross, although it was Basham’s backheel that created the opportunity. In response, Villa broke quickly and registered their ﬁrst attempt at goal, but Wesley’s shot was into the side-netting

from El Ghazi’s cross. Moments later, Grealish pealed away at the back post and got climbed above Baldock, but thankfully his header went wide of Henderson’s post. Just after the hour, United made a change, with McBurnie replacing Mousset. Hause was booked for a high tackle on McGoldrick and from the resulting free-kick, his header was cleared by Engels with Egan ready to pounce. At the other end, O’Connell was ideally place to clear the danger from Grealish after a fortunate bounce for the visitors, before Targett was carded for a nasty lunge on Norwood. With 17 minutes remaining, the Blades struck a timely second and what a goal it was too. FLECK started and ﬁnished it, this time with his right foot, with Baldock and then McGoldrick heavily involved in the build-up, with the latter claiming the assist with a delightful touch over the defender. On 76 minutes, VAR reviewed a potential penalty for handball against Egan, the check went in Villa’s favour, but from the spot Grealish

rattled the bar and despite another stoppage for possible encroachment, referee Bankes waved play on, to the delight of the home faithful. Bešić took the place of Norwood as the clocked ticked down. Still United poured forward, but McGoldrick ﬁred wide from a low cross by Stevens, before being replaced by Osborn. Five minutes of added time were indicated and they passed with alarm as United recorded backto-back victories in the top-ﬂight. Blades: Henderson, Baldock, Stevens, Fleck, O’Connell, Basham, Lundstram, Egan, Norwood (Bešić 86), McGoldrick (Osborn 90) Mousset (McBurnie 61). Unused: L. Freeman, Sharp, Jagielka, Osborn, Moore. Villa: Heaton, Guilbert, Engels, Hause, Targett, Lansbury (Luiz 66), Nakamba, McGinn, El Ghazi, Wesley (Kodija 69), Grealish. Unused: Nyland, Elmohamady, Konsa, Taylor, Trezeguet.

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15:00 A AFC Bournemouth 1-1

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15:00 H Leicester City

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19:45 H Blackburn Rovers 2-1

31/08/2019

15:00 A Chelsea FC

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15:00 A Everton FC

25/09/2019

19:45 H Sunderland (LC) 0-1

28/09/2019

12:30 H Liverpool FC

0-2 0-1

OCTOBER 05/10/2019

15:00 A Watford FC

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21/10/2019

20:00 H Arsenal FC

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26/10/2019

15:00 A West Ham United 1-1

NOVEMBER 02/11/2019

15:00 H Burnley FC

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09/11/2019

15:00 A Spurs

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24/11/2019

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3-3

01/12/2019

14:00 A Wolves

1-1

05/12/2019

19:30 H Newcastle Utd 0-2

DECEMBER

RIP JIM SMITH All at Sheffield United are saddened to hear of the passing of Jim Smith. Sheffield-born Jim was a player on the books at the Lane, but never made a first team appearance. He became a part time player in January 1959 before leaving to join Aldershot, going in to make a total of 250 appearances for several clubs. His career as a manager saw him take charge of Colchester United, Birmingham City, Oxford, QPR, Newcastle United, Portsmouth and Derby County. He famously had a framed picture of Bramall Lane on his office wall and was good friends with the late, great Alan Hodgkinson. The thoughts of all at Bramall Lane are with Jim’s family at this sad time.

08/12/2019

14:00 A Norwich City

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14/12/2019

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21/12/2019

15:00 A Brighton

26/12/2019

15:00 H Watford FC

29/12/2019

18:00 A Manchester City

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10/01/2020

20:00 H West Ham United

18/01/2020

15:00 A Arsenal FC

21/01/2020

19:30 H Manchester City

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08/02/2020

15:00 H AFC Bournemouth

22/02/2020

15:00 H Brighton

29/02/2020

15:00 A Aston Villa

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15:00 A Newcastle United

21/03/2020

15:00 A Manchester United

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