IMayor Ros Jones has this week confirmed at City of Doncaster Council’s Full Council meeting that there is an international airport operator ready to run the airport. The airport operator is secured as part of the procurement process to partner with the council which has established FlyDoncaster, a wholly owned limited company, to run the airport.
Mayor Ros explained to council that the process was complex and that there were several milestones to be reached before the airport can reopen in Spring 2026.
This included a submission to the Government’s Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) which was published this week. It covered the financial elements including the proposal to use some of Doncaster’s share of Government funding via South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA), known as gainshare, to support the airport reopening and why public funding is an appropriate mechanism to help reopen the airport.
“I want to confirm to council and the people of Doncaster that we have an international airport operator, ready
and waiting in the wings to work with us,”
said Mayor Ros.
“FlyDoncaster is a wholly owned company of this council, which has been established to manage the airport and partner with our international airport operator. Its key initial role is to mobilise the re-opening of the airport for passenger flights in Spring 2026.
Further details in relation to this will be included in the reports to go through the council decision making process in the weeks ahead.
“The overall tone of the subsidy report is a positive one and
acknowledges that this council has considered the options and why public funding is an appropriate mechanism to consider.
There are a number of points raised for further consideration and these will be responded to as part of our ongoing planning.
“This is set to be the largest single investment in Doncaster for more than a generation, hence the considerable level of due diligence and our rigorous and logical approach to accomplish this monumental challenge of saving and reopening our airport.
“This is a Team
Doncaster and Team South Yorkshire effort, I would like to thank the residents and businesses of Doncaster for their patience, we are not over the line yet, but we are nearly there,” she added.
The next stage includes Mayor Ros’ budget proposals as part of the council’s budget setting process and approval from South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority which are scheduled to go through the decisionmaking process over the coming weeks, culminating at Full Council on February 27 that seeks budget approval.
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Bluebell Wood children’s Hospice’s biggest ever raffle has launched, with the chance to win a fantastic prize of £3,000. The Magical Memories Superdraw opened on Monday, January 27th, with the draw being made on Friday, March 28th. Tickets cost just £1 each – and you can also support Bluebell Wood by selling books of tickets yourself to family and friends.
Eve Holroyd, Care Services Director at Bluebell Wood Children’s
Hospice, said: “Our aim is to create magical memories for families, whether they have days, weeks or years left together, and our annual draw is a wonderful way to support the work we do – with the added incentive of potentially winning £3,000 to help you crease magical memories with your loved ones.
“Our work ranges from providing activity days, workshops, and events for families throughout the year, such as craft and music sessions, to supporting young people
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“We also provide funfilled short breaks at the hospice, so children can stay with us, with or without their family, and our community team visits family homes, giving parents support and a break while caring for their child and doing activities.
“All these vital services are only possible with the incredible ongoing support we receive from the public.”
Last year’s raffle raised over £30,000, including gift aid, for the hospice
and the 2025 Superdraw aims to raise even more to support families. For full details about how to take part in the Magical Memories superdraw, visit: www. bluebellwood.org/
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RAF veteran back from the brink to join Royal British Legion’s Invictus Team
Former RAF Corporal Chris Platts can see the irony – he officiated at more than 100 funerals last year, but can still recall the darkest of days last year when he began to plan his own.
Funeral celebrant Chris, 39, said: “After five years of constant pain from a Service injury, I couldn’t see a way out and decided I was going to end it all.”
The father of two young boys planned to walk into the North Sea near RAF Lossiemouth and not come back. But he glanced over his shoulder and saw his sons’ nursery, where his wife Becky was also employed, and managed to pull himself back from the brink.
In a remarkable turnaround, just 18 months later, Chris is preparing to fly to Canada with the Royal British Legion to represent Team UK at the 2025 Invictus Games next month. In partnership with the MOD, the RBL is proudly supporting a 62-strong team, who are all wounded, injured and sick serving personnel and veterans. The multi-generational team includes participants from all services who have been selected based on the benefit that the Games will contribute towards their recovery.
Chris, from Hoyland in South Yorkshire, said: “I loved my 14 years in People Operations in the RAF, and enjoyed some amazing postings, including three years at SHAPE – the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in Belgium.”
But a seemingly innocuous injury in September 2018 left Chris in
excruciating pain with a stress fracture of the vertebrae which meant he could barely walk, eventually requiring spinal fusion surgery. A further diagnosis of arthritis of the wrist sent him into a spiral of despair.
He said: “I felt as if I didn’t want to be here anymore, what’s the point if you can’t even play with your children? I walked to the beach with the intention of getting into the North Sea and swimming to Norway, which I knew would obviously be the end of me. I was in a dark and horrible place.
“But I had to walk past the nursery where my wife worked, where my two boys went, and I realised I couldn’t put them through that, so I turned back.”
Chris was referred to the Royal British Legion for help and joined a Multi Activity Course at the charity’s Battle Back centre in Lilleshall. “It was life-changing,” he said. “Now, instead of withdrawing to bed, I know how to deal with my injury, and I always think that tomorrow will be a better day. My wife, Becky, will tell you I’m a completely different person.
“The RBL focusses on what you CAN do, rather than what you can’t, and by the end of that week, I was a new man. After years of being frustrated by a medical process with no progression, beaten down and defeated, thanks to the RBL and the support of my wife and children, I’m in a really good place now.”
With a new mindset, Chris applied to join the Royal British Legion’s Team UK and has been selected
for Canada 2025 to take part in sitting volleyball, rowing and alpine skiing.
He said: “I really don’t want to go back to the place I was in, and the Games is making me see that there is another way. Becky and my two boys, Edward and George, are coming out to Whistler to support me and we can’t wait. It will be such an experience.”
Royal British Legion’s Team UK Manager Louise Assioun said: “Our competitors all share something very unique – they’re all from the Armed Forces and they’ve all been through some pretty big life challenges, which can include having to deal with issues like trauma, amputations, complex PTSD and coping with the experiences of combat zones.
“There’s also something very special about the Invictus Games, which brings many nations together to compete, so it’s a great opportunity for them to be part of a team again and represent their country. The Games are an important part of their recovery – the pride they feel in taking part can literally transform lives – and the Royal British Legion, in partnership with the MOD, is incredibly proud to support Team UK at the Invictus Games.”
Established in 2014 by Prince Harry, the Invictus Games is an international adaptive multi-sport event for wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women, both serving and veterans to participate in as part of their recovery journey. Whistler will be the first ever Games to include winter sports.
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older housing policy
Residents will be asked to have their say on a new five-year strategy that will enable older people to live independently later in life.
The draft strategy has already passed through one round of consultation, and further views are being sought on shaping this before it is then approved by the Council’s Housing Committee. This second consultation will go live early next month (February). In this country, older age is often considered to be 65 and above, but providers of housing for older people set differing ranges –some starting at 50 years old. This strategy is aimed at tackling the issues that might affect all people as they get older to improve the housing choices that will be available to them – enabling to live independently at home for longer. There are estimated to be around 100,000 people aged 65 or older in Sheffield. Their contribution to the city is invaluable. Of those 100,000 older people, some 11,000 provide at least 19 hours of unpaid care a week, and more than 8,000 are in employment.
Sheffield has a growing and increasingly diverse older population.
Between this year and 2040, the number of people aged 65 and over is expected to increase by 21%, and by 26% for people aged 85 and above. There are related health considerations to plan for. Most people would prefer to live independently in their own home for as long as possible, but to make this a reality health, care and housing services need to be better integrated. Meeting older people’s needs will require an increase in accessible and adaptable mainstream homes - including those that are designed for multi-generational living. This also requires more specialist housing providing varying levels of support and/or care. It is estimated the number of properties available to rent is below where they should be, and part of this strategy will look at addressing that shortfall. The draft strategy builds on the progress made by the Older People’s Independent
Living (OPIL) Housing Strategy that was in place between 2017 and 2022. It will address some of the previous strategy’s objectives and will see the Council working collaboratively with partners, communities and residents.
The scope of the strategy covers three main areas:
• Mainstream age-friendly housing
• Specialist older people’s housing for independent living
• Housing support for all that enables people in later life to live well in their home
The draft strategy has been developed via a cross-sector steering group which includes people with lived experience such as volunteers from organisations such as Sheffield Age UK and Sheffield 50 plus, and officers from the Council’s Housing, Adult Social Care, Planning and Public Health Intelligence teams. That partnership working is essential if the ambitions of the strategy are to be realised. Cllr Douglas Johnson said: “We know that people want to be living independently in their own homes for as long as they can. To do that, their homes need to meet their needs and be affordable, warm and climate-ready for the future. This strategy will help us to determine where we need more housing suitable for older people in the city, as well as how we can make our existing homes and neighbourhoods better for an aging population. It is an opportunity to address inequalities for everyone. We want as many people as possible to have their say so that this consultation brings in a true reflection of the needs of the people of Sheffield.”
The outcome of this second round of consultation will be presented back to the Housing Committee this summer (2025) where a final policy will be debated by the committee for approval.
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Crimestoppers is reminding local people across the region there are signs to spot that domestic abuse could be happening to someone close to them, in a new campaign launched this week. In 2023, the charity received over 4,000 reports on domestic abuse offences. They are appealing for anyone who is aware of it happening to contact them 100% anonymously, as it can save lives.
Anyone can become a victim of domestic abuse, with 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men experiencing it in their lifetime. And in too many cases, it results in death, with 2 women murdered by a current or former partner each week across the UK. Often, children living in households are the unseen victims who carry this trauma throughout their lives.
Information can be given 100% anonymously to Crimestoppers in over 150 different languages, 365 days of the year, 24/7, by calling the UKbased Contact Centre on 0800 555 111, or by completing a safe and secure online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org. In an emergency, always call 999.
Domestic abuse can be physical, psychological, emotional, sexual, or financial. And any adult can be a perpetrator. How do you know if someone is a victim of domestic abuse?
Some of the signs can include:
• Their partner puts them down in front of other people
• They are constantly worried about making their partner angry
• They make excuses for their partner’s behaviour
• Their partner is extremely jealous or possessive
• They have unexplained marks or injuries
• They’ve stopped spending time with friends and family
• They are depressed or anxious, or you notice changes in their personality.
Please note: Computer IP addresses are never traced and no-one will ever know you contacted Crimestoppers. For telephone calls, there is no caller line display, no 1471 facility and calls have never been traced.
A tree for everyone!
South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard, has opened a new Tree for Everyone Grant Fund which is available to everyone in the region who would like to plant more trees.
The new £50,000 Grant Fund is part of the Mayor’s Million Trees project, which aims to plant 1.4million trees in South Yorkshire. The new Grant Fund is for people in the region who would like to plant trees here, on land where planting rights are secured, and where the trees will provide a public benefit and enhance environmental sustainability. A total of £50,000 has been allocated for the fund with grants awarded in amounts of between £250 and £2,500. South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) will work with the South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF) to deliver the Grant Fund.
In contrast to the Free Trees for Communities scheme, which is only open to community groups and provides packs of 50 trees, the Grant Fund is open to everyone in South Yorkshire, and can offer a more flexible number of trees, equipment, surveys or other professional support, provided applicants meet the criteria.
South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard, said:
“I’ve made no secret of the fact that I want to plant 1.4 million trees, one for every person who lives in South Yorkshire. Trees enrich our lives, sustain our communities and provide countless environmental benefits. That’s why I’m so proud to be opening this new Grant Fund to enable people in South Yorkshire to plant more trees. Trees are both our heritage and our future, so I’m looking forward to working with our communities across Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster and Sheffield to create a healthier, wealthier, greener and cleaner South Yorkshire.”
The fund will be open for round one of applications between Friday 24 January 2025 and Friday 21 February 2025. This round will only be suitable for projects that intend to plant trees or develop tree planting initiatives in this tree planting season and all funds must be used by 31
March 2025.
For almost 40 years, South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF) has invested millions of pounds in community groups and organisations to address critical social issues and improve lives across the region. Michelle Dickinson, SYCF’s head of philanthropy and programmes, said: “Planting trees is such a simple yet powerful way to help create a healthier and more resilient South Yorkshire. Utilising our strong relationships with community groups and networks across the region, we’ll work to drive participation in key target areas. We’re proud to partner with Oliver Coppard and his team on this unique project, which promises to leave a lasting, positive impact on our regionboth now and for future generations.”
A subsequent round will be opened later in 2025 for projects that intend to invest in tree planting over the next 12 months and projects that will be complete by March 2026. To find out more information or to apply to the Grant Fund visit www.southyorkshire-ca. gov.uk/tree-fund or to find out more information about other tree planting initiatives in South Yorkshire visit https:// www.southyorkshire-ca. gov.uk/
AwArds open
The Movement for Good Awards, spearheaded by the Benefact Group, is set to donate over £1 million to charities up and down the country this year. Now in its seventh year, this transformative initiative invites residents in South Yorkshire to nominate their favourite charities for a chance to receive a donation of £1,000. From today, South Yorkshire residents can make a nomination at www. movementforgood.com –a simple act that could have a lasting impact. Winners will be drawn at random, and the initiative will also feature special sector-specific draws, with charities able to secure larger grants of £5,000. The timetable for these draws is available on the website, with winners announced throughout the year. The Movement for Good Awards has donated over £6 million to charities in the UK and Ireland since the initiative started in 2019. The Rotherham Hospice Trust, Doing What Really Matters and Firefly Cancer Awareness and Support, are some of the South Yorkshire causes that have previously benefitted from the funding thanks to almost 13,000 nominations from the public. Mark Hews, Group Chief Executive of Benefact Group, said: “Benefact Group is a family of award-winning specialist financial
services companies and the third largest corporate donor to charity in the UK. Owned by a charity ourselves, charitable giving is at the heart of what we do. All of our available profits go to good causes and the more the Group grows, the more the Group can give. We are delighted to be able to donate over £1million to good causes each year through our Movement for Good Awards and are grateful to all our supporters, including the customers of the trusted insurer, Ecclesiastical, and the responsible and sustainable asset manager, EdenTree. Our Movement for Good Awards help charities change lives for the better and we know that for many charities, £1,000 can make a real difference.”
The Benefact Group – a family of award-winning financial services companies - has donated over £230 million to charitable causes since 2014 and was recognised as the third biggest corporate giver in the UK last year.1.With a goal to reach £250 million by 2025, the organisation is committed to ensuring its profits drive positive change. Nominations are open now at www. movementforgood.com.
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The roadmap for the restoration, refurbishment, and long-term sustainability of the iconic Sheffield Town Hall was approved last week.
For over 125 years, the Town Hall has been the democratic and civic heart of Sheffield. While the building remains structurally sound, it is showing signs of age and requires investment to ensure its continued use and preservation as a Grade I listed heritage asset.
The restoration plan will address key issues, including accessibility, fire safety, structural repairs, and the preservation of the Town Hall’s historical features.
Cllr Tom Hunt, Leader of Sheffield City Council and Chair of the Strategy and Resources Committee, added: “The Town Hall is not just a building; it is a symbol of our city’s heritage and democracy. Since it was opened by Queen Victoria in 1897, it has played a pivotal role in the lives of Sheffield residents.”
Further updates on the project’s progress will be shared as work continues.
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Sheffield MuSic ScholarShip announced in MeMory of Sarah nulty
The Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation has partnered with WaterBear – The College of Music, to launch a groundbreaking scholarship designed to nurture the next generation of musical talent. This partnership honours the legacy of Sarah Nulty who was instrumental in shaping the city’s cultural landscape as the driving force behind Tramlines Festival.
The WaterBear x Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation Scholarship will cover the full tuition fees for one exceptional student pursuing
a BA (Hons) Professional Music degree at WaterBear’s Sheffield campus. Applicants can choose from a variety of industry-focussed courses, including Performance, Production, Electronic Music, Business, or Songwriting.
Speaking about the partnership, Sarah’s mother, Julie Voisey, said:
“We’re excited and honoured to team up with WaterBear to offer this scholarship award. Sarah was incredibly passionate about music and supporting emerging talent, and this scholarship is a wonderful way to carry on that legacy. It gives someone the chance to pursue their passion with hands-on, industryfocussed education, and kick-start their music career.”
Sarah was a passionate and dedicated event organiser who used Tramlines as a platform to create opportunities for artists across Sheffield. She was recognised not only for her organisational expertise but also for her genuine commitment to supporting emerging talent and ensuring the music community was inclusive and
accessible. This scholarship reflects her ethos, offering an aspiring artist the chance to access high-quality education and take meaningful steps towards a career in music. Applications for the scholarship will open on 1st May 2025, and candidates will be asked to submit a personal statement detailing their background, musical journey, and future aspirations. The application process also requires links to three recorded performances, which can be live or studio-based. The deadline for applications is Thursday, 31st July 2025, with the successful candidate being announced on Friday, 15th August
2025. This is a life-changing opportunity for one lucky recipient to study at WaterBear’s Sheffield campus, renowned for its cuttingedge approach to music education and strong connections to the industry. With flexible, real-world learning pathways, WaterBear empowers students to hone their craft while building sustainable careers in the music business.
For more information about the scholarship and to register your interest ahead of the application launch, please visit: waterbear.org. uk/scholarships/the-sarah-nultypower-of-music-foundation/
cryStal peakS record fair return for 2025
Check out the classic sounds of great music as the popular Crystal Peaks CD and Record Fair returns for 2025.
Presented by AA Record Fairs, the free event will be held at the award-winning Sheffield shopping centre from 9am to 4pm on Saturday, February 8, with a second already scheduled for April 12.
“We are very pleased to once again be bringing this exciting musical market back to Crystal Peaks, with a series of sales planned throughout 2025,” said centre manager Lee Greenwood.
“Our record fairs are always well-attended and are extremely popular with both vinyl collectors and people who love their classic albums in a traditional format.”
For more information about Crystal Peaks and all forthcoming events simply visit crystalpeakscentre.com
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Owners or Occupiers of land (including buildings) near the operating centre(s) who believe that their use or enjoyment of that land would be affected, should make written representations to the Traffic Commissioner at Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UE, stating their reasons, within 21 Days of this Notice. Representors must at the same time send a copy of their representations to the applicant at the address given at the top of this notice.
A Guide to making Representations is available from the Traffic Commissioner’s Office.
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Application for a premises Licence We: olga & Asquith products Ltd have Applied to: Sheffield City Council for a New Premises Licence for: 257 Myrtle Road, Sheffield, S2 3HH
Licensable activities and accompanying hours applied for are:
Supply of Alcohol for Off-Premises consumption: Mon-Sat (10:00-17:00), Sun (10:00-16:00).
Any person who wishes to make a representation in relation to this application must give notice in writing of his/her representation by: 19th February 2025 stating the grounds for making said representation to: Licensing Team, Sheffield City Council, Block C, Staniforth Road Depot, Sheffield, S9 3HD OR email: licensingservice@sheffield.gov.uk
The application may be viewed in the Register held at the above offices or online on www.sheffield.gov.uk
it is an offence under 158 of the Licensing Act 2003 to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application and the maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for the offence is unlimited.
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A Guide to making Representations is available from the Traffic Commissioner’s Office.
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A Guide to making Representations is available from the Traffic Commissioner’s Office.
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Coronation Street: Amy’s off for a night out, but she’s rattled when she arrives at the party venue. She’s shocked to come face to face with Eric - dad of her rapist, Aaron. Ands she’s even more horrified when he shares some news. Steve finds a gloomy Leanne drowning her sorrows in a cup of tea in the cafe. He invites her to pop round later for a proper drink and she accepts. Later, as Leanne and Steve get closer, Leanne leans in for a kiss. Steve kisses her back passionately. Is this a terrible idea? Debbie shares her concerns about Abi’s mental health with Ronnie and admits she’s worried about Alfie’s safety. Cassie tells Evelyn that she’s moving in because Ken needs round-the-clock care, but Evelyn’s suspicious. Amy warns Steve to keep his misgivings about Cassie to himself in case Ken gets cross and chucks him out!
Emmerdale:
Having got married last year, Amy is thinking about the next milestone in their relationship and wants to start building a family. Moira’s encouraged her to broach the subject but Amy’s nervous as she approaches Matty. Asked how he is coping a year on from Heath’s death, dad Bob puts on a brave face, telling the GP he’s fine. He’s far from fine. Terrified that Antony’s dead in a hedge thanks to the blow she delivered to his head, Laurel just can’t handle it and wants to go to the police and tell them everything. Can Nicola, who’s dead against the idea, talk her around? Kerry’s absolutely horrified when she finds Pollard is planning on setting the shop alight and has bought all the gubbins he’d need to do so. April Windsor is still missing and her dad Marlon is going out of his mind. Desperate Marlon decides he’s going to up the reward money in the hope folk will pipe up with news on the missing teen.
Eastenders:
Jack is heartbroken to hear that his ex-wife Denise is dating someone else. Stacey’s plan brings her and Martin closer together again. During an emotionally charged moment, the ex-couple almost kiss! They pull away before things go any further. But Stacey and Martin are unaware that his other ex-wife, Ruby, has seen everything... Nigel is still not ready to reveal the truth about his devastating health news. Can Yolande convince Nigel not to shut himself off from the people in his life? When the coast is clear at No.41, Ravi and Denise prepare to get passionate...
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A GAME TOO FAR FOR US
Chris Wilder described Friday’s home loss to Hull City as ‘maybe a game too far’ for his United side, acknowledging his stretched group were ‘a bit disjointed’ at times. Reflecting on the reversal, the boss commented: “Poor goals from our point of view,
the first one gives them a huge lift because it enabled them to sit in a low block and then it is up to us break them down and we couldn’t find any real rhythm or quality.
“The second goal is another poor one to give away, the third one we’re chasing the game, and
the back door is open, I’d rather be like that than settle for getting beat 2-0.
“There will be twists and turns right the way through. We’ve put ourselves in a good position, but we can’t rest on our laurels and we have to get over this pretty quickly. The reinforcements are
coming, others are coming back from injury and I’m sure we’ll have a couple of new faces by the time we go to Derby.
“We have to accept we’ve been beaten, sometimes you win and sometimes you lose, and we’ve won plenty of games this season, so I’m not going to beat the boys up.”
“WE Will TAkE ThE pOSiTivE
After beating the Championship’s in-form team QPR 2-0, Danny Röhl praised a focused Owls performance in the capital.
Goals from Michael Smith and Callum Paterson sealed the win, which sees Wednesday climb above the Rs in the league table.
Röhl said: “We understand today, very
well, how we have to play this game.
“The first 15-20 minutes were not easy, a lot of set pieces and throw ins, and it was really not nice football. But, step by step we came into the game and controlled more. In key moments we scored and we got the clean sheet. We have spoken about conceding too many set pieces against
SUpERSUB WinS 3 pOinT FOR ROvERS SiBlEY
Harry Clifton came off the bench to snatch a late win for Rovers over perennial bogey side Harrogate Town. Rovers dominated for large spells of the game but yet again found the visitors a tough nut to crack, with concerns over a familiar story playing out against an opposition that have won four of the five meetings since their promotion to the EFL.
Clifton had other ideas however and squirmed a shot underneath Harrogate keeper James Belshaw on 86 minutes to ensure back-to-back league wins for Rovers
hAMz A SiGnS in AT Bl ADES
United's recruitment drive during the January transfer window has received a further boost, with the addition of a versatile FA Cupwinning Premier League midfielder, who has previously worked with boss Chris Wilder in the Sky Bet Championship.
- and a first over the Sulphurites.
Grant McCann handed a first Rovers start to Manchester United loanee Ethan Ennis and recalled Joe Ironside in two changes to his starting XI. Rovers made a strong start with intensity and a high tempo. Ironside connected with Jamie Sterry’s fine cross but could only turn the ball over the bar in the early stages.
James Maxwell’s fierce strike from 20 yards was well held by Belshaw moments later.
Harrogate were
The Blades have secured the services of Leicester City man Hamza Choudhury on-loan until the end of the season, with United having the option to make the move permanent in the summer.
Having previously managed the England U21 international during his stint at the helm at Watford, Wilder is delighted with the latest piece of business to be concluded:
The manager remarked:
"He has had success in this division and in an area of the pitch where we are understaffed, Hamza will give us physicality, presence
dangerous on the counter attack and produced real threat in the first half. Josh March sent an acrobatic overhead kick on goal, drawing a superb reaction save from Ted Sharman-Lowe. The Chelsea loanee made another excellent save when Anthony O’Connor thumped a header from a Bryn Morris free kick.
Harrogate should have taken the lead when Oliver Sanderson ghosted between the Rovers centre backs to meet a March delivery but blazed over the crossbar from eight yards out.
Sharman-Lowe was again
and energy. He has been our main target for this position.
"He's a winner, he's had success at Leicester, has been in and around their first team for a number of years and we are delighted that we can attract him to bring experience and quality to our group."
Born in Loughborough, Choudhury joined the Foxes at the age of just seven in 2005 and having
called upon to ensure Rovers went in level at the break as he pushed away a flicked header from March in the dying seconds of the half. Harrogate enjoyed their best spell of possession early in the second half but Rovers were soon back in control. Luke Molyneux was denied with a block after latching onto a cutback from Jamie Sterry. Morris curled a free kick just over the bar while March flashed a header across goal from a wellworked corner for the visitors.
Joe Sbarra looked to have
progressed through the ranks at City's academy, he furthered his development in League One and then the Championship with Burton Albion. His first-team debut with Leicester came in the EFL Cup against Liverpool in September 2017 and was followed by his Premier League bow against Tottenham Hotspur two months later.
The 2020-21 campaign
found the bottom corner with a curling effort only for O’Connor to stick out a boot and divert the ball off target.
Chances proved to be at a premium as the half wore on but Rovers finally broke the deadlock four minutes from time. Substitute Jordan Gibson sent a pass into Clifton who turned and shot low from 20 yards with the ball squeezing under the keeper and in. Rovers were comfortable in their lead in the remaining time to move back into the automatic promotion places.
saw Choudhury make his European debut for Leicester, with the now 27-year-old scoring against AEK Athens in the Europa League in October 2020. His last of 22 appearances in the aforementioned campaign came as a substitute in the FA Cup final success over Chelsea at Wembley.
During a loan spell in the second tier with Watford, which ended with Wilder
SiGnS On
lOAn FOR MillERS
Rotherham United are delighted to confirm the loan signing of midfielder Louie Sibley, who joins the Millers on a deal until the end of the season from Oxford United, subject to EFL and FA ratification. The 23-year-old arrives as part of the Millers’ first piece of business in the
at the helm at Vicarage Road, Choudhury made 36 starts for the Hornets. Last term saw Choudhury feature 41 times in all competitions for the Foxes, who pipped Ipswich Town to the title and this season he made four top-flight outings before the turn of the year.
Of his move to S2, the player himself is looking forward to working with Wilder and his staff again
us but today we did very well. Now we can be positive, we have 41 points and for me it’s a really good performance.
“Today, we were very
focused, organised and concentrated.
“Now, we will recover after a tough week, and we will take the positive feeling and go again.”
January Transfer Window and bolsters the engine room ahead of the club’s trip to Burton Albion this weekend.
Sibley rose through the Academy ranks with Derby County before graduating to the senior side at Pride Park Stadium in 2019 for whom he would go on to become an integral cog in the midfield, making just shy of 150 appearances before his departure in 2024.
The Burton-born operator played a starring role as the Rams earned promotion from Sky Bet League One last
and comes focused on one goal.
Choudhury commented:
"It has been going on for a couple of weeks but I'm happy to be here and ready to get going. I've seen the position that the team has put itself in and I want to come here and help.
"I worked with the gaffer for a couple of months at Watford, it was short, but I enjoyed it, so when he called there was only one
term, featuring heavily across 44 appearances in all competitions.
The England youth international chipped in with six goals from midfield throughout the 2023/24 campaign and is famed for his highoctane approach in the middle of the park. Despite his relatively tender years, Sibley can call upon experience from four seasons spent in the Sky Bet Championship, a division in which he has turned out 11 times in for his current employers Oxford United this season.
answer from me. "I've played here a couple of times and the atmosphere is always amazing. It is an attractive club for anyone and it is a really good fit for me and my family."
Choudhury becomes the Blades third addition so far this month, following forwards Ben Brereton Diaz and Tom Cannon through the door at Bramall Lane.
