Alan Woodward has a chat with the referee during United's clash with Nottingham Forest in March 1977.Alan Woodward has a chat with the referee during United's clash with Nottingham Forest in March 1977.
Alan Woodward has a chat with the referee during United's clash with Nottingham Forest in March 1977.

Tony Currie signing a new contract, Alex Sabella's debut and games against Leeds and Tottenham Hotspur - 21 Sheffield United photos from the 1970s

From Tony Currie signing a new contract to Alan Woodward’s benefit match against Wednesday, we take a nostalgic look back at life at the Lane in the 1970s.
By Ashley Booker
Published 24th Nov 2020, 14:17 BST
Updated 24th Nov 2020, 14:56 BST

Click through our gallery as we take a trip down memory lane to a decade which brought us flares and sideburns as well as some iconic figures turning out for the Blades.

United host arch rivals Sheffield Wednesday at the Lane in October 1970.

1. Blades photo from the 1970s

United host arch rivals Sheffield Wednesday at the Lane in October 1970. Photo: Les Payne

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More action from the Sheffield derby at the Lane in October 1970.

2. Blades photos from the 1970s

More action from the Sheffield derby at the Lane in October 1970. Photo: Les Payne

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Former player and manager Cec Coldwell.

3. Blades photos from the 1970s

Former player and manager Cec Coldwell. Photo: Ian Vickers

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Alan Woodward and Billy Dearden in action against Bristol City in September 1970.

4. Blades photos from the 1970s

Alan Woodward and Billy Dearden in action against Bristol City in September 1970. Photo: JPI Media

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