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A project aimed at providing more space for people, allowing businesses to expand and for people to shop, eat and spend more time in Sheffield City Centre has been given a major investment boost.
South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard, together with local leaders, has approved £21million of investment into the Connecting Sheffield: City Centre project. The funding will help Sheffield City Council to deliver the project, improving public spaces and connecting key developments like the improvements on Fargate, Heart of the City and The Moor.
Connecting Sheffield: City Centre will also
provide more space for people and will allow businesses to use more outdoor space for people to shop, eat and spend time – subject to licences. It is part of a drive by the council to boost the city centre. In addition, the project will provide new, connected walking, wheeling and cycling routes in the city centre which, coupled with changes to make bus journeys more reliable, will give people more choice in how they travel.
Cllr Ben Miskell said, “Sheffield is changing. It’s transforming into an incredible city offering something for everyone whether you’re a resident here or visiting from further afield. Our
Connecting Sheffield: City Centre project links up all the key areas in the city centre. From the Heart of the City’s great shops, services, dining, and entertainment to our fantastic shopping experience at The Moor and the new Fargate project as it nears completion. This investment will contribute further to the ongoing transformation of our cleaner, greener, more thriving city centre. By giving you more space in the city centre, and more choice in how you travel, we can reduce congestion on the roads to make bus journeys more reliable. We’re also introducing safer walking, wheeling, and cycling routes that will connect
to other parts of the city. The changes we’ve already made to improve reliability of bus journeys mean the Connecting Sheffield: City Centre project will make travelling into the city centre by bus an even more realistic option too.”
Oliver Coppard, South Yorkshire’s Mayor, said: “Building a healthier, wealthier and happier South Yorkshire is central to my ambition as South Yorkshire’s Mayor. This important city centre project will not just give us greater freedom and choice about how we travel and move, but will also support our plans to make South Yorkshire the healthiest region in the country. It is part of the steps we are taking
across our region to build new walking and cycling routes over the next three years - creating better places and more opportunities for us all to move more and move differently.” Construction is due to start on the project in January 2025, and the Traffic Regulation Orders to make the required changes to roads are being advertised until Thursday 17 October. Funding was approved by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) Board on 8 October and forms part of SYMCA’s £166 million Transforming Cities Fund investment across South Yorkshire.
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lOST ChORD’S PARTNERShIP wITh SOUTh YORkShIRE FIRE & RESCUE
Lost chord UK, the south Yorkshire-rooted charity that has been transforming the lives of people with dementia and other neurological conditions through the power of interactive music for 25 years, is celebrating a new and innovative partnership with south Yorkshire Fire & rescue. Its regular Tea and Tunes sessions at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre became a vital lifeline for many living with dementia and their carers, along with isolated people from across the city, creating a place where they could feel connected, supported, and alive through the universal language of
music. In the face of venue and refreshment costs, however, Lost Chord UK was forced to make the difficult decision to relocate Tea and Tunes from the Crucible in order to safeguard funding to reach and support even more people. When Anna Ashwell, a committed volunteer with Lost Chord UK, heard the news, she was determined to find a solution and reached out to South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s Peter Jones, inviting him to experience the magic of a Lost Chord session in person. Peter attended the final session at the Crucible and was moved by the profound
impact the music had on the attendees, leading to the start of a new and unexpected partnership.
The fire service offered the use of its Handsworth training and development centre in Sheffield free of charge, ensuring the sessions will continue in a safe, accessible environment. But the partnership goes beyond just providing a venue because Lost Chord UK and SYFR have now developed the idea of a Community Chorus, an initiative that will use music not only to engage but to educate. By incorporating important fire safety messages into the sessions, they hope
to engage attendees in a fun and interactive way that could ultimately save lives. “We believe this truly exciting collaboration is the first of its kind in the UK,” said Jean. “By partnering with SYFR, we can combine our expertise in music with their community safety goals, creating a truly innovative project that serves both the hearts and minds of Sheffield’s residents.”
The Community Chorus sessions, which are free, dementia-friendly and open to everyone begin on Monday October 28, with two further sessions planned for Friday November 15 and Monday December 9, all from
23/10/2001 - Apple announces the iPod.
24/10/1857 - Sheffield F.C., the world’s first football club, is founded in Sheffield, England.
25/10/1898 - Nelson Mandela is sentenced to five years in prison.
26/10/1859 - The Royal Charter is wrecked on the coast of Anglesey, north Wales with 459 dead.
1 to 2pm at the South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Training and Development Centre, Beaver Hill Road, Handsworth, Sheffield, S13 9QA.
Lost Chord UK’s talented musicians, supported by the Lost Chord UK volunteers, will lead the sessions, working alongside SYFR to incorporate essential fire safety messaging into the music-making.
“Our musicians are already doing what they do best, improvising and collaborating with local people to create opportunities for them to shine,” said Jean. “This has been a true team effort and I couldn’t be prouder
of our volunteers and musicians for their tenacity and to our partners at South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue for making this partnership possible. For the people of Sheffield, this new initiative represents an exciting opportunity to socialise, connect with others, learn new skills, and engage with their community in a way that is both fun and potentially life-saving.”
For more details, visit the Lost Chord UK online community diary at the charity’s website www.lostchord.org.uk
27/10/1961 - NASA launches the first Saturn I rocket in Mission Saturn-Apollo 1.
28/10/1929 - Black Monday, a day in the Wall Street Crash of 1929.
29/10/1998 - Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off on STS-95 with 77-year old John Glenn on board, making him the oldest person to go into space.
My right arm hurts like crazy, but only between 9 am & 11 am. Worst case of ten-ish elbow ever.
1 week before Grandad died we bought him a snowboard...
He went downhill very quickly after that.
I wrote a song about a tortilla. Actually it’s more of a wrap.
The other day I saw a bucket at the hardware store with a sign that said: dead batteries - £1 each. I thought to myself: “These should be free of charge.”
My friend went completely bald years ago, he still carries a comb with him. He just can’t part with it.
I once bought a wooden car. Wooden engine, wooden doors, wooden wheels, wooden seats, put the wooden key in the wooden ignition. Wooden start.
This morning my son said his ear hurt and I asked : on the inside or outside?
So he walks out the front door then comes back in and says: “both”.
My friend claims that he “accidentally” glued himself to his autobiography, but I don’t believe him. But that’s his story and he’s sticking to it.
My wife A german tourist jumped in the freezing water to save my dog. After he climbed out, he said, “here is ze dog, dry him off and keep him warm, he vill be fine. I asked him, “are you a vet?” He said: “Vet? I’m bloody soaking.”
1. Which French chemist is renowned for his discovery of the principles of vaccination?
2. Which American rock group recorded “The Cover of ‘Rolling Stone’”?
3. Chief of Staff Linda Vasquez is regular character from the opening seasons of which US drama?
4. Diana, princess of the Amazons is the alter ego of which female super hero?
5. Which British rock star said “There’s Elvis and me. I couldn’t say which of the two is best.”? 6. Chris Chibnall created which British television crime drama starring Olivia Coleman and David Tennant? 7. Honey, Apidae and Carpenter are types of what?
8. Which British socialite became ‘Lady Glen Affric’ following her May 2017 marriage?
9. What is the name of the American statistician known for his criticisms of Microsoft PowerPoint?
10. Which celebrity couple married at Belvedere, Florence in Italy in 2014?
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ocd awareness week
A wellbeing specialist is calling for Brits to be more aware of the symptoms of a health condition which affects 1 in 50 people in the UK and which can even be life-threatening.
Author Lynn Crilly wants everyone – including medical professionals – to have a greater understanding of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or ODC, which in its more severe cases can totally control a person’s life. Speaking in OCD Awareness week, Lynn said: “This week is OCD Awareness Week and it provides all of us with an opportunity to find out more about this mental health condition and bust a lot of the myths which exist,” said Lynn. “But identifying it early and helping sufferers get treatment means we can take steps to avoid the illness becoming worse and increasingly disruptive to a person’s life.”
OCD Awareness Week aims to tackle the stigma surrounding the anxietyrelated condition. “We’ve probably all heard that friend or family member saying they have ‘a touch of OCD’ because they like the dishwasher stacked a certain way, but people who suffer from OCD aren’t ‘a bit tidy’ – they can link their behaviours with unconnected outcomes such as a loved one’s life being in jeopardy.”
Myth: Everyone is a bit ‘OCD’ Truth: There are two parts to OCD, obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are intrusive thoughts, pictures, or urges whereas compulsions are the actions and behaviours in which people might engage in to help release the anxiety caused by the obsessions. If someone has OCD, their lives will most likely be consumed with the obsessive thoughts and compulsions, which can interfere with work, school and social life, leaving very little time for anything else. OCD has certain criteria required to make a diagnosis, that criteria will be different to someone who is, say, thorough about certain aspects of their life.
Myth: OCD is just about cleaning and handwashing. Truth: OCD manifests itself differently in different people. Yes, there are a proportion of OCD sufferers who have a fear of germs which can result in hand washing
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or extreme cleaning compulsions. However, obsessions can fixate on almost anything from fear of contamination and illness, worrying about harming others, preoccupation with numbers and patterns or fear of their own death or a loved one’s death.
Myth: Sufferers of OCD do not understand their behaviours are irrational
Truth: Most sufferers do know that the relationship between their obsessions and compulsions are irrational and the compulsions can be potentially harmful to themselves and others around them. However, it is hard for them to know when their brain is ‘lying’ to them, whilst they are experiencing strong urges to obey its irrational commands.
Myth: OCD is caused by stress
Truth: Whilst stress can exacerbate the symptoms in sufferers, OCD is a mental illness which can incite uncontrollable fears and anxiety which will most likely occur with or without stressful situations.
Myth: OCD is rare in children
Truth: Childhoodonset OCD is quite common, occurring in approximately 1% of all children. Furthermore, recent research indicates that approximately half of all adults with OCD experienced symptoms of the disorder during their childhood.
Myth: People with OCD worry about things nonsufferers do not
Truth: Everybody gets thoughts and worries about a loved one being harmed, or themselves becoming ill, or what would happen if...…? How many times have you personally touched wood for good luck, or salute a magpie? Whilst you may do this occasionally, with the thought passing through as soon as the action is finished, someone with OCD will get trapped in a cycle.
Myth: OCD only affects certain people
Truth: OCD can affect anyone regardless of gender, race, sexuality, or social background. It has no limits.
Myth: OCD is not treatable
Truth: Many sufferers of OCD do not seek treatment because they are embarrassed, or they think there is nothing that can be done to help them. However recovery is possible if you are prepared to put in the effort needed.
If more people had assistance dogs, less people would need to go into the care system.
That is the view of June James, a 77-year-old former social worker who has benefitted greatly from having a disability assistance dog over the past 10 years.
The mother-of-two has had two pooches trained by the Sheffield-based Support Dogs charity, to empower her to live independently despite spending years battling osteoarthritis and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). June, from Hillsborough, is living and working with support dog Lawson, a Fox Red Labrador who has become her righthand-dog, picking up dropped objects, helping her to get dressed and undressed, opening and closing doors and even loading and unloading the washing machine. Lawson, who alongside June qualified as an official Support Dogs partnership earlier this year, is June’s second support dog, taking up the lead from her previous canine aide, her beloved pet dog Harley, a Cocker Spaniel who was trained by the charity 14 years ago.
Harley died aged 15 in September last year, just two months before June’s partner, Mac Dewsnap passed away aged 80. June, a grandmother-of-four and great-grandmotherof-two who left her social worker job aged 54 due to her condition, said: “I’m sure there are people who have gone into care who needn’t have, because these dogs are indispensable for the elderly. If things were different, I would be saying everyone ought to have one. They wouldn’t have to go into care, as long as they could manage a dog, and not necessarily a big dog –someone like Harley. He was like a person to me – he was so good at his job. They are better than carers.” She added that Harley was also a source of great comfort when Mac went into care.
Statistics from the 2023 Support Dogs Client Survey reveal that almost two thirds of respondents on the charity’s disability assistance programme classed their support dog as their main medical aid. And 100 per cent said their care needs have reduced, while two thirds reported a reduction in emergency calls and more than half reported
a reduction in home visits by health workers.
June, who had previously been active and enjoyed walks in the Peak District, had suffered from “excruciating pain” from being in her late 20s, and would often fall over.
It wasn’t until she had an MRI scan around 20 years ago that medics confirmed she had MS and osteoarthritis. Her condition makes it difficult to bend, for instance to put her socks on or pick things up, and she uses a mobility scooter while out and about – with faithful support dog Harley, and now Lawson, walking alongside.
It was during an event in Hillsborough Park in 2010 that Harley was drawn to the dogs on a Support Dogs information stand. June found out more about the charity and set about getting Harley trained. Within six months, he was a fully-fledged support dog. “It was marvellous,” said June. “It gave him a purpose as a working dog and it greatly benefitted me.” Harley retired at 11 and Support Dogs sourced and matched Lawson to June. For a time, June lived with both dogs, while Lawson underwent his training. “I did feel anxious about getting a second dog, but I’ve got the kind of MS that gets worse over time,” said June. I knew if I needed one now, I would certainly need one later on.” June even thinks Lawson gave Harley a little boost in his final years, being an energetic friend. “He lasted a little bit longer,” she said.
June spoke just weeks after Support Dogs –which also provides assistance dogs to help autistic children and adults with epilepsywas granted planning permission for a new headquarters, near Hillsborough Stadium. The move will enable the charity to increase the number of dogs it trains and therefore the number of people it can help. She added: “The charity has been indispensable for me. It’s an organisation that should grow, because the need for them is so large, and the need is increasing.”
To find out more about the work of Support Dogs, please visit www. supportdogs.org.uk or call 0114 2617800.
St John Ambulance has today released alarming new research that shows that a third of Brits are afraid to give CPR to a woman because they are worried about touching breasts. And the same proportion, a third of men say they are concerned they will be accused of ‘inappropriate’ touching when giving chest compressions to a woman in cardiac arrest in public - versus 13% of women.
To raise awareness of the issue facing women, St John Ambulance has launched a campaign that sees Chelsea FC Women’s Captain, Millie Bright, broadcaster and DJ, Ashley James, a social content creator and disability campaigner, Lucy Edwards, and activist, Sharon Gaffka, join forces to introduce the world’s first educational bra, The CPR Bra. The bra has been created to reassure people that taking fast action is the right thing to do to save a life regardless of gender. It features the message ‘It’s OK to Save My Life’ on the front, along with a reminder of the steps needed to respond to a cardiac arrest. A defibrillator can make a critical difference, as when used within the first three minutes it can increase the chances of someone surviving a cardiac arrest by up to 70%. The defibrillator has pads that need to be placed on bare skin on the chest area. On hearing this information, 38%
of people agreed that their levels of discomfort would rise. Nearly half of the male respondents stated they feel less comfortable using a defibrillator on a woman knowing that they might have to remove her clothing, including a bra, versus 31% of females surveyed. The research confirms that training can make a huge difference when it comes to addressing the gender disparity, with 64% of all respondents agreeing that their comfort levels would increase if offered the right support and training. During Restart a Heart Day – when St John Ambulance and other health partners come together to teach CPR – St John will be focusing on ensuring that the public understands how to give vital first aid to a woman in cardiac arrest and address any concerns with doing so. With nearly a quarter of people surveyed agreeing that they are less likely to give CPR to a woman in public than a man, the campaign is a critical move in changing perceptions. Jordan said: “Our message to people is that it is always better to do something than nothing in these circumstances. Regardless of gender, when it comes to CPR, every ‘body’ is the same, the technique is the same and everyone deserves the best possible chance of survival.”
cares awards
Sheffield’s carers are to be celebrated for the care and support that they give to the people of Sheffield.
The Sheffield Cares Excellence Awards, hosted by Sheffield City Council’s Adult Health and Social Care team, will celebrate and empower the city’s most skilled and dedicated carers.
People are asked to help with these awards, that will shine the spotlight on the city’s amazing carers, by nominating carers for an award from the city’s 17,500 strong care sector workforce.
In addition, Sheffield has around 11,000 unpaid carers and around 7,000 young carers. Anyone who contributes to social care support in Sheffield can be nominated. The awards will be celebrated in the Sheffield Cares Excellence Awards Ceremony which will place at Sheffield City Hall on Thursday 13th February 2025.
Who can nominate?
Anyone can make a nomination and there is no limit on how many people that someone can nominate in each category. Those nominating carers for an award can nominate in more than one award category. Who can be nominated?
People nominated must have an active paid or
unpaid role in providing safe, high-quality care in Sheffield. Anyone nominating someone for a Young Carer Award must get permission from the carer’s parent or legal guardian.
What are the award categories?
The main Care Excellence Awards are focused around four themes:
• Compassion in Care
• Inspirational Support or Leadership
• Dignity, Respect & Inclusion in care
• Commitment to Care
In addition, there are seven specialist awards:
• Young Carer Award
(Primary age, secondary age, & Young Adult 16-25)
• Newcomer / Apprentice of the Year Personalised Support Award – Supporting People to Live the Life they want to live Dignity Award
• Team of the Year
• Social Care Hero of the Year
• Lifetime Achievement Award
All nominations will be carefully considered by our independent panel of decision-makers. The panel will be made up of individuals who receive care and support and of people who have a wider interest in the social care sector in the UK.
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xmas snowflakes at crystal peaks
They can’t predict a White Christmas for Crystal Peaks shopping centre this year…but there definitely will be snowflakes!
The Children’s Hospital Charity’s famous snowflake fundraising campaign will add a little extra Festive sparkle to the award-winning shopping centre throughout the Festive period.
Every year, more than 250 sponsored snowflakes decorate the exterior of Sheffield Children’s Hospital, with businesses, schools, community groups and thankful families showing support for The Children’s Hospital Charity. This year, for the sixth year, a further 40 giant snowflakes will also decorate the exterior of Crystal Peaks, forming an essential part of the seasonal decorations at the shopping centre.
And Children’s Hospital Charity mascot Theo the Bear will be around on November 13 when the snowflakes and the centre’s other
Festive decorations are switched on.
“We are always delighted to join The Children’s Hospital Charity and this is a campaign that has now become a firm part of our Christmas celebrations,” said Crystal Peaks centre manager Lee Greenwood.
“Crystal Peaks is very much at the heart of the community and so we are very happy to support Sheffield Children’s Hospital, which touches the lives of so many people every year. We hope that our visitors will enjoy seeing the snowflakes and will want to support this outstanding city charity as much as we do.”
The award-winning snowflake appeal has now raised well over £1m for Sheffield Children’s Hospital, bringing people together with a shared goal of building a better future for staff, patients and their families.
nutcracker returns to SheffieLd’S city haLL
After last year’s success, Imperial Classical Ballet® returns this year to the UK to enchant you with the delightful production of The Nutcracker.
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a trip to your local theatre for a dazzling production of the most famous ballet in the world – The Nutcracker, featuring a large, live Orchestra!
Snow flurries, sweets, princes, magic, and love are just some
of the elements that will be brought together. A highly accessible ballet, full of familiar music such as the Waltz of the Flowers and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.
This ballet continues to capture the hearts and imaginations of all generations across the world. It is a truly captivating piece of theatre, a wonderful introduction to ballet whilst retaining its appeal for anyone who is familiar with it.
Grenoside Working Men’s Club is a private members’ club in the heart of Grenoside Village.
Role - GWMC requires a Steward/Stewardess to manage the Bar. This requires at least five years’ experience & proven ability in all aspects of bar, cellar & cash management, stock control, ordering, supervising of bar staff and dealing with suppliers.
You need to be passionate about customer service and be enthusiastic and flexible with a “can-do” attitude.
Applications - in writing: FAO Club Secretary, 195 Main Street, Grenoside, Sheffield S35 8PP, or email: grenogwmc@gmail.com with subject: FAO Club Secretary - Job Application
Please include your CV and a covering letter. References are required.
Closing Date: 31st October 2024
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I intend to conduct on or from the premises the following licensable activities:
Sale by retail of alcohol for consumption On & OFF the premises:
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Interested parties or responsible authorities may make written representations to The Licensing Service, Sheffield City Council, Block C Staniforth Road Depot, Staniforth Road, Sheffield S9 3HD about this application by 8th November 2024
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Coronation Street: Carla informs David and Shona that she’s made an offer on their house, while at No.8, an escalating row breaks out between Jesse, Sarah and David as Gail Platt snaps. But Gail is taken away in an ambulance and David and Sarah blame themselves for starting the row with Jesse. Chesney gets back from the kebab shop to take Joseph to the airport for his skiing trip. But he then discovers he has missed messages about the flight being brought forward. Can he get there in time? Lauren extends an olive branch to Bobby by inviting him to visit Frankie in hospital. In the baby unit, Lauren’s taken aback when Max confesses he does have feelings for her but admits she feels the same. As Toyah prepares to move into her digs, Nick offers to drive her and her stuff there.
Emmerdale:
A knock at the door at Wishing Well heralds the arrival of DS Foy who informs Belle she’s under arrest and is to accompany him to the station. Billy continues to feel like the most useless dad and husband. With the family in desperate need of money, he decides to take on another illegal fight and starts prepping for the bout. Can Mack stop him from taking part? And can Aaron’s take on the situation stop Billy from taking part?Moira’s got a new date for the operation to remove her brain tumour and she’s terrified. Nicola starts to notice that Carl isn’t himself. And when the mum realises Carl’s problem seems to be somehow connected to Tom, is she about to find out her nephew has been menacing the little lad?
Eastenders:
At The Arches, Jack is reluctantly forced to agree to turn a blind eye to Harry’s dodgy dealings. At the Slaters, Jean starts to get suspicious about Freddie’s evasive manner, as he’s never been the best at keeping a secret. Jean is sure that Freddie is hiding something big about Kat but will she uncover the horrifying truth? Teddy wants to make Barney feel more included. He comes up with an idea but his efforts to make amends to Barney fall flat. Fed up with how things have been going since they ended up in Walford, Barney makes a decision. It’s the Panesars’ turn to plot revenge on the Mitchells. But Suki insists she doesn’t want to see any more of her family behind bars and begs Nish to cool things down. Uncharacteristically, Nish sees the sense in Suki’s words and tells the family that he and Suki will have a meet with Teddy to sort things out.
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blades unbeaten run halted by leeds
United’s impressive unbeaten start to the season came to an end with defeat at Elland Road on Friday night. Second half goals from Pascal Struijk and substitute Mateo Joseph saw the hosts run out winners in front of a passionate home support. Boss Wilder made four changes for the clash in West Yorkshire, with Hamer returning to the starting XI, where he was joined by Burrows, Shackleton and Norrington-Davies, who was handed his first league start since February. Gilchrist, McCallum, Brewster and Rak-Sakyi dropped to the bench. Before kick-off, club captain Jack Robinson and former Blades loanee Ethan Ampadu laid flowers in front of the away end, as respects were paid to George Baldock. After a cagey opening 10 minutes or so from both
sides, Moore did well to hold the ball up on the left and eventually the ball was worked to Hamer via Ahmedhodžić, but the shot was deflected and gathered by Meslier. From the midway point of the first half though, the hosts gradually pushed United back and from Rothwell’s pass, Ramazani hit the outside of the post, before Cooper produced an excellent low save to deny the forward after he’d combined with Piroe to fashion a shooting opportunity. Before half time, Coooper tipped an Aaronson effort round the post, before the American international volleyed over from a promising position right on the whistle. The home side once again pushed United back at the beginning of the second half and perhaps Aaronson should have done better when firing over after the Blades didn’t fully clear a cross from the
MCCann’s delIGht
Grant McCann spoke of his delight for striker Joe Ironside as he netted his first league goal of the campaign to secure Rovers’ win at Swindon Town.
Ironside drilled home a 94th minute penalty after being handed a start at the County Ground. And McCann was full of praise for the attitude of the striker both on and off the pitch. “I’m really pleased for Joe Ironside to get his goal,” McCann said. “He’s had to wait patiently for his opportunity because of the form of Bill but I thought those two worked well together. Billy had a good chance or two where he’s worked the keeper and hit the bar. Joe is unbelievable from 12 yards. He’s really good and really confident and he works on it all the time. I’m really pleased for him.”
Ironside scored in the Bristol Street Motors
Trophy earlier in the campaign but has been chasing his first goal in Sky Bet League Two as he chases down the careerbest total he achieved last season. The win over Swindon also marked the return to action of James Maxwell for the first time since the opening day of the season. The left back has fully recovered from his fractured foot and came off the bench at Swindon for the dramatic conclusion to the game. McCann said: “It’s great. Maxi has been training really well and we’re really fortunate here. We didn’t play with any full backs but we had two on the bench, two travelling with us and two played in a behind-closeddoors friendly game at the training ground this morning. They’re all going to be needed at some point. This gives us a plan B but we have a
left. On the hour, Souza was cautioned by referee Smith, a yellow card that rules him out of the next game. Looking to change the game, Wilder opted for a triple change as Gilchrist, Peck and Campbell replaced Shackleton, Hamer and O’Hare and those substitutions aided United’s cause, with Burrows seeing a shot blocked after he’d combined with Moore following a Rodon mistake, before Arblaster saw a shot deflected wide by Tanaka. But on 69 minutes, the game swung decisively in Leeds favour as STRUIJK diverted the ball into the roof of the net having lost his marker to connect with Rothwell’s near post corner. Rak-Sakyi and Brewster were thrown on as the Blades chased an equaliser, but following consecutive corners, Arblaster was booked and MATEO JOSEPH made sure of the spoils for the
couple of ways of playing which is really pleasing.”
Meanwhile McCann revealed he was looking to ‘fight fire with fire’ as he switched formations for Rovers’ trip to Swindon Town. Hosts Swindon have used a 3-5-2 system regularly this term and McCann was eager to go toe to toe with the opposition. “I thought the boys delivered the plan to a tee,” he said. “We were more expansive. I thought we played well and delivered the plan well. We’ve played this system before but not started with it so it’s good we can have that plan B now moving forward.”
home side in the final minute of the 90, with Piroe claiming the assist in what was a swift counter attack. Chris Wilder offered no complaints to the end result. He said: “We got done by the better side. They were better in all departments. From the off, they won more first balls and dropped on second balls. They were sharper to everything, and by far and away the best team we have played this season and that’s no disrespect to the other teams that we have played. They’ve got really good players in all positions and they have a few injured as well. They have quality right the way through and they’ve done that to other teams as well this season. We’re disappointed with our performance, and obviously the spotlight will go on why we changed it, it would have been quite easy for me not to change it, but we felt this was the
best opportunity of getting a result here. The first goal comes from a corner, that’s not a tactical situation, we just haven’t dealt with a corner well enough. We gave the ball away cheaply, turned it over too cheaply, never found a structure to play through them as we have done, made poor decisions, and it wasn’t our night.”
Whilst acknowledging United weren’t at their best, Wilder says the players will come together and look to bounce back quickly, with a midweek trip on the horizon. He added: “It’s not the end of the world, we’ll dust ourselves down and we’ll have to go again, it’s the first time we have had a little hiccup in our season so far, 10 games in, so how react is crucial and I’m sure knowing what the players inside the changing room are feeling right now, then we’ll come roaring back.”
burnley taKe the POInts
Wednesday’s threegame run of resistance was ended by promotion hopefuls Burnley, who ran out 2-0 winners at Hillsborough. Goals either side of half time from Jaidon Anthony and Josh Brownhill ensured the points went back over the Pennines but that was hardly the story of the game. The Owls created chances, missed them, and the Clarets duly profited. Wednesday’s intent was clear from the start.
Marvin Johnson played a delicious arched through-ball to Iké Ugbo but Bashir Humphrey’s sliding challenge denied the Canadian striker. Burnley came under fierce pressure, pushed firmly on the back foot.
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16 seCOnd wInner beats MIllers
Paul Mullin’s goal 16 seconds into his return to the starting lineup was enough to see Wrexham beat Rotherham at the AESSEAL New York Stadium.
Mullin replaced injured Jack Marriott to make only his second league start of the campaign following back surgery in the summer. He volleyed home Ryan Bennett’s cross for his first league goal of the season to clinch just a second away win in League One. Wrexham had to defend
well in the second half to keep out an in-form Rotherham side who had lost just one of their previous nine games. But, like Wrexham, they were also without their top scorer in Jonson Clarke-Harris and drew a blank. Joe Rafferty volleyed wide and then set up captain Hakeem Odoffin whose effort was comfortably saved by Arthur Okonkwo. But Wrexham’s goalkeeper was at full stretch to keep out Joe Powell’s deflected free-kick.
Mullin was shown a yellow card for a late challenge on Millers
goalkeeper Cameron Dawson on the stroke of half-time. The pair also shared plenty of exchanges after the break when Dawson twice denied the Dragons’ striker, either sides of saves from Tom O’Connor’s free kick and Dan Scarr’s effort. Rotherham also had chances, but Sam Nombe should have done better after Wrexham failed to clear a corner before Cohen Bramall’s free-kick went close.
Valentin and then the latter’s inviting cross was inches away from the advancing Ugbo. For all their pressure, though, the Owls were fortunate to stay on level terms midway through the first half as the Clarets crept back into the game. Brownhill let fly from 20 yards and the ball whistled inches wide after taking a wicked deflection off Akin Famewo. Wednesday headed straight up the other end and had a golden opportunity to open the scoring. Barry Bannan’s set piece was right on the head of Ugbo, who headed over the top with the goal gaping. And the Owls were made to pay for that profligacy eight minutes before the break. Yan Valery miscontrolled a hopeful CJ Egan-Riley punt forward, Anthony pounced and slid beyond James Beadle. Valentin was a man on a mission immediately after the resumption, darting down the right to the byline after beating his marker but couldn’t pick out a teammate in the box. And on 49 minutes, Wednesday paid for a second time. Zian Flemming broke free down the middle, Beadle blocked, but the loose ball fell kindly for Brownhill to crash home. That gave the hosts a mountain to climb and Danny Röhl made a double change on the hour, introducing Anthony Musaba and Svante Ingelsson – but Burnley should have
put the game to bed 10 minutes later. Brownhill delivered a perfect cross for Josh Laurent, whose glancing header was wide of the target. Jeremy Sarmiento almost made it three, nodding against the far post after Beadle expertly kept out Anthony’s free kick, before Michael Smith’s late volley that sailed into the Kop summed up an afternoon of S6 frustration.
But Danny Rohl drew the positives from what he saw as an encouraging performance against the promotion hopefuls. The difference, he explained to the media post-match, was the Clarets’ cutting edge: “All in all, the performance was okay but not the result. But I can take the positives from this performance against a well organised team who showed their clinical side. We had chances today and as a manager it is a concern if that is not the situation. The chances were good and the one right at the end was the story of the game. We have to improve in both boxes and this is our intention week-by-week. For me, we have made improvements, achieved some good results but this is football and there will be setbacks. Today is a setback which we must show our side of how we can respond on Tuesday.”
