Shocking racist abuse; Newcastle United fans in a flap and Dean Henderson Man Utd update: Sheffield United stories you may have missed this week

As usual our Sheffield United writers have been keeping you in touch with everything that’s been going on, plus throwing in a few lesser known tales on current and former players.

So, in case you have missed anything, here’s a handy round-up fro the past seven days…

AWARDS SEASON

Last week, as this would have been the end of the campaign in normal circumstances, James Shield decided to hand out some honours to celebrate the club’s achievements: An ‘alternative’ list of trophies following a truly memorable season for everyone associated with Bramall Lane.

The Alternative Sheffield United End of Season Awards: A green tea diva, logistical expert and press room skirmishes

PROJECT RESTART ROUND-UP

The players returned to group training this week – see our gallery here – as ‘Project Restart’ ramps up, and there were a number of stories around the proposed return of Premier League foootball and the hurdles that have to be overcome.

Sheffield United's players could be forced to enter quarantine if they want to realise their European dreams

Boss reveals if any of his players harbour concerns about returning to action next month

Billy Sharp has proved himself a great leader and captain

Chris Wilder reveals Sheffeld United's unsung heroes during the coronavirus pandemic

Why even Wilder was surprised by what United's players did during two months in lockdown

Sheffield United manager's message for critics of Project Restart

And Wilder recalled a tale that proved he was prepared for anything that’s thrown at him in management

The strange story that reveals why Sheffield United are equipped to confront the challenges created by Covid-19

BLADES PLAYER FACES ‘SHOCKING’ ABUSE

A United player has revealed that he was racially abused after returning home due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sheffield United player's 'shock' after being racially abused in home town

NEWCASTLE UNITED FANS GET CAUGHT UP IN BLADES OWNERSHIP ‘MYSTERY’

Earlier this week, Companies House documents revealed a change in status over United’s ownership, which caused something of minor frenzy. Not so much here, however, but in the North East. While waiting for news of their own Saudi-backed potential takeover to go through, Newcastle United fans thought there was a link.

Why Newcastle United fans are in meltdown over Sheffield United ownership update

And then it was all cleared up by the bosses at Bramall Lane

Confirmed: No change of ownership at Sheffield United

BLADES HAVE THEIR PRIORITIES RIGHT

In his weekly column, James Shield outlined what he thought was ‘the most important statement I have heard anyone in the industry utter during the coronavirus crisis.’

James Shield's Sheffield United Column: This is why The Blades are a truly special football club

HIGH HOPES OVER HENDERSON

Chris Wilder is “confident” that Manchester United will allow Dean Henderson to remain at Bramall Lane until the Premier League season is completed, after revealing talks aimed at extending the goalkeeper’s loan are now underway.

Sheffield United expect Manchester United will let Dean Henderson stay at Bramall Lane

AFRICAN DRAMA

Much further afield, James brought us the story of a former Blade who is causing a stir in his home continent

From struggling at Sheffield United to being cast in the lead role of a drama gripping Africa's most successful footballing nation

And finally…

FIFTEEN more random old pictures of Sheffield United supporters - can you spot yourself, or anyone you know?