Mr Firth with some of his U16 Hinde House School football team who have won the Sheffield League, Sheffield Cup and the South Yorkshire League, on June 3, 1996

placeholder image — Mr Firth with some of his U16 Hinde House School football team who have won the Sheffield League, Sheffield Cup and the South Yorkshire League, on June 3, 1996

Sheffield retro: Throwback photos capturing memories of Sheffield boys' football teams

By Jane Salt

Published 30th May 2026, 05:00 GMT

A search of our archives brings you these colourful photos of talented footballers playing for boys’ teams across the region in the 90s and 2000s.

Can you recognise anyone you know in our gallery?

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Handsworth boys kick off the 1999 Snickers Midnite League, on June 9, 1999

17. Snickers league

Handsworth boys kick off the 1999 Snickers Midnite League, on June 9, 1999 Photo: Submitted

Young footballers at the Heeley Boys Football Club 10th Anniversary fun day, on July 16, 2005

18. Anniversary

Young footballers at the Heeley Boys Football Club 10th Anniversary fun day, on July 16, 2005 Photo: Roger Nadal

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