United's Christmas party in 1992 took place in the summer in a bid by manager Dave Bassett, pictured with Brian Deane and Brian Gayle, to inspire his side to replicate their post-Christmas form of the previous two seasons.United's Christmas party in 1992 took place in the summer in a bid by manager Dave Bassett, pictured with Brian Deane and Brian Gayle, to inspire his side to replicate their post-Christmas form of the previous two seasons.
United's Christmas party in 1992 took place in the summer in a bid by manager Dave Bassett, pictured with Brian Deane and Brian Gayle, to inspire his side to replicate their post-Christmas form of the previous two seasons.

Hospital visits, charities and a pre-season party: 17 Sheffield United Christmas photos from the archives - can you spot yourself?

It’s Christmaaaas (well, nearly) and in the spirit of the season, we’ve taken a trip down memory lane to bring you 17 brilliant festive Sheffield United photographs from The Star’s archive.
Danny Hall
By Danny Hall
Published 15th Dec 2021, 17:00 BST
Updated 15th Dec 2021, 17:24 BST

Our latest Blades retro photo gallery takes you on a nostalgic, Yuletide journey back through the decades – including hospital visits by players, fans dressing up as Santa and legendary former boss Dave Bassett throwing a Christmas party – in August!

Click through our pictures to see if you can remember any of the events, or spot anyone you may know – or perhaps yourself getting in the festive spirit!

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Youngsters Ryan Petch and Nathan Hichcliffe receive Christmas goodie bags from United stars Bruno Ribeiro, Jon O'Connor, Shaun Derry and Andy Smith at Sheffield Children's Hospital.

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Youngsters Ryan Petch and Nathan Hichcliffe receive Christmas goodie bags from United stars Bruno Ribeiro, Jon O'Connor, Shaun Derry and Andy Smith at Sheffield Children's Hospital. Photo: Paul David Drabble

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Players and staff from United during their visit to Sheffield Children's Hospital in December 2019.

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Players and staff from United during their visit to Sheffield Children's Hospital in December 2019. Photo: SUFC

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A United fan gets in the festive spirit in December 2019.

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A United fan gets in the festive spirit in December 2019. Photo: Simon Bellis

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United midfielder John Fleck at St Wilfrid's Centre's Christmas dinner in December 2016.

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United midfielder John Fleck at St Wilfrid's Centre's Christmas dinner in December 2016. Photo: Marisa Cashill

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