Season tickets latest, new contracts and a Blades player's agent feels Chris Wilder's wrath: The Sheffield United stories you might have missed this week

It’s been a very busy week and you may have missed one or two things so here’s a round-up of the best of our Blades stories that might have passed you by.

IT’S COMING BACK!

Of course the biggest news of the week was that a date has been set for ‘Project Restart’ with United taking on Aston Villa on June 17 – one of two games heralding football’s comeback.

So far so good for Sheffield United, as Premier League football gears-up for June 17 return

Where you can watch Sheffield United's remaining Premier League games and their kick-off times

Refresh your memory - What happened the last time Sheffield United played Aston Villa

Sheffield United wait to learn the reasons behind proposed switch of venue for their clash with Manchester United

And don’t forget the FA Cup either

Confirmed: When Sheffield United will face Arsenal in the FA Cup

OLLIE’S DAY

Our Blades writer James Shield spoke with Oliver Norwood this week and there were a number of interesting stories to come out of the interview, not least his hope to remain at Bramall Lane for a long time.

Oliver Norwood is ready to commit his future to Sheffield United

Norwood reveals why he and Sheffield United are a marriage made in footballing heaven

Midfielder is convinced this can be a truly "special" season for Sheffield United

SEE YA?

While Norwood is a player who can’t wait to sort out a new deal, another series of talks appear to have taken a wrong turn. Chris WIlder revealed this week that a player’s agent was making demands that the club weren’t going to meet and that could spell the end of the player’s time at United.

Chris Wilder reveals one Sheffield United player 'possibly won't re-sign' over money...and the boss didn't appear bothered

SEASON TICKET QUANDARY

With fans now unable to see their team play for the forseeable future, there’s the difficult matter of what to do with season tickets to be sorted out. James got the latest.

Sheffield United considering 'every possible option' in a bid to address season ticket issue

Sheffield United supporters offer their suggestions about season ticket money

IN THE GOSSIP PAGES

United were linked with a Turkish goalkeeper this week and it’s a situation that WIlder is going to find himself in more and more now that the Blades’ status have been elevated, as James explained in his weekly column.

Sheffield United 'target' effectively issues a 'come and get me' plea to English clubs

Turkish giants respond to reports linking Sheffield United with their star goalkeeper

James Shield's Sheffield United Column: The big and very annoying problem facing Chris Wilder now

THE OTHER OLI

McBurnie was also telling some tales this week and revealing to us that his boss said the striker looked like a cartoon character.

The Sheffield United star Chris Wilder told his squad 'can really play, even though he looks like Shaggy from Scooby Doo'

Striker says Sheffield United will see the very best of him when Premier League football returns next month

SAD NEWS

We learned of the passing of a former Blade on Saturday…

Tributes paid to former Sheffield United player Brian Richardson after his death, aged 85

AND FINALLY…

Danny Hall looked back at a Blades team who took on Manchester United in the FA Youth Cup Final to see where their careers went afterwards.

Captain of Manchester United and working in recruitment: What happened to Sheffield United's FA Youth Cup final team of 2011?

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