Valerien Ismael

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"Not great..." Blades braced for injury blow ahead of play-offs

Kieffer Moore of Sheffield United fires in a header during the Sky Bet Championship match at Ewood Park, Blackburn. Simon Bellis / Sportimage

Blades out to 'reward' fans as Blackburn Rovers threat is laid out

Team News: One out, one in as Blades prepare for Rovers

Blackburn update on 12-goal injury concern ahead of United clash

Renewed Blackburn confidence as boss eyes United play-off rehearsal

Valerien Ismael has had a difficult start to life at Blackburn Rovers.

Trio ruled out as Sheffield Wednesday head to Blackburn Rovers

United's final-day opponents confirm 3-year manager deal

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Owls' Championship rivals reveal 'long-term deal' after manager change

Emmanuel Dennis was linked with a move to Sheffield Wednesday this week. Another one of his admirers has been revealed.

Sheffield Wednesday face competition for Nottingham Forest striker

Watford hitman makes goals pledge before Sheffield Wednesday visit

Former Sheffield Wednesday forward Lucas Joao could land the club a bonus payday.

Owls are to expect six-figure payday – but may have to wait

Barnsley caretaker manager Martin Devaney. Photo courtesy of Barnsley FC.

Barnsley FC caretaker manager Martin Devaney makes admission about his future

Barnsley head coach Poya Asbaghi (right). Picture: Tony Johnson.

Barnsley boss admits he understands why some fans want him to be sacked

Ex-Sheffield Wednesday boss Steve Bruce looks set for a return to management.

Former Owls boss heading towards return to management

West Brom have sacked boss Valérien Ismaël after seven months in charge.

Former Wednesday boss favourite to take over after WBA sacking

West Brom have sacked boss Valérien Ismaël after seven months in charge.

United will face new manager next week after high-profile Championship sacking

AFC Bournemouth have signed Todd Cantwell from Norwich City (photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images).

January transfer business of Sheffield United's promotion rivals assessed

Barnsley head coach Poya Asbaghi is still seeking his first win since taking charge. Picture: Tony Johnson

Barnsley boss Poya Asbaghi says Tykes must not feel sorry for themselves

West Brom boss Valérien Ismaël has spoken about a possible loan move for reported Sheffield Wednesday target Rayhaan Tulloch.

What Ismaël has said about a January move for Owls-linked West Brom striker

Jordan Williams of Barnsley during the Sky Bet Championship Play-off Semi Final 2nd Leg match between Swansea City and Barnsley at Liberty Stadium on May 22, 2021 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Tykes defender Williams understands fans’ frustrations and seeks fresh start

West Bromwich Albion manager Valerien Ismael: Nigel French/PA Wire.

What West Brom boss Valérien Ismaël makes of Blades ahead of Hawthorns clash

Slavisa Jokanovic: Simon Bellis / Sportimage

Blades told the key to success at West Brom

Slavisa Jokanovic: Darren Staples / Sportimage

Slav makes West Brom claim

Rhian Brewster of Sheffield United.

Everything you need to know ahead of West Brom v Sheffield United

Aaron Ramsdale and Chris Basham of Sheffield United: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Chris Basham makes admission about Aaron Ramsdale's Blades future

Valerien Ismael demands a lot of his West Brom players (Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Blades warned they will face a 'dominant and aggressive' West Brom side

Chris Basham of Sheffield United applauds the travelling fans after United's draw at Swansea: Simon Bellis / Sportimage

Basham says Blades will respect Baggies as they seek first league win of season

Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore with Sheffield United manager Slavisa Jokanovic at The Star Football Awards

All the winners at The Star’s Football Awards

Aaron Ramsdale and Sam Johnstone in England training: (JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Blades may have received boost in bid to keep hold of Aaron Ramsdale

Bournemouth are expected to announce Fulham manager Scott Parker as the new Cherries boss this week

Blades' promotion rivals set for manager switch

Barnsley boss Valerien Ismael is reportedly close to taking over at West Brom (Getty)

Blades' rivals West Brom close to appointing Barnsley boss

Devante Cole is challenged by Jonjoe Kenny and Stephen Welsh of Celtic.

Former forward returns to Barnsley from SPL side on three-year-deal

Barnsley manager Valerien Ismael.

Barnsley expect captain Alex Mowatt to be back for Swansea City play-off clash

Valerien Ismael, manager of Barnsley FC.

Valerien Ismael urges Barnsley to switch on again after Preston loss

John Hendrie of Barnsley celebrates after Barnsley won promotion to the Premier League in April 1997.

John Hendrie backing play-off ‘outsiders’ Barnsley to match ‘Class of 97’

Barnsley's Carlton Morris celebrates with team mates after scoring the only goal of the game against Rotherham United. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Valerien Ismael disappointed by Barnsley display against Rotherham United despit...

Daryl Dike with Michal Helik after scoring for Barnsley against Huddersfield

Barnsley staying grounded despite closing in on Play-Offs place

Barnsley's Daryl Dike (centre) celebrates with Alex Mowatt after scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Sky Bet Championship match at Oakwell. Isaac Parkin/PA Wire.

Valerien Ismael's delighted by Barnsley win after 'sleepy' opening against Middl...

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