The Mercury Issue 1525

PLANNING FOR THE FuTuRE OF FORmER COLE BROTHERs sTORE

This week Sheffield City Council’s Strategy and Resources Committee will meet to decide the future use of the former Cole Brothers building in Barker’s Pool.

The Committee will discuss a report which outlines the six proposals considered and decide whether to proceed to the next stage of detailed negotiations with the preferred bidder recommended by Council officers.

The preferred bidder proposes to transform the building into a mixed-use space – comprising of cafes, retail, leisure, event space and workspace –with substantial areas of

the building reopening for the public. The scheme and uses would complement the existing and proposed development within the rest of the Heart of the City project. The plans would see Barker’s Pool and Cambridge Street entrances opened up to allow for outdoor dining areas. The rest of the ground floor would be filled with retail units, with particular interest in independent businesses, the lower ground floors would be used for leisure purposes. The upper floors would be workspace together with some rooftop offices. It is proposed the existing

car park structure would be maintained but with far fewer parking spaces for use by the tenants of the building. The structure would have public access to a pocket park at the top, as well as studio spaces and a gym on the upper levels.

Refurbishment of the building will be a ‘light touch, maximum impact’ approach with limited changes such as retaining and exposing existing features and cleaning the façade rather than replacing panels, whilst improving thermal performance.

Natural light and ventilation will be

maximised by creating a large atrium through the building. This has many environmental benefits in terms of reducing potential energy and water use and retaining embodied carbon within the structure. The other submissions were for a mixture of uses including a hotel, offices and residential. The interest that the marketing generated and the quality and amount of work that was submitted by all of the bidders was hugely impressive and encouraging for other projects which the Council will be bringing forward in the near future.

Cllr Tom Hunt, Leader of

Sheffield City Council and Chair of the Strategy and Resources Committee, said: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to decide the future of an important and much-loved building in the city centre. This promises to be a really positive step forward for Sheffield. We can’t wait to see the building come to life again over the coming years. It is fantastic to see high calibre developers showing so much interest in our city and willing to invest on a significant scale. It shows developers are watching and noticing Sheffield and want to be a part of the positive changes that are happening here.”

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known favourites and new versions of club classics all mixed continuously into one non-stop set. Some eight years now since the show first debuted, the collaboration has proved remarkably enduring Hacienda Classical has well outperformed any expectations since the outset and has seen tremendous reactions from audiences and critics many of who have awarded the show top marks. Even at the very first Bridgewater Hall show, The Times gave it the full five stars declaring that “the atmosphere was incredible.”

Similar rave reviews followed from the Royal Albert Hall as NME called it “probably the best rave since 1997” whilst Mixmag

termed the event. “a near two hour blend of house music’s greatest players with an audience dancing and singing from the off.”

Hacienda Classical has continued to receive 5-star reviews from the like of The Independent - “It doesn’t get much better than this. A powerful, poignant performance.”and its hometown paper, Manchester Evening News.

“The Hacienda made Manchester the centre of the clubbing universe in its 80’s and 90’s heyday and surely what this night proves is that much of that success was down to the people inside it”.

Hacienda Classical’s biggest single audience to date came as it opened Glastonbury Festival’s Pyramid Stage and other

festival appearances including Isle Of Wight, Kendal Calling The Big Feastival, Kew The Music, Lytham Festival as well as individual concerts at London’s Royal Albert Hall and its annual homecoming at Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl with its seventh concert there due in July 2023.

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Weekly Quiz

1. Marlon Brando played the role of fighter Terry Malloy in which 1954 film?

Solution

across: 7) Vacuum, 8) Office, 9) Ant, 10) Ready, 11)

Hen, 14) Cheap, 15) Supreme, 17) Passion, 19) Psalm, 22)

Ace, 23) Sylph, 24) Leg, 27) Geisha, 28) Choral

DoWN: 1) Launch, 2) Sum, 3) Amber, 4) Hoodlum, 5) Off, 6) Scream, 12) Daisy, 13) Cross, 16) Copy-cat, 18) Archer, 20) Leeway, 21) Space, 25) Ass, 26) Cop

Noonan are last heard from over the Pacific Ocean while attempting to make the first equatorial round-the-world flight.

03/7/1996 Stone of Scone is returned to Scotland. 04/7/1776 American Revolution: The United States Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress.

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2. What famous building sits on the small tidal island of Bennelong Point?

3. Which capital city, host to a number of EU institutions, has the river Zenne running through it?

4. James Backus was famously the voice of which near-sighted cartoon character?

5. What is the boundary between two different types of air masses known as?

6. Which reservoir is the largest in England in terms of area?

7. What is a traditional gift for a couple celebrating a 15 year marriage anniversary?

8. The composer and songwriter Irving Berlin, was born in which country?

9. The study of the heart is known as what?

10. Carbon Dioxide in a solid form is known as what?

Born this week

28/6/1966 – John Cusack

29/6/1978 – Nicole Scherzinger

30/6/1983 – Cheryl Cole

01/7/1945 – Debbie Harry

02/7/1973 – Peter Kay

03/7/1962 – Tom Cruise

04/7/1965 – Jo Whiley

NEw dETECTIvEs sTaRT

Twenty new trainee detective constables have landed in South Yorkshire Police, having just completed Police Now’s National Detective Programme academy. The 13-week residential academy began in March when almost 230 new officers – who all join their respective forces across England and Wales today – began their intensive training together. They have developed the core policing skills and knowledge required for complex investigative work, in a mix of practical and classroombased sessions led by experienced sergeants seconded from Police Now’s partner forces. They have also completed field training shifts in their force Response teams and Criminal Investigation Departments. Police Now officers also sit the challenging National Investigators’ Exam at the academy and consistently achieve a higher-than-average first-time pass rate. At this year’s detective academy, there was an average first-time pass rate of 75% compared to the national average of 59%.

They now continue Police Now’s two-year training and development programme in force, where they will play an integral part in solving cases and supporting victims of crime across South Yorkshire. Assistant Chief Constable Sharn Basra delivered a keynote address to the new officers at the academy closing ceremony (15th – 16th June), in his last ever policing appearance before officially retiring that week. He said: “I look over the room, as I come to the end of my career, and I see the future of policing. You will change policing and you will improve policing for the

MassIvE INvEsTMENT IN lEIsURE

better. I have no doubt that during your academy training you have worked hard, you have been professional and you have had fun. Continue to do this throughout the next stages of your training and the rest of your policing careers.

Policing is tough, you will have some bad days, you will see things that other people won’t see and you will experience things that other people shouldn’t have to experience. But you will change people’s lives and you will save people’s lives. The good days will always overtake the bad, as you support those that need you the most and secure justice for victims.”

Trainee Detective Constable Laura Gregory, who joins South Yorkshire Police today via the programme, said: “The Police Now academy has been an amazing experience. It has challenged and tested us in ways we would not have anticipated but the skills, knowledge and confidence we have developed will be invaluable when we go into our new roles in the next stages of the programme. I am very excited to get out in force to put into practice what I have learnt so far and contribute to serving the communities in South Yorkshire. It is a challenging time to become involved in policing but we are all enthusiastic about making a positive impact in the force.”

Police Now is a Times Top 100 Graduate Employer and has partnered with a total of 36 forces to recruit and train over 2,680 police officers and detectives nationally.

Sheffield’s leisure and entertainment venues are set for £117 million of investment and huge improvements as part of ambitious plans for the city. Plans include rebuilds of some of the city’s most popular leisure centres and improvements to Sheffield Arena and City Hall.

Local communities will be at the heart of the plans, to help achieve the mission of creating a more active Sheffield. The investment, which is estimated at £117million, will see significant improvements to the city’s leisure and entertainment facilities. This includes a complete rebuild of Springs, Concord and Hillsborough Leisure Centres. In addition to this, a new partnership with the Football Foundation worth £2million will see investment in the Woodbourn Road football hub. Councillor Richard Williams added: “To look after ourselves, we need facilities and open spaces that are fit for purpose, places that people want to visit and enjoy. Health and wellbeing matter now more than ever. A walk in the park, a swim at your local pool, or a 30-minute class in the gym does wonders for minds and bodies and it’s important that local people have the choices to do it their way. Sheffield is one of only three cities in the UK to host a National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine. A significant part of our success lies in working closely with our partners such as the NHS, the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre and the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park. Working together to deliver the city’s Move More strategy enables us to ensure Sheffield residents have the facilities they need to live happy, healthier lives.”

Councillor Tom Hunt, Leader of Sheffield City Council, said: “Sheffield

is renowned for sport, leisure and entertainment with our venues hosting many elite events and high-profile shows. We’re proud of this but we know that many of our facilities need significant investment. Our plans will ensure there are modern, accessible leisure facilities across the city and they will ensure Sheffield has the venues to compete on the national and international stage. Listening to our residents, we know that many people can find it hard to be active and incorporate healthy habits into daily life. That’s why we’re working with our partners to deliver excellent, low-cost facilities across the city. We want to ensure people across Sheffield can access facilities that support wellbeing, physical and mental health, that are aspirational for children and young people and are places to socialise and have fun. There’s a lot of work to be done, but we’ve developed a long-term vision that will protect and enhance our much-loved venues.

Across the country we’ve seen pool and leisure centres close but Sheffield is bucking the trend by investing in our facilities.”

With communities at the heart of redevelopment plans, the council is also consulting international sporting stars and national governing bodies who call Sheffield home, including British Para Table Tennis and GB Boxing. This ensures that Sheffield’s leisure offer is suitable for our elite partners and our communities.

Councillor Hunt said: “We want to attract the very best providers to manage our future leisure provision and build on the great work of Sheffield City Trust. The council’s investment and the expertise we’re bringing in will ensure we provide facilities that meet the

needs of our diverse communities, provide a fantastic entertainment and cultural offer, and attract global, iconic acts to Sheffield.”

Across the city there are a portfolio of leisure and entertainment facilities, some of these venues are owned by community organisations and others, including Graves and Thorncliffe, are run by Places Leisure. The longest standing arrangements (which come to an end in 2024) are those with Sheffield City Trust (SCT), an independent charity which runs the City’s sport, leisure and entertainment facilities, including Ponds Forge, Hillsborough and the Arena. The procurement for future leisure and entertainment providers will be structured into three packages. Each bidder will have the opportunity to tender for the packages that best suit their expertise:

• Services for Sport and Leisure (including golf facilities)

• Entertainment facilities –City Hall

• Entertainment facility –the Arena Complementing the SCT facilities, the contract with Places Leisure to operate Graves, Thorncliffe and Wisewood leisure centres is due for review in 2026. These facilities will be included in the Services for Sport and Leisure package to ensure best value and best outcomes for customers.

TakING YOUR dOG swIMMING

As we approach the summer months, many of us may consider taking our dogs with us to the beach or letting them cool off in lakes and ponds.

Swimming can be great exercise for dogs, but there are a few water safety tips every pet owner should be aware of.

“Before you think about heading out, make sure to check how hot it’s going to be. Even with the opportunity to swim, days out in the sun could put your dog at risk of heatstroke, so consider whether it might be safer to leave them at home. Remember that if it is too hot, even getting your dog to the water might be a problem as hot sand or tarmac can burn their paws. Once you and your dog are by the water, there are many things to keep in mind to help keep them safe,” says PDSA Vet Nurse Shauna Walsh. Make sure they can swim

First, it’s essential to remember that not every dog is a natural swimmer. Dogs with shorter legs such as Corgis and dogs with flat faces such as Pugs may find swimming hard work. Some dogs won’t enjoy being in the water at all, so don’t force them. Watch out for signs that your dog is getting tired and encourage them back to you to rest. If your dog seems keen to enter the water, it is important to make sure they know how to swim first. If there is dog friendly or hydrotherapy pool nearby, they are great, safe places for them to practice swimming and get the

hang of things. Taking it slowly and splashing in the shallows can help build their confidence before they venture deeper in. Use your arms to support them under their stomach as they get the hang of kicking with all four legs. Encourage them back to shore frequently, so they know where the exit point is and can return to dry land if they feel tired.

Choosing the right spot

Picking the right swimming spot is a big step in ensuring your pet’s safety. If swimming in nature, make sure your pet is up to date with their vaccinations, and carefully select the location. Lakes are often calm and have plenty of shallow spots for your dog to rest. Make sure to scan the area for any hazards, such as fallen branches, boats, windsurfers, or fishermen as they could potentially present a danger to your dog. Also be on the lookout for blue-green algae – this grows in stagnant water and is toxic to dogs even in small amounts. Dog friendly beaches can also make perfect spots for a dip – but remember to check the tide times, look out for warning flags, and make sure the waves are small. It is important you never let your dog enter the canals as the water is often stagnant, which can be a health hazard as they may catch an infection and there’s increased chance of blue-green algae growth. There are

also often dangers under the water and not many places for your pooch to climb out. Fast flowing rivers or flood waters are also unsuitable as the currents can quickly cause your dog to struggle and get into trouble.

What to do in an emergency

Never leave your dog unattended around water, even if they are a strong swimmer. If your or someone else’s dog gets in trouble in the water, it’s best to avoid going in after them as this can put you in danger as well. If you can, remain on the shore, calling your dog to give them a target to swim towards. If there is an inflatable ring available, you can throw this into the water to help keep your dog afloat. On a beach, lifeguards may be able to assist helping your dog to shore, otherwise ring 999 and ask for the coastguard to get help from professionals. If a pet becomes unresponsive after swimming or has drowned, it is important to know how to perform CPR to give them the best chance. While you begin CPR, have a second person ring your vet who will be able to offer support.

“If you do not feel confident in performing CPR or dealing with emergency situations with your pets, PDSA has a free pet first aid guide which offers both lifesaving and practical tips.”

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Ambitious investment pl Ans for sheffield’s entertAinment fAcilities

Sheffield’s leisure and entertainment venues are set for £117 million of investment and huge improvements as part of ambitious plans for the city. Plans include rebuilds of some of the city’s most popular leisure centres and improvements to Sheffield Arena and City Hall.

Following extensive consultation and research, a competitive procurement process will be launched later this month to attract the very best in leisure

provision to run Sheffield’s venues.

Local communities will be at the heart of our plans, to help us achieve our mission of creating a more active Sheffield. The aim is to create an exciting leisure offer and work closely with partners such as the NHS to deliver on health and wellbeing improvements.

The investment, which is estimated at £117million, will see significant improvements to the city’s leisure and

entertainment facilities. This includes a complete rebuild of Springs, Concord and Hillsborough Leisure Centres. In addition to this, a new partnership with the Football Foundation worth £2million will see investment in the Woodbourn Road football hub.

Councillor Richard Williams, Chair of the Communities, Parks, and Leisure policy committee, added:

“To look after ourselves, we need facilities and open spaces that are fit for purpose, places that people want to visit and enjoy.

“Health and wellbeing matter now more than ever. A walk in the park, a swim at your local pool, or a 30-minute class in the gym does wonders for minds and bodies and it’s important that local people have the choices to do it their way.

“Sheffield is one of only three cities in the UK to host a National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine. A significant part of our success lies in working closely with our partners such as the NHS, the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre and the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park. Working together to deliver the city’s Move

More strategy enables us to ensure Sheffield residents have the facilities they need to live happy, healthier lives.”

Councillor Tom Hunt, Leader of Sheffield City Council, said:

“Sheffield is renowned for sport, leisure and entertainment with our venues hosting many elite events and high-profile shows. We’re proud of this but we know that many of our facilities need significant investment. Our plans will ensure there are modern, accessible leisure facilities across the city and they will ensure Sheffield has the venues to compete on the national and international stage.

‘Listening to our residents, we know that many people can find it hard to be active and incorporate healthy habits into daily life. That’s why we’re working with our partners to deliver excellent, low-cost facilities across the city. We want to ensure people across Sheffield can access facilities that support wellbeing, physical and mental health, that are aspirational for children and young people and are places to socialise and have fun.

“There’s a lot of work to be done, but we’ve developed a long-term

vision that will protect and enhance our much-loved venues. Across the country we’ve seen pool and leisure centres close but Sheffield is bucking the trend by investing in our facilities.”

With communities at the heart of redevelopment plans, the council is also consulting international sporting stars and national governing bodies who call Sheffield home, including British Para Table Tennis and GB Boxing. This ensures that Sheffield’s leisure offer is suitable for our elite partners and our communities.

Councillor Hunt said: “We want to attract the very best providers to manage our future leisure provision and build on the great work of Sheffield City Trust. The council’s investment and the expertise we’re bringing in will ensure we provide facilities that meet the needs of our diverse communities, provide a fantastic entertainment and cultural offer, and attract global, iconic acts to Sheffield.”

Across the city there are a portfolio of leisure and entertainment facilities, some of these venues are owned by community organisations and others, including Graves and Thorncliffe, are

run by Places Leisure. The longest standing arrangements (which come to an end in 2024) are those with Sheffield City Trust (SCT), an independent charity which runs the City’s sport, leisure and entertainment facilities, including Ponds Forge, Hillsborough and the Arena.

The procurement for future leisure and entertainment providers will be structured into three packages. Each bidder will have the opportunity to tender for the packages that best suit their expertise:

• Services for Sport and Leisure (including golf facilities)

• Entertainment facilities – City Hall

• Entertainment facility – the Arena Complementing the SCT facilities, the contract with Places Leisure to operate Graves, Thorncliffe and Wisewood leisure centres is due for review in 2026. These facilities will be included in the Services for Sport and Leisure package to ensure best value and best outcomes for customers.

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Emmerdale: Noah discovers some of the messages Amelia’s been receiving, leading to a row between the couple. But things escalate when a creepy Lloyd traps her in the salon. When Dan calls the police, will the detectives put a stop to the harassment? Guilty about the attraction he feels to business partner Bernice, Bob gifts his girlfriend Wendy with a fancy new handbag, unaware she’s been having secret kisses with her doctor boss Liam - but a disapproving Victoria finds out the truth. Will furious Jai heal his rift with his dad when his young son unwittingly reunites them at Jai and Laurel’s engagement do? Nate returns home with daughter Frankie but Cain’s concerned about the situation.

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John Fleck and Ben Osborn have both put pen-to-paper on new one-year contracts to extend their respective stays at Bramall Lane. The duo, whose current deals expire at the end of the month, have both agreed fresh terms ahead of reporting back to begin pre-season training in early July.

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CAN YOU GIVE DETAILS ON WHY DARREN MOORE LEFT THE CLUB?

First of all, let me make it clear that Darren’s departure had nothing to do with our recruitment process. That applies to the January transfer window and the process we will follow in the summer window. It was also nothing to do with budgets for the season ahead.

Regarding January, the recruitment team – which the manager has always been a part of since I was here – identified targets. We got Aden Flint over the line and were very close on one more that Darren wished to bring in with my full support.

Unfortunately, the club who we were negotiating with changed their mind

in the summer of 2019. Reliable and versatile, the 28-yearold has always been dependable when called into action and has clocked up in excess of 100 outings in all competitions. Last season, the former Forest operator made 24 appearances, scoring in the 2-2 draw against Norwich City in October.

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at the last minute and we were unable to complete the deal, but this is football.

My belief was that we had a Championship squad playing in League One but of course if the manager wishes to add to the squad, I offer my full support as much as I can, which has always been the case. Any player we recruit in any window must be better than what we have to improve the squad, we will always do our best to make any transfer happen in that situation.

Our main recruitment drive was last summer and I believe the squad was good enough for promotion. But if the manager wants more, because of injuries or whatever, I will always help with that where possible in the January window.

I was asked the question on Tuesday – ‘do you think fans would agree with Darren leaving if I clarified more?’ I said some fans may, some may not, it would depend

Heckingbottom commented: “I’m delighted that these two will be with us for next season’s journey, it is important to have players who know about the Premier League. Both understand the culture of the club and their experience, professionalism and energy will benefit the group.”

on personal opinion. I said I do not like to talk too much about personal situations and I stand by that. The only thing I can add is that if I revealed the reasons, I am sure the majority would agree why we mutually agreed to go our separate ways.

CAN YOU CLARIFY THE SITUATION ON THE NEW MANAGER?

We have had many applications, from big names to names who are not so familiar. But it doesn’t matter to me about names, the most important thing is that the new manager will be the right fit for Sheffield Wednesday. Football is not like any other business, one coach with a great CV can do not so well and the opposite of that is true as well. This is football, there is always risk. But I can assure everyone that I will appoint the best manager I believe for our club.

Of course my preference is to have the manager in place for when the

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players return but at the same time, this appointment will not be rushed. It is all about getting the right manager for our club, whether that is from the UK or overseas or anywhere in the world.

I want a manager who plays attacking football and it will not be based on money, it will be based on coaching ability and who can bring the right philosophy to Sheffield Wednesday. We must always look to improve as a club.

CAN YOU OUTLINE THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS ONCE THE NEW MANAGER IS IN PLACE?

I have to make clear once again that the final

REACTION AT ROVERS NEW ARRIVALS

Rovers manager Grant McCann said patience ultimately paid off in his pursuit of striker Joe Ironside.

The striker was McCann's number one target for the position as he set about shaping his squad for the

decision on any player identified will be 100% with the manager. He will always have the final say, every time. That has been the same throughout my time here and that policy will stay the same.

The manager works as part of the recruitment team, who provide a list of players that after all considerations is narrowed down to a shortlist presented to me as chairman. The manager will make the decision on the player and I will see if it can be achieved or not.

I will always support the best way I can. The new manager will work exactly the same way. Of course, he cannot completely disturb the

23/24 season.

But with interest strong in the former Cambridge United forward, the Rovers boss needed to hold his nerve.

"There was a lot of interest in him and we had to be quite patient with it," McCann said.

"We had to be patient with Joe. Initially I'd spoken to his agent prior to me coming into Doncaster, just to see what his movements were.

"There was quite a

Championship season, subject to EFL and FA ratification.

squad of players we already have, that is not possible at any club. But he will work with the team and bring his own players identified to the team and after that the process is the same. The recruitment team analyse every part of the player and then a decision is made from the shortlist. David Downes has left the club for personal reasons but if the head of a department leaves any team, that team should be able to move forward following the same process, it is never about one person. We have other people in the team who can negotiate and we will continue to evolve. The new manager will come

bit of interest in him, particularly from League Two and League One.

"It's a really good signing for us and I think Doncaster fans are going to like what they see."

Regarding another summer move to Rovers

George Broadbent is determined to firmly establish himself at senior level as making his summer switch to Rovers.

The midfielder joined from Sheffield United at the start of the month and is looking to make

in and put forward his players, maybe take some players out, and then we follow the process.

I was also asked on Tuesday once again about the situation of Amadeu (Paixao) and I am happy to clarify again, the same as before. Amadeu is my personal advisor, my private advisor, that is his position. He is part of the team and all the people in the team are important to me. It doesn’t mean they are the ones that can influence things or make decisions, that is always the manager or myself as chairman.

The full extended interview can be found at swfc.co.uk

a big impact at the Eco-Power Stadium this season after spending last term in the National League with Boreham Wood.

He said: “I’ve had a couple of loan moves and I’ve been in the league before with Rochdale. I was in the National League last season and I just felt this was a great opportunity for me to show what I can do and hopefully have a successful season.”

Rotherham United are delighted to confirm that Lee Peltier has penned a new deal which will keep the defender at the club until the end of the 2023/24 Sky Bet

Peltier is one of a number of players that first-team boss Matt Taylor has been keen to tie down for another season, with this most recent deal representing both parties’ commitment both on and off the pitch to help ensure back-to-back survivals in the Sky Bet Championship. Not only a consistent and reliable performer on the pitch, the 36year-old defender has

been a key figure off it, quickly established himself as a senior head in the dressing room, in and around the Millers’ Roundwood Training Complex.

The Liverpool-born defender boasts a wealth of Sky Bet Championship experience with the likes of Cardiff City, Leicester and Leeds United and added 35 more second tier appearances to his CV last term, in which he played a pivotal role in helping the Millers retain their second tier status.

PELTIER PUTS PENTO-PAPER ON NEW DEAL

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