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Sheffield’s Year of Reading Sheffield’s Year of Reading launches across the city on 15th January 2020 and will be a 12-month, citywide celebration of creativity and the written word. Reading is the key that unlocks the door – it helps us feel better, discover more, and unleashes our individual creativity. The Year of Reading will inspire us all about what reading can do for every one of us and the huge benefits that it brings to our everyday lives; how a story can take you to a faraway place in your head, imaginary or otherwise, or how reading a technical manual can

help you build something amazing that you’ve never built before. How reading an autobiography can help inspire you to change your plans or fill you with admiration, or how a Sci-Fi read can help you escape you into mysterious and fantastic worlds. Based on four themes: ‘Only Human, Rebellion’, ‘Exploration’ and ‘Creation’, the year will involve anyone who wants to be a part of it across the city. Everyone’s invited and everyone’s welcome. To get us into the reading spirit, the launch will be set in the Central Library and will introduce ‘Sheffield’s Favourite

Reads’; a citywide conversation about the books everyone loves. There will be an exhibition in the Central Library which will include the personal recommendations of numerous Sheffielders, including some wellknown faces. Each person will highlight their favourite book and what it means to them. From launch day onwards, people from across the city will be asked to tell us what their favourite read is and they will be in with a chance of winning a £100 book token if they take part. It doesn’t matter what kind of book it is, as long as it’s someone’s favourite.

They will need to fill in a Year of Reading postcard in their library or via the council online before 31 March. A shortlist will be drawn up on the 23rd April and an overall winner chosen in the autumn. More information is at: www. sheffield.gov.uk As well as ‘Sheffield’s Favourite Reads’, people from all over the city will be invited to come together in libraries, pubs, schools, living rooms, museums, parks, and many other venues to share the simple joy of words. It will be literary and silly, it will be big and small, it will be on the page and in the streets.

There will be lots of ways to get involved and more details will be available from January 2020. Councillor Mary Lea, Cabinet Member for Culture, Parks and Leisure at Sheffield City Council said: “This is going to be a very special year. I’ve been listening to some of the planning that’s taking place and it really will be a city-wide, something for everyone, exciting time. Whether you read, you find reading difficult, or one of your new year resolutions is to get back into the swing of finding the time to read, we’ll have something for you.”

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YORKSHIRE BRITPOP HEROES SHED SEVEN ANNOUNCE HUGE OUTDOOR DONCASTER SHOW With the roaring crowds of their ‘Shedcember’ UK tour still ringing in their ears, Shed Seven are delighted to announce plans for a huge summer show in our region in 2020. On Saturday 15th August this year, York’s premier Britpop poster boys will be headlining a very special show at Don-

caster Racecourse. This unique show will invite audiences to enjoy an entire day of racing at one of the UK’s most prestigious arenas, with the added bonus of a full Shed Seven set late into the evening. Rising to fame as one of the leading lights of the Britpop scene, some 30 years since their formation in York in 1990, Shed

Seven have established themselves as one of the nation’s favourite alternative rock bands. Turning heads with the release of their classic debut album ‘Change Giver’ in 1994, the Rick Witter five-piece unfurled a flurry of smash hits that would come to define the period and amassed an impressive fifteen Top 40 singles and four Top

20 albums over the next 5 years. After an extended hiatus in 2003, the Sheds surprised and delighted fans and critics alike as they returned with their ﬁrst new studio album for 16 years: ‘Instant Pleasures’. Demonstrative of a band back at the top of their game and rippling with ideas once more, ‘Instant Pleasures’

delivered exactly what it said on the tin. Rightfully rewarded with a Top 10 UK chart position, rave reviews and national radio playlistings, the band are more indemand than ever. A hectic 2019 schedule saw them release their ‘Going For Gold’ greatest hits on goldcoloured vinyl for the ﬁrst time, plus thrill audiences nationwide

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on their packed-out ‘Shedcember’ tour (an extensive tour of capacious venues that also included their ﬁrst ever headline arena show at the Leeds First Direct Arena). Showing no signs of slowing the pace any time soon, the Sheds now look on to their huge Doncaster Racecourse performance in Summer 2020 With anthemic hits spanning three decades and energy

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City Taxis have unveiled ambitious sustainability plans to deliver an all-electric fleet of circa 2,000 cars, no later than 2025, starting with 700 by the end of 2020. This comes after Sheffield City Council announced plans for a Clean Air Zone which will see taxis charged £10 and buses £50 when driving through Sheffield’s city centre. City commented “With around 20,000 taxi bookings per week in the city centre, it would not be cost effective to have our taxis in the centre, so we are currently engaging in an EV pilot with ten of our drivers.” It is hoped that this announcement will kick start a rapid acceleration in Sheffield City’s migration to electric vehicles. Despite being one of England’s Greenest Cities and the only one to boast a National Park within its boundaries, Sheffield is behind the curve on migrating to a low emission infrastructure.

Out of 10,385 charging locations in the UK, Sheffield currently has only 33, equating to 0.3% of the UK’s charging infrastructure. The lack of charging infrastructure creates a barrier to the wider city region’s objectives to be greener, so they’ve teamed up with iCabbi and Nissan-Renault to create a solution in the introduction of City’s unique new Charging Hubs will potentially double the city’s available charging points. The proposed charging hubs will provide a more engaging experience for taxi drivers and the public, who can also use the stations to get refreshments, wifi and an opportunity to relax and take a break. Speaking about their ambitious plans, Arnie Singh, Managing Director of City Taxis, explains; “I’m very excited. I want Sheffield to have the first all-electric taxi fleet in the UK. If we are going for it, let’s go for it as a city and do it right. I want to thank Renault, iCabbi and Sheffield City Council for their support in helping us put this initiative to the top of our agenda.”

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SHEFFIELD LEGEND PAUL CARRACK RETURNS HOME NEXT MONTH WITH CITY HALL SHOW Paul Carrack and his awesome 6-piece band take to the road again for their 30 date 20/20 Tour on January 17th, calling in at Shefﬁeld City Hall on Sunday 2nd February. Nicknamed ‘The Man with the GOLDEN VOICE’ in a BBC documentary about his phenomenal 50-year career Paul, whose vocals have graced million selling songs such as ‘How Long’ by ACE, ‘Tempted’ by

Squeeze and the Grammy Award nominated ‘Living Years by Mike and the Mechanics is now ﬁrmly established as one of the hardest working, independent musicians on the scene. Returning to his hometown of Shefﬁeld in February 2020. Having returned from touring Japan and the USA as a featured instrumentalist with the Eric Clapton Band Paul is eager to get back to his own set highlighting not only the hits and collaborations with the bands such as The Eagles but also songs from his 17 solo albums.

The new album ‘The Best of LIVE’ 1995-2020 was released in October 2019. Paul Carrack Sheffield City Hall Sunday 2nd February Tickets available from the City Hall Box Office and www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk

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Did you hear about the guy getting hit by the same bicycle everyday, day after day? It was a vicious cycle. I took my car to the mechanic because it was making a terrible noise. He removed the Mariah Carey Christmas CD and now it’s ﬁne. My boss said to me, “You are the worst train operator ever. How many trains have you derailed in the past year?” I said: “I’m not sure. It’s hard to keep track.” My girlfriend threatened to leave me if I didn’t stop pointing out random exits and entrances I said: “There’s the door.” I was driving home the other day, when suddenly a group of robbers jumped in and stole everything. They were pirates of the car I be in. Did you hear about the guy who invented the door knocker? He won the no-bell prize.

THIS WEEK In the News

8/1/2004 - The RMS Queen Mary 2, the largest passenger ship ever built, is christened. 9/1/1816 - Sir Humphry Davy tests the Davy lamp for miners at Hebburn Colliery. 10/1/1920 - The Treaty of Versailles takes effect, officially ending World War I. 11/1/1693 - Mount Etna erupts in Sicily. 12/1/1908 - A long-distance radio message is sent from the Eiffel Tower for the first time. 13/1/1929 - Johnny Cash performs live at Folsom State Prison. 14/1/1978 - The English punk rock band Sex Pistols broke up amidst their US tour.

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Sheffield awarded gold for LGBT+ services

In Stonewall’s first ever Children and Young People’s Champion Awards, Sheffield City Council has been given gold status for its work supporting the inclusion of LGBT+ young people. The award recognises activities from the council, SAYiT Sheffield’s LGBT+ young people’s charity, and Learn Sheffield, our school improvement partnership.

Activities include: • LGTB+ training to foster carers, school staff and youth service managers • Trans awareness training for over 400 employees • One to one LGBT+ mental health support in schools • LGTB+ young people’s involvement in all council services, including at the highest level with cabinet members • Mental health training for 400 children and young people and staff • A student emotional wellbeing resource for schools and colleges Jackie Drayton, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Families, said:“This award highlights the fantastic work the Council has done with our LGBT+ young people and our partners SAYiT and Learn Sheffield to improve our services. “We know that LGTB+ young people are more likely to experience bullying as well as mental health problems, and can often find it hard to get the support they need. This award recognises the wonderful work that all our staff and partner do to work with young people to deliver improved services where and when they are needed.”

Steve Slack, CEO of SAYiT – Sheffield’s LGBT+ young people’s charity, said: “We are absolutely delighted that Stonewall has recognised the excellent work being undertaken in Sheffield to support LGBT+ young people with this prestigious award. “We are very proud of our organisation’s working partnership and collaboration with Sheffield City Council and the positive differences we are able to make to young people’s lives. “We applaud the Council for its support for us, for the work we do and for their continued commitment to improving the lives of LGBT+ young people. “At a time when we have seen an increase in LGBT+ hate crime nationally it makes us proud that innovative work is being done locally to challenge such bigotry and to confront LGBT+ related bullying. This is a well-deserved and hard won award and demonstrates Sheffield’s commitment to making this wonderful city of ours an even more inclusive one

for all of our young people. Many congratulations.’’ Stephen Betts at Learn Sheffield said: “The collaborative approach of our schools, local charities and key partners to tackle homophobic bullying and support our LGBT+ young people is essential if we are to be an inclusive city. It is fantastic that Sheffield has been recognised by Stonewall with the gold award.” Sarah Rose, Senior Children and Young People Programmes Manager at Stonewall, said: “Sheffield City Council has worked hard to put LGBT inclusion at the heart of all that they do. We know how crucial it can be for LGBT young people to have services they can turn to when they are in need. This award recognises Sheffield’s City Council, SAYiT and Learn Sheffield’s efforts and commitment to making the world a better place for all LGBT people.” Stonewall’s Children and Young Peoples Champion award replaces its Education Equality Index and takes a holistic overview of services working with young people up to the age of 18. Sheffield City Council has been a Stonewall Education Champion since 2009 and has been consistently recognised for its LGBT+ services.

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being an independent visitor year of reading Independent visitors is a Sheffield City Council scheme which aims to match volunteers who will build helpful and positive relationships with young people who are in care or who have recently left care. The visitors befriend and visit young people once a month to do fun activities and help to provide support and consistency in their lives. Here is what a young care leaver said about his dedicated independent visitor: “My favourite visit was going to the countryside for a bike ride. It was my first time in the countryside and it was amazing. I had never ridden a bike for 20km before, just for short distances when I was little, and that was it. And oh, my legs the next day! I couldn’t feel them. I didn’t know this was an option of something to do. I’m glad he suggested it because I really enjoyed it.” A young person currently in care shares her experience about her independent visitor: “Having an independent visitor really helps me to get out of the house. I don’t do that very often at all and so the visits really help with this. I don’t have many friends so it’s been good to have her in my life. It has been consistent for 2 years,

which is really good for me given the inconsistencies in my life before coming into care. I have built up a really good relationship with her over the years. We have done a fantastic range of visits together. She is willing to travel to see me and I appreciate that as it’s a big ask for a volunteer.” Roxy Green is a volunteer independent visitor who really enjoys her time with her young person, she said: “I decided to become an independent visitor because I enjoy working with children and wanted to do something a bit different. I have been visiting my young person for nearly three and a half years. Her favourite things to do are trampoling, painting pottery and going to the cinema. I get the opportunity to have fun as well as giving her emotional support when she needs it. Having someone consistently in her life who is just for her, has been really valuable. Our relationship is also important to me. I love hearing about what my young person has been up to and I am really proud of all the things she does.” For more information about becoming an independent visitor, please email iv@sheffield.gov.uk or call Angela Taylor or Sarah Javes on 0114 2288522/0114 2288556.

Sheffield’s Year of Reading launches across the city on 15th January 2020 and will be a 12-month, citywide celebration of creativity and the written word. The Year of Reading will inspire us all about what reading can do for every one of us and the huge benefits that it brings to our everyday lives; how a story can take you to a faraway place in your head, imaginary or otherwise, or how reading a technical manual can help you build something amazing that you’ve never built before. How reading an autobiography can help inspire you to change your plans or fill you with admiration, or how a Sci-Fi read can help you escape you into mysterious and fantastic worlds. Based on four themes: ‘Only Human, Rebellion’, ‘Exploration’ and ‘Creation’, the year will involve anyone who wants to be a part of it across the city. To get us into the reading spirit, the launch will be set in the Central Library and will introduce ‘Sheffield’s Favourite Reads’; a citywide conversation about the books everyone loves. There will be lots of ways to get involved and more details will be available from January 2020.

Marie Hooper of Sheffield lost six and a half stone & went through six IVF attempts to realise her dream of becoming a mother. The former hairdresser, who weighed 18st before getting pregnant, thought all she needed to do was to lose weight in order to conceive but things were not that simple. Now mum of two Marie, said ‘We did a test and found out my husband had Azoospermia, that’s when we decided to sign up for IVF at the Jessop wing and I was advised to get to a healthy BMI’ Marie decided to join her local Slimming World to help her to achieve a healthy BMI swapping her unhealthy eating habits for home cooked meals whilst enjoying moderate exercise ‘I swapped takeaways and cider for delicious home cooked meals and the odd Vodka and Diet Coke. I did exercise along the way but never stepped foot in the gym, I couldn’t afford it with the expense of the IVF treatment but I went on long walks and bought an exercise bike and I gave it my all! There’s no gimmicks, no pressure and certainly no humiliation’ Marie had her first round of fertility treatment in March 2015 but it was not successful, as her body was not responding to the IVF drugs. About a month and multiple injections later, Marie, who had at this point already achieved her target weight of 11.5st, found out she was pregnant with her first son, James. Marie and her husband decided to try for a second baby, this time wasn’t as easy as before. Marie didn’t respond to the drugs. Marie said her fifth attempt had resulted in a pregnancy, but her world came crumbling down when she lost her baby.

It was such a difficult time for Marie, but she decided after a few days she wanted to try again. It wasn’t until March 2018 that her sixth IVF attempt worked, and Marie was pregnant with her second son Jack. Marie Continued to eat healthy throughout both her pregnancies as Slimming World works in partnership with the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) to support pregnant women and breastfeeding mums to manage their weight healthily through pregnancy and beyond. Slimming World have an adapted version of their Food Optimising eating plan, especially for pregnant members. The plan encourages plenty of healthy foods like fruit and vegetables, lean meats, poultry and pulses, pasta and potatoes, while encouraging extra portions of certain foods to help support energy needs and a

good balance of important nutrients such as calcium and fibre. Marie has not only realised her dream as a mother through her IVF journey, but her weight loss has allowed her to pursue her dream job as a Slimming World Consultant. Marie says that everything she has taken from her determination of becoming a Mother is what she wants to take to people every where in all walks of life. ‘I want to take that on as a career, making people believe that if they put their mind to it, they can achieve anything, whether they want to try and get pregnant or fit in that wedding dress. I want to help people.’ Maire runs her Slimming World groups in Norfolk Park every Thursday 9.30am, 5.30pm & 7.30pm at the Victoria Methodist Church.

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WE DIDN’T GET THE RUB OF THE GREEN - WARNE Manager Paul Warne was left pleased with his side’s display despite bowing out of the Emirates FA Cup at the Third Round stage. The Millers played the majority of the tie against Hull City with 10 men after Adam Thompson’s ﬁrst-half dismissal, but the Championship side scraped through

following a late winner from Tom Eaves. “It seemed a bit harsh,” said Warne of the 3-2 defeat. “I’m really proud of my team and it’s a bit cheesy after a defeat when a manager goes on about ‘my team’ but I thought they were excellent. We had 66 minutes without a player and asked a lot of the lads

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out of possession. “They made their changes bringing their superstars on which, obviously, made a difference. I still thought we defended well. I might have been on the back-end of a couple of bad decisions. “We had a block from an offside player on Matt Olosunde which led to a goal. There’s an offside for the third goal which they got a corner from. Maybe I’ve got it wrong. “Overall, I’m proud of the team. We hit the post late on for a draw. Unfortunately today wasn’t our day but I’m not knocking anything the lads did.” Speaking of the

red car for Adam Thompson, Warne was pleased with how his side reacted to go on and take the lead despite a numerical disadvantage. “Adam says he got some of the ball but, in the modern day game, if you’re off the ground and out of control it’s deemed a red. If that’s all the case, I have no complaints,” the Millers boss said. “We’ve got good characters. We make them ﬁt and motivated to play for this great club and they give everything. The fact we played for so long with 10 men and scored two great goals, we maybe could have had another couple.

VASSELL TAKES CONFIDENCE FROM TIGERS CLASH Despite the Millers falling to defeat against Hull City in the Emirates FA Cup Third Round at the weekend, Kyle Vassell found the net in style with an ambitious half-volley that did pull his side ahead before halftime. The forward has now scored two goals in the last three games, the ﬁrst being an overhead kick during the 4-0 thumping of AESSEAL New York Stadium, with that then followed up by the most recent strike versus the Tigers. "Matt Olosunde had thrown one into me

a few minutes earlier and I set the ball back to him, but I realised the opposition player didn't get that tight to me. With that in mind, I thought I'd suck him in and let it go over my shoulder," Vassell said, recollecting his ﬁnish. "I've hit one like that before in fairness, but for it to hit the bar and post before going in, I'll deﬁnitely take that." Unfortunately that wasn't enough to prevent the Millers from exiting the FA Cup as their East Yorkshire counterparts ran out as 3-2 victors courtesy

of a last-gasp winner from Tom Eaves, but Vassell insists that there were plenty of positives to take With his recent form in front of goal at the forefront of his mind, Vassell believes he can take conﬁdence from the last few displays, and he is determined to add to the tally of three goals that he already has to his name this term. "In fairness, I'll take any goal that I can get, but it's been tough for me so far this season and I've scored nowhere near as many as I should've done or that I'm capable of," he added.

"That's probably because I've not been letting enough shots go with my left and right foot. After the nature of the goal against Hull, that's something I will keep doing now because you never know what will happen. "It's a team game and the performance we gave against Championship opposition was brilliant because I thought we were the better team for large spells. We ﬁght together and it's a great bunch of lads, so we move on and go again."

MAY THANKS FANS FOR THEIR BACKING AFTER MOVE

Alﬁe May has thanked the Rovers fans for their support after completing a move to Cheltenham Town to end his three-year spell at the club. The forward made the move from nonleague Hythe Town in January 2016, and leaves having hit 23 senior goals for the club.

He said: “I have loved my time here, I’ve met some team-mates who will be my friends for life and I have to say thank you to all the staff who have helped me throughout my time here. “Coming to Doncaster and turning me into a Yorkshireman gave me a future wife and a beautiful baby boy

on the way. This is an emotional ending as Doncaster gave me the opportunity to become a professional footballer which was my dream. “Thank you to all the fans who have been there supporting and singing my name, it has been amazing. You will always have a place in my heart.”

“My only disappointment was the ﬁrst ten minutes, we showed them too much respect. I asked them to start quicker. The other 80 minutes I have no complaints with. I’m really proud to stand here as their manager.“I’ll leave the stadium happy because I’m happy with what I’ve seen.

Sometimes you get the rub of the green, sometimes you don’t. I don’t think our play got the luck I thought we deserved.” The goal of the game, though, was scored by Kyle Vassell. A terriﬁc ﬁrst-time half-volley saw the former Blackpool man register his third of the season.

“It was a great goal. Vass has got lots of great things to his game. He’s a great player and great around the place. I was happy to start him today,” Warne enthused. “We’ve asked a lot of our players over the Christmas period and you’re a brave manager to take

people like Chieo off. But we were fatiguing a little bit and I didn’t want him not available for Oxford. We’ve got issues already with Joe Mattock, Thommo (Adam Thompson) and Robbo (Clark Robertson) not available. We’re struggling at the back, massively.”

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2020 started well in the County Senior League, in part due to the greatly improved weather. 2019 ended in a flutter of postponements due to the rain, but this Saturday all 13 games were played in sunshine. League Cup 3rd Round Goals from Callum Mackie, Luke Marsden and Carey Welford gave last years’ cup winners North Gawber Colliery a 3-0 win over Houghton Main. North Gawber will host Frecheville CA in the Quarter-finals early next month. Premier Division Wombwell Main streteched their unbeaten run to nine league games, with a 1-1 draw at home against Ecclesfield Red Rose 1915. Wombwell remain in third place, but trail leaders Swinton by only five points. Goals from Ashley Mills and Jamie Heavey gave Grimethorpe Sports LLUK a 2-0 win away against Dodworth Miners Welfare. Oughtibridge WMSC pushed away from the bottom three with a vital 2-0 home win over second bottom Burngreave FC. The win means Oughtibridge sit fourth bottom,but crucially three points ahead of third bottom Hepworth United. Both Matthew Jacobs and Ryan Ruddiforth scored twice for High Green Villa, as they registered an impressive 6-1 win over Frecheville Davys at St Georges Park. Wragg League (Over 35s / Over 45s) with A. Royston

After all the Christmas and ew Year festivities its back to football matters, with 3 Cup competions to play plus league games. LEAGUE CUP 2nd ROUND Just 3 Premier sides left in the League Cup, last seasons winners Wickersley Old Village went through after they defeated Division 1 side Bullcroft S&P 6-2, Hartley grabbing a hat trick and one each for O Conner, Batchelor and Rodin. Penistone Church enjoyed their game against Woodhouse West End scoring 6 times without reply with McQuade 2, Fairbanks, Beechill and Beever. HSBC Bank travelled to play Plough Rangers and came home with a close win 4-3 - Cronin 2 (1 pen), Field and Mullolly. Plough scorers were Smith, Cusworth and Rainer. East Herringthorpe and AFC Dronﬁeld fought out a 3-3 draw with Dronﬁeld, going through on penalties. Swinton Athletic beat Dinnington Town by a single goal from James. Elsecar Dynamoes were 2-1 victors against Denaby United - Harling and Cohen scoring the goals. SID BUTTERFIELD TROPHY 1st Round High Green Vets were delighted with their win over Div. 1 side West End Terriers - Storey 2, Lloyd and Portman with the others. Premier Div. side Handsworth FC were 4-0 winners against Mosborough Trinity - Hindle and Riley both getting doubles. Caribbean Sports of the Premier Division beat Division 1 side Scawthorpe Club by 4-2 - Hefferen,

Division One Wombwell Town pulled clear at the top of Division One, after an emphatic 5-1 win over New Bohemians at Hillsborough Arena. Wombwell are now three points clear of second placed AFC Dronfield having played (11) the same number of games. Handsworth FC Reserves were 4-1 winners over third placed Denaby Main at Oliver’s Mount. The win takes the in-form Handsworth into fourth place, just a point behind Denaby. Wombwell Main Development beat Kiveton Park 2-0 at Wales High School thanks to strikes from Daniel Howe and Owen Sykes. Division Two Swinton Athletic Reserves stretched their lead at the top of Division Two to six points, as they beat Thurcroft Miners Institute 5-0 at home. Kinsley Boys are the new team in second place, after they defeated Bank End AFC 4-2 at the Kinsley Timber Stadium, with goals from Josh Appleton, Leo Holbrook, Robert Thomas and Stephen Campbell. South Elmsall United Services had gone into the new year in second place, but they suffered their first league defeat of the season on Saturday, losing 4-3 away against Athersley Recreation Reserves. Bottom side Silkstone United started the year in style, claiming their first win of the season; a 3-2 home win against Frecheville CA. At Firvale Academy, Burngreave FC Reserves beat fellow mid-table side Houghton Main Reserves 3-2. Stocks, Birch and Cookson. Sheffield Academicals were 3-2 victors over Rossington Main - Webber 2 and an own goal. Murray and Simpson for the visitors. Joker 35s and Hollingwood finished 1-1 but it was the visitors who went through in extra time. Doncaster Town beat Oughtibridge War Memorial by 4-1 - Findley, Erskin, Stenson and Jones with Fretwell grabbing a consolation goal.

ERNEST WALKER SHIELD Prelim. Round Dronfield Blacks beat Denaby United after extra time by 4-2 - Palmer, Pitche, Lewin and an own goal. Civil Sports lost at home to Old Edwardians by 4-3 - Barringham, Johnson and Harrison for Civil but it was not enough as Old Edwardians scored 4, through Slator 2, Sutherland and Bird. HSBC Vets just shaded it against Norfolk Arms, Husband on the score sheet once again with a hat trick and one for Hine. Bell 2 and Allen for Norfolk. 45s DIVISION 1 Wickersley Older Village travelled to play Fossils Vets and returned home with the points after a 1-0 win thanks to a Connaly (pen). Hallam 1860 were also 1-0 victors against Elsecar Dynamoes - Fox scoring the important goal. Mosborough Trinity scored 8 goals against Ring O Bells 2 - Dawes 3, Tyler 2, Pickering,Wade and Jones. 45s DIVISION 2 Dronfield Red shared the points with Plough Vets in a 1-1 draw - Redmond for Dronfield and Bignall for Plough.

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WE GOT WHAT WE DESERVED Garry Monk demanded a response at Brighton in the FA Cup following three successive league defeats and his players delivered at the Amex. Adam Reach scored the only goal of the third round tie as Wednesday ran out worthy winners. The Owls go into the hat for Monday’s fourth round draw and Monk said the win was the least his side deserved. He told swfc.co.uk: “It was a very good, professional performance and I

am pleased for the players.“We’ve had a tough time this last week with three defeats and I wanted to see a response and got one.“Brighton are a Premier League club, they went with a strong team and that makes the win all the more impressive. “I thought we played well all over the ﬁeld today, with some outstanding individual performances. “Young Osaze was fantastic, he should be very proud of himself and so should the club.” The only blot on the South Coast landscape

was an injury to Steven Fletcher, who was carried off on a stretcher early in the second half. Monk added: “It looked like he landed awkwardly and hopefully it won’t be anything serious. “He’s kind of hyperextended his knee and that can be very sore. The good news is that I’ve just been told the x-ray has come back clear so there’s nothing wrong with the knee structurally. “We will have to wait for the full details over the coming days.”

FLETCHER WINS DECEMBER VOTE UNDER-23S GO DOWN TO LATE CREWE WINNER Steven Fletcher has won the Owls’ December Player of the Month award. The striker ended November with a brace at Charlton and started December in similar

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The top-three vote for December’s Player of the Month was as follows: Steven Fletcher: 27% Barry Bannan: 19% Dominic Iorfa: 17%

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2-1 1-1 0-4 1-0 3-2 1-2

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Hull City 0-1 Brighton 0-1 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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Millwall FC Barnsley FC Luton Town Reading FC Birmingham City Charlton Athletic Derby County

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Swansea City Preston North End Queens Park Rangers Huddersfield Town Fulham FC

MAY 02/05/2020 12:30 H

Middlesbrough FC

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BLADES MAKE EARLY MOVE IN TRANSFER WINDOW Chris Wilder has made an early move in the January transfer window, with the addition of a versatile England international. Jack Rodwell, formerly of Everton, Manchester City, Sunderland and, last term Blackburn Rovers, has penned a short-term deal at Bramall Lane until the end of the campaign. The 28-year-old, who is comfortable in a number of defensive or midﬁeld roles, joined the Blades on trial prior to Christmas and has earned a contract having impressed boss Chris Wilder and his staff. Of his ﬁrst signing

of 2020, Wilder remarked: “Jack has been with us for a couple of weeks or so now and he’s been excellent around the place. “He offers us versatility and experience in a number of key positions and adds further depth to the group which is important at this stage of the season.” Rodwell began his career at Goodison Park at the age of seven and became the youngest player to represent the Toffees in Europe, when he debuted against AZ Alkmaar, aged 16 years 284 days. During his time on Merseyside,

Rodwell earned senior international recognition, making his England bow against Spain in November 2011. Manchester City paid £12 million for his services in August 2012, but after two seasons at the Etihad Stadium, Rodwell joined Sunderland on a ﬁve-year-deal for another substantial fee. The Southport born operator spent four years at the Stadium of Light, clocking up 67 appearances before leaving in June 2018. Last term, Rodwell appeared 21 times for Blackburn Rovers in the Sky Bet Championship.

and Luke Freeman controlling the game, although the visitors offered a threat on the break and Jagielka required to clear the danger with Rowe lurking from Williams cross. At the other end, Clarke saw a header from a rightwing corner tipped over by Hornby. As half-time approached there was a lengthy stoppage following an unfortunate clash between Bryan and Verrips as they attempted to stop a Fylde attack. Following treatment and a concussion check, the Dutch stopper was replaced by Henderson, before Osborn was booked for a mistimed high challenge on Burke. The Blades started

the second period on the attack, but this time Hornby kept out a Robinson effort at the back post, from Kieron Freeman’s centre. But at the other end, from Haughton’s free-kick, Whitmore headed wide with the goal at his mercy. As the hour approached, Basham took the place of Rodwell, moments before Morrison had the ball in the net from Clarke’s knockdown at the back post. Unfortunately, though, following a brief VAR check it was adjudged the skipper was offside. But in the 61st minute, CLARKE wasn’t to be denied, ﬁring home on the rebound, after Luke

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AFC Bournemouth 1-1 Crystal Palace 1-0 Leicester City 1-2 Blackburn Rovers 2-1 Chelsea FC 2-2

SEPTEMBER 14/09/2019 15:00 H Southampton FC 0-1 21/09/2019 15:00 A Everton FC 0-2 25/09/2019 19:45 H Sunderland (LC) 0-1 28/09/2019 12:30 H Liverpool FC 0-1

BLADES SAFELY THROUGH TO ROUND 4 United overcame National League outfit AFC Fylde to ensure a safe passage to the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup. Callum Robinson and Leon Clarke scored a goal in each half respectively to see of the challenge of the non-league side, who got on the scoresheet late on through Jordan Williams. For the cup clash, boss Wilder made eleven changes to the side that faced Liverpool. New signing Rodwell was handed a debut, whilst Verrips also made a first senior appearance in goal. United, after a positive start, took the lead in the eighth minute. Luke Freeman’s ball in from the left picked out ROBINSON who controlled and hit the ball in one movement and with the aid of a deflection, his shot nestled in the bottom corner past the despairing dive of Hornby. On 16 minutes though, the Blades had a scare as Fylde broke quickly, Rowe and Bradley combined to play in the advancing Haughton, but thankfully for United, Bešić tracked his runner and timed his tackle perfectly to divert the danger. The Blades were dominating possession and territory, with Morrison, Bešić

Freeman had hit the far upright from Bešić’s through ball. With 12 minutes remaining, the visitors gave themselves hope of a revival, as WILLIAMS got in behind the Blades defence and lifted the ball calmly over Henderson from Bradley’s well weighted pass. And Fylde’s number 11 then forced a save from Henderson as the clocked ticked down. With two minutes left, Stearman was introduced, with Robinson the man to depart. Four minutes of added time were signalled by the deputy fourth ofﬁcial, but they passed without incident as United progressed to round four.

BLADES TO VISIT THE NEW DEN IN ROUND 4 United have been drawn away against Millwall in the FA Cup fourth round. The Blades advanced to tonight's draw after defeating AFC Fylde in round three, and will now take on the Championship side at the Den. Ties will take place between the 24th-27th January.

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15:00 A Watford FC 0-0 20:00 H Arsenal FC 1-0 15:00 A West Ham United 1-1

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Wolves Newcastle Utd Norwich City Aston Villa Brighton Watford FC Manchester City

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

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MARCH 07/03/2020 14/03/2020 21/03/2020

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