He is the ex-Blade Billy Whitehurst, seen here in 1996, shortly after becoming the new landlord of the Cricketers Arms pub, across the road from United’s Bramall Lane stadium.
The photo is one of more than 30 nostalgic images in this retro picture gallery, taking you back to the 90s.
The scenes from across Sheffield include a memorable performance by homegrown rock legends Def Leppard, teenagers getting their first taste of clubbing, and play-off heartbreak for the Blades.
If you find it hard to believe this all happened more than a quarter of a century ago, you’re not alone.
These photos will help take you back to the years before Covid, austerity and soaring energy bills, to Britpop’s glory days, a time of hope, prosperity and great music, when our biggest worry was the millennium bug.
Lottery winners, lollipop ladies, school celebrations, leisure centre fun and popular restaurants of the era are among the evocative images, sure to bring back happy memories for many.
These archive images also feature the final days of a Sheffield landmark, famously referenced in the Pulp anthem Disco 2000; young sword dancers learning their craft; and one of the city’s lost breweries.
What are your happiest memories of the 90s, and what do you miss most about life back then?
17. Lottery winners
Lottery syndicate winners Cheryl Dodd, Diana Johnson, Olga Raynes, Doreen Baker and Diana Johnson celebrate at Savacentre, where they bought their winning ticket, in 1999 | Sheffield Newspapers Ltd Photo: Dean Atkins
18. Giant paper chain
Chloe and Chelsea, both aged four, wrap up themselves and the Christmas Tree at the Children's Hospital while making the world's longest paper chain in 1996 | Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Dean Atkins
19. Last days of a famous landmark
Workers remove flowers (for replanting) from Goodwin Fountain, at the top of Fargate, as Sheffield Council prepares to demolish it in 1998 | Sheffield Newspapers Ltd Photo: Dean Atkins
20. Millennium bug
Billy Street-Simmons puts the finishing touches to the millenium bug he made at the Children's Library in 1999 | Sheffield Newspapers Ltd Photo: Dean Atkins