Rotherham Council’s Cabinet has approved over £1m in funding that will see improvements to healthcare services and green space access across the borough.
The Council is set to allocate funds from its Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) – a £9.2m fund paid into by developers alongside planning permissions for new developments, like housing.
Following initial Cabinet approval in July last year, the Council invited applications for improvement projects.
Around £256,074 is expected to be
allocated to enhance five medical centres— serving areas impacted by new housing— which will directly address the strain on local healthcare services.
Dinnington Medical Centre (New Street, Dinnington), The Gate Surgery (Doncaster Gate), Rosehill Medical Centre (Rosehill Road, Rawmarsh), Stag Medical Centre (Wickersley Road) and Thorpe Hesley Surgery (Sough Hall Avenue, Thorpe Hesley) will benefit from improvements that will create additional clinical space, making it easier for residents to access
GP services and other healthcare provisions.
Meanwhile, £787,400 will go towards the Trans Pennine Trail Community Access project in Wath, with additional funding from the Council’s rights of way budget. The project, running until 2027, will enhance a 5km section of the Trans Pennine Trail to upgrade the existing infrastructure, improving connectivity for residents.
As part of the project, new access links will be developed, making it easier for residents to access the trail’s green spaces, contributing to the health and
well-being of the local community.
Cllr Robert Taylor, Cabinet Member for Transport, Jobs and the Local Economy, said: “By investing in healthcare and accessibility to our green spaces, we’re not just responding to today’s needs but building a stronger, more connected Rotherham for tomorrow.
“The funding for our local medical centres will help create more clinical space and improve access to vital healthcare services as our communities continue to grow. This investment is all
about ensuring that our residents get the care they need, when they need it, in the heart of their communities.
“Meanwhile, by improving accessibility to the Trans Pennine Trail, we’re encouraging healthier and more active lifestyles. Easy access to our green spaces is vital for the longer-term health and wellbeing of our communities.
“This investment is about forging a future where Rotherham is thriving. These projects are laying the foundation for an exciting, sustainable future, and we’re just getting started.”
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CROSSED WIRES PODCAST FESTIVAL RETURNS TO SHEFFIELD
crossed Wires announces the festival will return to Sheffield from 4th - 6th July 2025 with Help I sexted My Boss and No Such Thing As A Fish confirmed as the first headliners. Tickets are available at CrossedWires.Live from Friday 14th February with more acts to be announced soon.
Last year’s inaugural festival brought over 12,000 people to Sheffield’s city centre to see some of the nation’s favourite podcasters,
plus DJ sets, Q&As and fan events. Highlights included Katherine Ryan, Danny Robins, Katie Price, Romesh Ranganathan & Tom Davis, Adam Buxton, SELF ESTEEM and Jon Ronson.
From Friday 4th to Sunday 6th July, more iconic venues will be packed for blockbuster live shows, never-seenbefore performances and special guests – all hosted by the biggest names in podcasting, across comedy, current
affairs, culture, sport, family and wellbeing.
Kicking off this year’s headliners is Help I Sexted My Boss, hosted by etiquette expert William Hanson and DJ Jordan North. The fan favourites will be on stage at Sheffield’s City Hall on Saturday 5th July. After their 2024 tour sold out 15,000 tickets in just three hours and it became the world’s first podcast to be broadcasted into cinemas, this will be Help I Sexted My Boss’
only live show of 2025. Bonafide cultural phenomenon No Such Thing As A Fish will bring a live show to City Hall on Sunday 6th July. Their podcast sees QI researchers Dan Schreiber, James Harkin, Anna Ptaszynski and Andrew Hunter Murray share the most bizarre and hilarious facts they’ve discovered. Since 2014, the podcast has racked up 500 million listens.
This year, Crossed Wires’ Festival Fringe – its free
12/2/1994 - Four men break into the National Gallery of Norway and steal Edward Munch’s iconic painting The Scream.
13/2/2008 - Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd makes a historic apology to the Indigenous Australians and the Stolen Generations.
14/2/1929 - Saint Valentine’s Day massacre: Seven people, six of them gangster rivals of Al Capone’s gang, are murdered in Chicago, Illinois.
offering open to the public – will be bigger than ever. Further details on the Festival Fringe coming soon. Sharing a vision for a significant and inspiring national festival outside London, South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority will again be Crossed Wires’ regional partner and host sponsor. Sheffield City Council have awarded funds for a second year to help keep the festival firmly on the UK’s cultural calendar.
Crossed Wires is founded by some of the most respected names in British podcasting and live events, including Alice Levine (Co-host My Dad Wrote A Porno and British Scandal); Dino Sofos (Founder and CEO, Persephonica) and James O’Hara (Cofounder, Tramlines and Day Fever).
Tickets available at crossedWires.Live on Friday 14th February 2025
15/2/2001 - First draft of the complete human genome is published in Nature.
16/2/1923 - Howard Carter unseals the burial chamber of Pharaoh Tutankhamun.
17/2/1980 - Mount Everest, 1st Winter Ascent by Krzysztof Wielicki and Leszek Cichy.
18/2/1478 - George, Duke of Clarence, convicted of treason against his older brother Edward IV, is executed in private at the Tower of London.
I’ve just accidentally sent a naked photo of myself to everyone in my address book! Not only is it embarrassing, it’s cost me a fortune in stamps!
My wife got mad at me for kicking the dropped ice cubes under the refrigerator. But now it’s all water under the fridge.
My wife is threatening to leave me because of my obsession with wearing different clothes every half an hour.
I said, “Wait, I can change.”
I met a girl the other night at a club who said she’d show me a good time. When we got outside she ran a 40-metre dash in just 4.5 seconds.
As I put my car in reverse, I thought to myself... “This takes me back.”
Did you know a school of piranha can devour a child in 30 seconds?
Anyway, today I lost my job at the aquarium.
Job interviewer: “At the start you’ll be earning £20,000; later that will increase to £40,000. Me: “OK, I’ll come back later.”
An elderly couple is in church. The wife says to the husband, “I’ve let out one of those silent farts, what do I do?”
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expert hacks for bus savings
As living costs rise and environmental concerns grow, public transport is becoming essential for those looking to save money and reduce their carbon footprint.
Buses offer a costeffective and accessible travel option, and with a little know-how, passengers can make their budgets go even further.
Here an expert shares his tips for saving on bus travel:
Purchase a weekly or monthly bus pass
One of the most effective ways of saving money when riding the bus is to purchase weekly or monthly passes. These passes are often significantly discounted compared to paying for a single journey, especially for those who use the bus daily. This not only simplifies budgeting but also ensures that frequent riders get the most value for their money.
Check if you’re eligible for a discounted travel pass or ticket
Another vital step to reducing your transportation costs is determining if you qualify for a discounted pass. Most forms of transport provide reduced fares for specific groups, such as students, apprentices, pensioners and individuals with disabilities. These discounts can substantially lower the cost of commuting, making public transportation even more affordable. In London for example, weekly passes for apprentices and students aged 18+ are capped at £17.30, which is £7.40 less than a standard adult pass. Eligibility requirements will vary by location, so it’s essential to check with your local operator to see what discounts are available and how to apply. Often, proving your eligibility is as simple as showing a valid ID, student card or NHS badge when buying your ticket.
Make use of bus service mobile apps
Many transport systems now offer mobile apps that not only make planning your journey easier but also provide access to exclusive discounts and promotional fares. These apps often allow riders to purchase tickets or passes directly from their smartphones, sometimes at a lower rate than paying the driver with
cash or a physical card. Additionally, mobile apps typically feature real-time updates on bus schedules, helping you avoid missed connections and unnecessary expenses.
Take advantage of seasonal promotional offers
Taking advantage of seasonal promotional offers is another effective strategy for saving money on bus fares. Many operators run special promotions during holidays, local events, or certain times of the year, offering discounted fares or even free rides. These promotions often aim to encourage more people to use public transport and can result in substantial savings for regular commuters and occasional riders alike.
It’s worth keeping an eye on announcements from your local transit provider or signing up for notifications to ensure you don’t miss out on these limited-time deals. Understand your bus operator’s refund policy
Understanding your local bus service’s refund policy is essential for avoiding unnecessary costs. Life is unpredictable, and there may be times when you purchase a pass or ticket that you can’t use as planned. Knowing whether you’re eligible for a refund or credit can prevent you from losing money on unused fares. Some transit agencies offer partial refunds on monthly or weekly passes if they are returned before being fully used, while others might allow you to transfer the value of an unused pass to a future date. Some companies offer refunds if your bus arrives late or is cancelled, but this depends on your individual bus provider’s terms and conditions.
The expert adds: “Using public transportation is a brilliant way to take advantage of local transport systems, save money and reduce your carbon footprint. Maximising your savings while riding the bus is all about being informed and strategic. These tips aim to help every commuter stretch their hard-earned cash that little bit further.”
shaff back for 2025
Sheffield Adventure Film Festival (ShAFF) is back in full force for 2025, returning to its long-standing home at Showroom Cinema from 21st to 23rd March.
As a key part of the Sheffield Festival of the Outdoors 2025, ShAFF joins a month-long city-wide celebration of outdoor culture, adventure, and sport. Following a smaller event at Sheffield Cathedral last year, the festival is once again set to deliver a packed programme of adventure films, discussions, and community events that celebrate the spirit of outdoor exploration. With screenings, talks, and interactive experiences designed to inspire, ShAFF embodies Sheffield’s reputation as The Outdoor City, bringing together athletes, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts from across the UK and beyond. Tickets are on sale now, and with a full return to the big screens, demand is expected to be high. This year, ShAFF goes beyond the screen, offering audiences the chance to experience thrills first hand. Alongside its world-class selection of films, festivalgoers can travel to new places with VR headsets, heat up in a sauna pod and brave and ice-cold plunge pool. In the month leading up to the festival, special film premieres and outdoor screenings will build excitement across the region. This includes films on display at Sheffield’s Winter Garden and screenings at Regather Co-Operative and Thornbridge Taproom in Bakewell.
ShAFF has built a reputation as one of the UK’s leading adventure film festivals, showcasing the best new films from around the world across disciplines including climbing, running, biking, skiing, kayaking, and environmental activism. The 2025 programme is no exception, featuring a carefully curated selection of short and feature-length films that capture the raw emotion, challenges, and triumphs of outdoor adventure. Alongside the film screenings, festivalgoers can take part in free panel discussions, creative talks, and community events.
support dogs comedy night
Banish the ‘ruff’ winter blues with a comedy night while helping people affected by autism, epilepsy and physical disability.
Support Dogs, the Sheffield-based assistance dogs charity, is once again hosting a ribtickling evening of laughs at the city’s Leadmill venue, on Sunday 23 February.
Headlining is multiaward-winning Kiwi comic Sully O’Sullivan, while also taking to the stage are Danny Deegan, Tony Basnett and Maxine Wade. There will also be a chance to meet some of the charity’s puppies and dogs in training. Sully O’Sullivan first landed on TV screens in New Zealand stand-up series, Pulp Comedy, and was dubbed a highlight of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival by The Scotsman. He also won the International Improvaganza Tournament in Canada, featured on Australian TV’s The Comedy Channel, and appeared at UK Comedy Festivals last year with his sellout Edinburgh Fringe show, A Complete Idiot’s Guide to New Zealand.
Sully, described as a “huge comedic talent” by EdFringe Review, said: “I’m stoked to have the opportunity to help raise funds for Support Dogs , not just because it’s a fantastic charity, not just because the night is being held at one of the premier live performance venues in all of Yorkshire, but mainly because if I didn’t, my partner would never let me hear the end of it! Despite the fact she works with dogs all day long she’s one of those people, where if she sees a dog in public, she acts like she’s never seen a single dog before in her entire life, and anything else we’re doing that day instantly becomes secondary. As for the show itself, with the Leadmill playing regular host to one of the best comedy nights in Yorkshire, the audience know they’re going to be in good hands, while having a laugh raising money for an even better cause.”
North-West comedian Danny Deegan is also a writer and actor, who has become a regular at most of the major comedy clubs in the UK since
he began performing in 2003 and recently performed a headline set in the comedy tent at the Green Man festival in South Wales.
Manchester-based Hartlepudlian comic Tony Basnett has been seen across at top comedy clubs across the country and has performed at some of the UK’s major music festivals, with a mischievous and positive style that will get any crowd to warm to his charm.
Maxine Wade, winner of Yorkshire Comedy Awards’ Best Breakthrough Act 2023 and BBC New Comedian of The Year semi-finalist, is a rising star of the northern comedy scene and combines political satire with anecdotes from her time as an NHS nurse.
With drinks, food and table seating available, and a raffle with amazing prizes up for grabs, the audience is in for a pawsome night while raising money for Support Dogs, which trains and provides assistance dogs to help autistic children, and adults affected by epilepsy or physical disability.
Doors open at 7pm for an 8pm start.
Tickets are £15 and sales are being managed by the Leadmill. To book, please visit www. leadmill.co.uk/event/ support-dogs-comedynight or call the Leadmill on 0114 2727040.
funding for loss & bereavement
The majority of people will experience the passing of someone close at some stage of their life, but the support that different groups and individuals have access to, can differ greatly. Those living alone or in more deprived circumstances, people living in urban areas and some ethnic minorities are said to be more likely to experience poorer outcomes when it comes to their experience of bereavement. There is also said to be inequality when it comes to use of services for end-of-life care, with things like hospice care being more accessible to some groups than others. This can then have a significant impact on a family or individual’s experience of a loved one passing away.
However, a local initiative called Compassionate Sheffield, aims to improve experiences of death and bereavement and reduce these inequalities. Working with communities, health care agencies and the Voluntary Community and Faith Sector (VCF), they deliver communitybased initiatives that help empower people to take control of the factors that influence their experience of loss, with the aim of better equipping them to cope with the devastating impacts of bereavement. Since introduced in 2021, the
impactful programme has been funded on an ad hoc basis by Sheffield City Council, South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board and St Luke’s Hospice, who also host the programme.
On Monday (3 Feb 2025) at a Communities, Parks and Leisure Committee meeting, £400,000 in funding over the next five years was approved as the Council’s contribution to the Compassionate Sheffield programme, hosted by St Luke’s Hospice. Councillor Kurtis Crossland, Chair of the Communities, Parks and Leisure Committee at Sheffield City Council said, “The work being carried out by Compassionate Sheffield is nothing short of inspiring. Loss will unfortunately affect us all at some stage in our lives, but the ways that bereavement impacts us will be different for different groups within the community. I hope the funding we have agreed today towards the Compassionate Sheffield programme will go some way in making
this difficult journey even slightly better for those who need the support the most.”
In 2019, Sheffield adopted the Compassionate City model, with the aim of ensuring that everyone lives the end of their life with dignity and in the place of their choice. A Compassionate City is one that recognises that care for one another at times of crisis and loss is not a task solely for health and social services but is everyone’s responsibility. The Compassionate Sheffield programme was launched in 2021, and since then has demonstrated a positive impact on individuals and groups across the city. The new recurrent funding, which will see £80,000 from the Public Health Grant, awarded each year for the next five years towards the Compassionate Sheffield programme will offer security for the programme in the coming years and allow for its development.
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new Sheffield branding aims to attract trade & tourism to the City
Sheffield’s city brand is to be given a boost with the aim of supporting economic growth by attracting more tourists and trade to the city.
A city’s brand and identity play a crucial role in attracting visitors, investors, new residents and new talent by promoting a place’s unique assets to the world and giving a city a recognisable identity.
In turn, this helps drive economic growth, bring in business and makes a city a better place to live and work for residents.
Research suggests that by improving people’s perception of the city by just one decimal place, so for example, increasing it from 3.5 to 3.6, it is estimated this would equate to a rise in economic value of 5%.
For Sheffield, this would mean an additional £70m for the city, in tourism alone.
Sheffield already has a strong visual identity, which has been developed over the past six years and has supported the city’s visitor economy by helping to raise awareness and profile of the city across the UK and beyond.
But by refreshing the branding helping Sheffield to ‘stand out’ and ‘stand apart’, the team at Marketing Sheffield aim to gain the city recognition as one of the UK’s top five most attractive cities for trade, tourism and talent.
Councillor Martin Smith, Chair of the Economic Development and Skills Committee at Sheffield City Council says:
“We know from research the
impact of place branding and perception on an economy. It suggests that a positive shift in perception equates to a significant rise in tourism and economic value.
“The work to develop our city’s visual identity is nothing short of inspiring. I am confident this will have a positive impact on our city, local businesses and residents by helping us attract more visitors and talent and set Sheffield apart from the rest.”
The Marketing Sheffield team, part of Sheffield City Council, have been working on refining and developing the city brand over the past 12 to 18 months, alongside partners, businesses and organisations across city.
The concept for the work is to highlight the impact Sheffield has on the world – how what has happened in the city over the years and continues to happen here, inspires changes in the world elsewhere.
Louisa Harrison-Walker, Chief Executive of The Sheffield Chamber of Commerce:
“The development of the city’s place brand goes beyond just attracting tourists and visitors to come and visit the city.
“One of our roles is to promote Sheffield as a place for investment. We want to promote the city to talent who might want to come and make Sheffield their home, to individuals that want to come here and open sustainable businesses that provide job opportunities.
“Every single one of our sectors here in Sheffield can use this
branding as it applies to so many of corners of our workforce and industry.”
As part of the work, web content will be developed that will focus on a range of themes and messages that relate to how Sheffield as had an impact on the world. From Sheffield’s green credentials that have been recognised internationally, to Sheffield’s advanced manufacturing capabilities that have had a huge impact around the world.
There will also be a new video/ animation to launch the city brand and promote these key messages, which has been worked on by local creative talent.
By commissioning local, Sheffield talent to bring the work to life, the team hopes to harness local pride and encourage the city and its people to get behind and support this proposition for the city. It will also be delivered by a range of stakeholders across the city, who will act ask champions of the branding.
At an Economic Development and Skills Committee on Thursday 6 February, Members endorsed the developed of the branding work that had been completed so far and approved the ongoing work of Marketing Sheffield, alongside partners and stakeholders, to bring the brand to life for Sheffield through a range of campaigns and activities.
The new branding is set to be launched in the coming weeks.
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CIU ANNOUNCES DETAIL OF 2025 BLACKPOOL ENTERTAINMENT SHOWCASE
The Union has announced that this year’s CIU Entertainment Showcase will take place on the evening of Friday, April 25 at the H&A Social Club in central Blackpool.
The event will see a number of top club acts performing in the club’s Concert Room.
Entry costs just £5 on the door – or can be purchased in advance at the CIU Beer & Trades Exhibition which will be held on the Friday afternoon preceding the Showcase. There will be more details of the acts who will be peforming on the CIU website and in future editions of the Club Journal.
The Showcase and Beer & Trades Exhibition take place ahead of Conference Weekend’s main event, the 161st Annual Meeting on the morning of Saturday, April 26 at Blackpool’s Grand Hotel which will see delegates voting on a number of motions as well
as considering the Annual Report and Financial Statement.
Union President Ken Roberts CMD ACM said: “The CIU Conference Weekend is the highlight of our calendar, bringing together our member clubs under one roof to steer the future course of the Union.
“I urge everyone to join us in April for a weekend packed with valuable business insights,
networking opportunities and fantastic entertainment.
“From the AGM on Saturday, April 26, to the Beer & Trades Exhibition and Entertainment Showcase on Friday, April 25, there will be plenty of club-related activity to make it very worthwhile to attend.
“Don’t miss this chance for your club to have its say on the future of the Union as well as enjoy the other events taking place during Conference Weekend.”
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The team behind Sheffield’s most exciting new retail destination is inviting local creatives, festival organisers, and other cultural organisations to showcase their work in the Grade II* listed space. Leah’s Yard is officially opening its doors for ‘On the Cobbles,’ an exciting year-round programme of events celebrating Sheffield’s rich culture, creativity and diversity. After being saved from Historic England’s ‘Building at Risk’ register in 2023, Leah’s Yard reopened its doors in August 2024 as a hub for some of Sheffield’s
best independent retailers and businesses. Bringing new life back into the old Little Mester’s Workshops, Leah’s Yard’s provides a welcoming space that reflects the talent and passion of local artisans and independents that maintain the legacy of quality, creativity and sustainability that our city champions.
From housing iconic Sheffield artist Pete Mckee to the team behind Sheffield Hospitals Charity. They are joined by award-winning podcast studios, chocolate makers, librarians, beer specialists and everything in between - Leah’s Yard is a beating heart in the City Centre’s regeneration that showcases everything that is Sheffield - creative, communitydriven and fiercely independent.
To continue this legacy further, they are excited to announce the next chapter of Leah’s Yard story with the official launch of ‘On the Cobbles.’
‘On the Cobbles’ will prove a unique and exciting year round programme of free events and activities in its central courtyard,
the heart of Leah’s Yard, to showcase local creatives and initiatives and they are looking to speak with people that would benefit from the use of the space. Whether you’re an artist collective, a festival seeking an intimate and unique venue, or an organisation looking to engage with the community, they’d love to hear from you!
The Leah’s Yard team are inviting proposals from all Sheffield cultural organisations and creatives to showcase their work and connect with the community in a unique and historic space. Whether this is live performances, hands-on workshops, installations or talks!
If you are interested in making your own mark ‘On the Cobbles’, get in touch with their events team at events@leahsyard.com with your ideas. To keep in the loop with what’s happening at Leah’s Yard - sign up to their newsletter here and follow them on their socials @ leahsyard to be sure to not miss this year’s exciting programme.
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Andy slips David £2k for his part in the robbery and reveals that he’s got another far bigger job lined up if David is interested. What will David say? Sally accompanies Kevin to his appointment to get his results and when the consultant confirms his results and that he needs an operation, Kevin hurries out. Carla is thrown into panic when she receives an email confirming that Rob is a suitable match for the transplant. At the station, Kit reads the report from forensics and is shocked at the results. When Cassie admits that she really likes Steve to Leanne, Leanne urges her to go for it. But as Leanne surveys all the happy Valentine’s couples enjoying themselves together she drowns her sorrows. Will the sight lead her to make a big decision?
Emmerdale:
Though Cain has assured Caleb that he didn’t sleep with Ruby, he’s lied. And Caleb’s about to find out. What will Caleb do to get revenge on the man who’s ruined his whole world? A discovery leads Leyla to fear her medical student son Jacob has started taking drugs. With Valentine’s Day looming, Liam has decided to seize the day and propose to Chas. Amy and Matty meet with a social worker to talk about adoption. And a chilling episode of Emmerdale starts with a scary flashforward in time to the scene of a lake where all is quiet… until an unknown hand is seen pounding on the ice from underneath the water! Whose hand is it? And what’s happened?
Eastenders:
It’s the day of Billy and his fiancee Honey’s joint Sten-do at the Vic. But both Billy and Honey are clearly worried about WHAT exactly Teddy has planned for their joint pre-wedding celebration! After previously sharing a couple of drinks with Ian, Priya invites herself around for dinner at the Beale house! As Phil’s depression continues to take hold, he experiences symptoms of psychosis in the form of hallucinations. During his hallucinations, Phil finds himself back in the Mitchell family home... in 1985! In the present day, Phil’s ex-wife, Sharon , arranges a search party to look for Phil after he fails to arrive for the Sten-do at the Vic. All seems lost until Nigel arrives home with a visitor who he hopes will be the one to truly help Phil during his time of need... Get ready for the return of Grant Mitchell!
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We got lucky admits boss
Chris Wilder was frank in his assessment following United’s success over Portsmouth at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon.
Goals from Gus Hamer and substitute Jesurun Rak-Sakyi proved to be enough to beat Pompey, but the manager was highly
critical of his team in the aftermath of the success and was quick to acknowledge the visitors deserved to leave S2 with the spoils.
Wilder remarked:
“That is one that we’ve escaped with the points because we have the ability out there to win a game despite been second best in
RiP JoHN tudoR
All at Sheffield United are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former player John Tudor, aged 78. John worked hard to earn his place in the professional game after a number of unsuccessful trials, including one at United. Despite taking on jobs as a welder, truck driver and tile maker,
he didn’t give up and eventually earned his big break in football with Coventry City in 1966.
After impressing John Harris, he arrived at Bramall Lane in 1968 and he instantly endeared himself to the fans by netting twice in each of his first two games.
Despite arriving in the November, he still
all departments. It wasn’t anything to do with tactics, it was an attitude towards the game, and we looked to shortcut it which surprised me, we won’t do that again. I didn’t like the arrogance about us, and we can’t afford to let it happen again, so we will review it properly
managed 11 league goals during the 1968/69 season.
He scored a further 10 league goals in his first full season as a Blade, earning a reputation for being effective in the air with his well-timed jumps often a problem for opposition defences.
He was again a pivotal figurehead as United looked to earn promotion from Division Two in 1970/71, scoring the winner in the Steel City
on Monday morning. If we achieve what we want to achieve this season then this will be a distant memory, but it isn’t one now and it is going to be in my head and the players all weekend, that can’t be a stock performance because we will get hurt and achieve nothing.”
derby as United beat Wednesday at Bramall Lane. With nine league goals to his name, he was controversially sold to Newcastle United with David Ford and John Hope moving the other way.
John ended his stint at Bramall Lane with 37 goals from 85 appearances in all competitions.
The Blades thoughts are with John’s family and friends at this sad time.
a tougH oNe to take- RöHl
Danny Röhl described the Owls’ narrow 2-1 defeat to West Brom as one of the toughest to take in his managerial career so far.
Callum Paterson equalised for Wednesday in stoppage time at The Hawthorns, but the hosts regrouped quickly and restored their lead moments later to take all three points.
Röhl said: “I feel bad for my players today. I think in 16 months this is one of the toughest defeats to take.
“First half, West Brom
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Rotherham United striker Josh Ayres has completed a temporary
were the better team and had more control, it was important that we tried to stay in the game.
“We tried to play football but we didn’t find what we wanted.
We stayed deeper and let them have the ball.
“It was clear in the second that we wanted to change something and we prepared this during the week. We prepared different solutions during the week, we had more than one match plan.
“They made the goal, then a big credit to my
switch to Northern Premier League side Matlock Town.
The towering frontman has spent time with both Buxton and Sheffield FC prior to his move to the Gladiators, enjoying a particularly fruitful spell
team, we stayed in the game and we were still aggressive, we created more and more with the ball.
“The equaliser was welldeserved, but then we concede the set piece, in such a game these are the small details.
“If it was a draw, both teams would say it was a good Championship game. It’s hard to take today.”
The Owls boss issued updates on Di’Shon Bernard, who was forced off through injury in the Midlands, and captain
with the latter. After coming off the bench in our recent Vertu Trophy tie with Bradford City, the Millers youngster will now move up a level in the non-league pyramid with his latest move.
Barry Bannan who was absent from the matchday squad.
He added: “Dish looks not good, it could be a longer one, so let’s see. This is very sad and I feel for him.
“With Barry, we don’t know when he will be back, it could be four to six weeks, or it could be seven days, it’s not clear at the moment.
“This is football, we have to stick together, prepare the next game and go again.”
Ayres’ development will continue to be closely monitored by the management team at Roundwood. Everyone at Rotherham United would like to wish Josh the best for his loan move.
battliNg RoVeRs Put uP bRaVe FigHt agaiNst PRemieR league side
Rovers did themselves proud as they bowed out of the Emirates FA Cup at the hands of Premier League side Crystal Palace. Two moments of ruthlessness from Daniel Munoz and Justin Devenny saw the top flight outfit win the tie in front of a packed EcoPower Stadium.
But Rovers far from disgraced themselves on the night, with excellent organisation while posing real threat to Oliver Glasner’s side.
Grant McCann made four changes to the side that started against Chesterfield four days earlier, bringing in George Broadbent, Ethan Ennis, Tom Anderson and Billy Sharp. The visitors dominated possession in the early stages but found
very few inroads against an alert Rovers side.
Rovers produced the game’s first opportunity with a wonderful flowing move on ten minutes.
James Maxwell surged inside off the left with the ball worked through Luke Molyneux and Sharp before finding Ennis, who tested Matt Turner with a curling effort.
Palace took the lead on 31 minutes. Daichi Kamada played a low free kick into Jean-Philippe Mateta, who saw his initial effort saved well by Ted SharmanLowe only for Munoz to fire in from close range.
Sharman-Lowe dealt with a shot from distance from Kamada after the Japan international drifted inside from the left.
Rovers threatened an equaliser with a swift counterattack. Molyneux
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carried the ball into the box from inside his own half before picking out Sharp, whose shot on the turn was claimed by Turner.
Molyneux flashed a dangerous effort wide of the near post after cutting in off the right i trademark fashion.
Sharman-Lowe made an excellent reaction stop early in the second half as he batted away a close range effort from Mateta at his near post.
Rovers then produced an superb spell where only the bounce of the ball in the box denied the
equaliser.
Molyneux twice saw efforts blocked after smart play around the box while Sharp saw the ball pinched off his toe as he met a low centre.
Rovers were punished on the counterattack on 55 minutes as Palace doubled their advantage.
Will Hughes robbed the ball in midfield and lofted a ball over the top which Devenny raced onto and lifted over Sharman-Lowe. The response was excellent as Rovers maintained composure and stuck to the task at hand.
Broadbent lashed a volley narrowly over the bar before Sharp drew a good save from Turner on the hour mark as he collected a pass from Bailey in space on the corner of the box.
Molyneux was millimetres from pulling a goal back 15 minutes from time after collecting a pass from substitute Patrick Kelly, checking inside and firing just over.
Bailey stabbed an effort on goal from a corner as Rovers continued to push without finding the breakthrough.
