Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder is fearful that if the club doesn't act soon to make extension offers to the short-term contracts of Jairo Riedewald and Patrick Bamford, they could lose the impressive Dutch international midfielder and striker in January. Meanwhile, United have dismissed reports that defender Jack Robinson, who left in the summer for Birmingham City, might return on loan. A dramatic upturn in form, three successive wins and a maximum nine points, have lifted the Blades out of the Championship's relegation zone. Now ten points of a play-off place, there is speculative talk is of the Blades doing a Nottingham Forest'. They went from rock bottom in 2021-22 and had an early change of manager, to eventually win promotion via the play-offs, beating the Blades in a controversial semi-final.

Summary

• Jack Robinson is not expected to return to Sheffield United during the January transfer window, as per the latest reports from Bramhall Lane.
• Manager Chris Wilder is advocating for the urgent extension of contracts for both Patrick Bamford and Gyro Riedewald..
• It has been confirmed that James Bord was behind the controversial attempt to acquire Sheffield Wednesday, raising several concerns among the fans.
• United have recently achieved their highest position in the championship table this season, successfully escaping the relegation zone.
• The team's recent performance has been notably improved, with a maximum of nine points accumulated in just three matches.
• Wilder has emphasized the necessity of acting swiftly to secure key players like Riedewald and Bamford, as they may attract interest from other clubs.

Links referenced in this episode:

• viewfromthejohnstreet.com

It's hard to imagine how Sheffield United's American owners, COH Sports, could further damage their reputation amongst Blades fans. But they have done just that. This week it was repsorted United's owners have shown interrest in buying stricken neighbours Sheffield Wednesday. It was even suggested that there has been talk of merging the two clubs. COH Sports issued a statement confirming their ambition for United. But nowhere was there a denial of interest in Wednesday or of merger suggestions. The Americans were already hugely unpopular following disastrous decision making only a few months into their reign. Having transformed United from a top Championship club to one that for months has been anchored at the bottom of the table, their standing was as low as it can get with fans. Sacking manager Chris Wilder and then reappointing him 89 days later to acknowledge their horrendous errors, as well as overseeing a chaotic summer transfer window, left them with no credibility. .Now they have somehow managed to make it worse in a text book How Not To PR disaster..

Takeaways:

• Failure to deny interest in buying Sheffield Wednesday, and worse, merging them with United, is a PR disaster and has left them open to speculation.
• The ownership of Sheffield United has displayed a concerning level of incompetence, particularly in their management decisions.
• The failure to engage with the fan base and media highlights a significant disconnect between the owners and supporters.
• Recent decisions regarding the club's operations have left fans feeling frustrated and disillusioned with the leadership.
• The current management's reluctance to communicate openly has exacerbated the already tumultuous situation surrounding the club.
• Despite recent victories, the underlying issues with ownership continue to overshadow the team's performance on the pitch.
• It remains uncertain whether the owners possess the financial resources necessary to improve the squad during the upcoming transfer window.

Links referenced in this episode:

• viewfromthejohnstreet.com

What were we Blades worried about? The latest Steel City derby couldn't have been easier as Sheffield United steamrollered the neighbours and emptied three sides of Hillsborough long before the final whistle. Such was the lack of competition from the Owls, albeit enforced by the perilous state in which the club has been run, that even Blades boss Chris Wilder refrained from getting over excited.

SUMMARY:

• The latest Sheffield derby was a comfortable experience for Sheffield United, contrasting past encounters that were far more challenging.
• Despite the 3:0 win, United's manager Chris Wilder displayed restrained celebration, acknowledging the predicament of the opposition
• The match underscored the stark disparity between United and Wednesday.
• Patrick Bamford's 20-minute cameo showcased his potential to be a significant asset for United
• United's victory at Hillsborough meant more than bragging rights as a gap opens up between the Championship's bottom four and the rest.

Links referenced in this episode:

• viewfromthejohnstreet.com