Tag Archives: Sheffield United

Under-21s

Under-21s: England 2-0 Northern Ireland

November 13, 2012 – 9:35 pm

A friendly win for Stuart Pearce’s England Under-21 side successfully took the team through an unbeaten calendar year, and to six consecutive wins for the first time since 1991.

Tags Arsenal, Benik Afobe, Bolton Wanderers, Connor Wickham, Derby County, Harry Maguire, Northern Ireland, Sheffield United, Sunderland, Will Hughes | Permalink | Comments Off

England Links

England Links: James Morrison for England, Manchester City’s Gareth Barry doesn’t want to retire

October 12, 2012 – 6:08 pm

One new, fully opened (finally) National Football Centre and two England international fixtures in one night. It’s a busy week, and here’s a little bit of the combined news and views that you might not have seen – or, this week, heard.

Tags Arsenal, Everton, Football Association, Gareth Barry, Ian Wright, James Morrison, Kyle Walker, Manchester City, National Football Centre, Phil Jagielka, Prince William, Sheffield United, St George's Park, Tottenham Hotspur, West Bromwich Albion | Permalink | Comments Off

One Cap

You’ve Only Got One Cap: Lee Hendrie v Czech Republic, 1998

February 21, 2012 – 10:13 am

Lee Hendrie is a puzzling man. During a lengthy career at Aston Villa, the Birmingham-born midfielder fulfilled many roles, beginning as a thrilling young prospect before becoming a solid Premier League player. He was briefly excellent but was then quickly found wanting, and despite being a popular figure among large sections of the Villa support there were few that mourned his departure after more than a decade at the club.