It would be an exaggeration to describe this as a dress rehearsal for next month's Championship showdown at Hillsborough but there was still enough to command the attention of Chris Wilder and Steve Bruce, who witnessed the Professional Development League's version of the Steel City derby first hand.
Paul Coutts issued a timely reminder of his fitness levels tonight, ahead of possible inclusion in Sheffield United’s Championship run-in, as the Blades lost 2-0 to Sheffield Wednesday’s U23s in their Professional Development League clash at Bramall Lane.
Sheffield United expect to have a full strength squad available for selection at West Bromwich Albion this weekend, as Jack O'Connell and George Baldock continue to make progress in their recovery from injury.
The back story to tomorrow night's match at the Olympic Legacy Park, which pits Sheffield United Women against their namesakes from Manchester, confirms that financial disparity between clubs of supposedly equal standing is not the sole preserve of men's football.
Chris Wilder, the Sheffield United manager, is refusing to be distracted by events elsewhere in the Championship as his team prepares to face West Bromwich Albion this weekend.
Team performances are key in the Championship if a club is to stand a chance of earning promotion to the Premier League, but sometimes a bit of magic from one player can transform a season.
Leeds United's spygate saga finally came to end on Monday evening following a month-long investigation - and the outcome could affect Sheffield United.
It's all about Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday's defensive players in today's live blog as Jack O'Connell and George Baldock look set to return for the Blades and Dominic Iorfa is tipped as one to watch for the Owls.
Manager Chris Wilder believes his Sheffield United have answered questions about their character with two wins from two games after their Villa Park horror show.
Sheffield United expect injured duo Jack O'Connell and George Baldock to be back in contention for this weekend's trip to West Bromwich Albion after manager Chris Wilder welcomed “some difficult decisions" ahead of the key clash.
It was two years ago, during a routine conversation with Bolton's goalkeeping coach Lee Butler, that the idea of joining Sheffield United was first planted in Gary Madine's mind.
Six weeks ago, when Sheffield United first announced their intention to sign Gary Madine, a carefully orchestrated PR offensive cranked quickly into gear.
Gary Madine's understanding of what Sheffield United supporters want to see from their players can help him become a crowd favourite at Bramall Lane, Chris Wilder has claimed.
Oliver Norwood is unlikely to be withdrawn from the firing line at West Bromwich Albion next weekend despite teetering on the brink of a suspension which would rule him out of the derby against Sheffield Wednesday.
Chris Wilder, the Sheffield United manager, has revealed why he did not give Billy Sharp and David McGoldrick advance warning of his team selection for the game against Reading, which saw them both named on the bench.
