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. | JPI

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. | JPI

Santa hats and a Christmas party in August: Spot yourself in these 18 festive Sheffield United archive photos

Published 25th Dec 2023, 17:00 BST

Can you see yourself getting in the Christmas spirit down the years?

It’s Christmaaaas! 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.

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!

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!

Staff and Players of Sheffield Utd during their visit tp patients and staff of the Weston Park Hospital, Sheffield.

5. Blades festive photos

Staff and Players of Sheffield Utd during their visit tp patients and staff of the Weston Park Hospital, Sheffield. | Sportimage

Staff and Players of Sheffield Utd during their visit to patients and staff of the Weston Park Hospital, Sheffield

6. Blades festive photos

Staff and Players of Sheffield Utd during their visit to patients and staff of the Weston Park Hospital, Sheffield | Sportimage

Blades fans get into the Christmas sprit as they follow the Blades to their game at Swansea dressed as Father Christmas

7. Blades festive photos

Blades fans get into the Christmas sprit as they follow the Blades to their game at Swansea dressed as Father Christmas | Steve Parkin

Sheffield Utd fans in Christmas jumpers during the Championship match at Villa Park

8. Blades festive photos

Sheffield Utd fans in Christmas jumpers during the Championship match at Villa Park | Sportimage

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