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Nathan’s football roundup – 3 April

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Sheffield Live! volunteer Nathan Murray runs through the latest match news.

Swindon Town 2, Sheffield United 1. Blades drop points against Swindon and stay rooted to the 10th spot

Swindon went ahead in the 18th minute with a blistering run from Ben Galwin who then passed to Miles Storey to blast the blast the ball into the top corner.

An equaliser came in the second half by Michael Doyle which was assisted with a pin-point cross from Kieron Freeman in the 59th minute.

However, Sheffield United fans and team were then deflated by a right footed effort by Louis Thompson, from the centre of the box.

Sheffield stay in 10th, whilst Swindon climb the table.

Attendance: 8,441

Sheffield Wednesday suffer massive defeat against Watford who cruise to a 4-1 victory.

In the first five minutes Gabrille Angela opened the onslaught with a goal from close range.

Lewis Mcguan then stretched the lead with a header in the 25th minute.

Then lightning then struck twice as Troy Deeney put two more passed Wednesday in the 49th and 51st minute.

Benik Afobe, on loan from Arsenal headed a consolation goal for Wednesday in the 54th minute.

Sheffield Wednesday travel to Leicester on Friday 04/04/2014 at 7.45pm

Attendance: 22,057

Sheffield United drop to 11th after the controversial ‘Dismal’ decision of Kieron Freeman (Tuesday 1st April)

Kieron Freeman was given a ‘Get out of jail card’ after his foul on Marcello Trotta.

Refree Eddie Ilderton was in discussion with assistant Mark Dwyer and the red card decision was turned over to a drop ball decision.

Nigel Clough came round to compliment the refree in the end saying that the decision was ‘right’.

However Brentford Manager Mark Warburton called the decision ‘bizzare’.

SUFC are at home against Leyton Orient on Saturday 05/04/2014 at 3.00pm

Attendance; 15,730

What next?

Tune into our Talking Balls sports show, every Friday on Sheffield Live! at 6pm.

Nathan’s football roundup

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Another exciting week for Sheffield football fans, writes Sheffield Live! volunteer Nathan Murray.

Sheffield Wednesday take three points in injury time (25th March: SWFC vs Brighton & Hove Albion, 1-0)

Leon Best helped to claim all three points with an 18 yard strike after a powerful break from the left of the park into the the penalty area to claim his fourth goal of his campaign in the 90th minute.

David Rodriguez went close to opening the goal account for Brighton by heading the ball against the cross bar.

Another chance was wasted by Will Buckley when his chance hit Wednesday’s goal keeper Chris Kirkland straight on, after he was clean through on goal.

Wednesday go 13th with their next meeting against Watford at home on 29th March at 15:00.

Attendance was 18,192.

United 7 points shy of playoffs (25th March: Crawley 0, Sheffield United 2)

Sheffield United are 7 points shy of the playoffs after double from Conor Coady.

Jamie Murphy’s cross helped Conor Coady to strike home his first goal in the 18th minute.

Mark Connolly and Andy Drury missed out on opportunities to put the ball in the back of the net for Crawley Town.

The combination of Jamie Murphy and Conor Coady increased Sheffield’s lead with another right footed shot from Coady, which came from a cross by Jamie Murphy again.

Attendance was 3,622.

Sheffield Wednesday down against Doncaster (22nd March)

Derby Day saw Wednesday go 1-0 down against Doncaster Rovers.

Wednesday started off the brightest in the first half against Doncaster with chances from Leon Best missing a close range shot and the second chance being a header that was well saved by Sam Johnstone in the second half.

Wednesday came into the game with two wins before against Birmingham and QPR.

The only goal of the game came from Chris Brown who put Rovers 1-0 ahead in the 32nd minute with a tap -in. This saw Rovers go eight points clear of the relegation zone.

Attendance was 12,609.

Sheffield United celebrate 125 years as a football club (22nd March; United 0, Wolverhampton Wanderers 2)

Wolves’ James Henry’s long range shot dodged team mate Dave Edwards and United goal keeper Mark Howard who was caught out, for the ball to bulge the back of the net, in the 12th minute.

Henry was then at the heart of the attack again by striking the post.
At the other end Richard Stearman’s cleared ball from the line after John Brayford’s Shot.

The second half saw James Henry again looking sharp with a cross into Dave Edwards who then converted the ball into the back of the net in the 52nd minute.

This loss also ended United’s 11 game unbeaten run.

Despite losing 2-0 Sheffield United celebrated the day with starting the game at 1.25pm to commemorate 125 years of the club. Celebrations started at the beginning of the day with music from the Dinnington Colliery Brass Band and fans sipping on the special ale from the Blades’ brewers, amongst a sea of red and white supporters.

Attendance was 21,659.

What next?

Tune into our Talking Balls sports show, every Friday on Sheffield Live! at 6pm.

Sheffield Wednesday 3, QPR 0

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Cracking ‘Hat Trick’ for Manager Stuart Gray to secure third straight home victory over QPR.

Wednesday’s 3-0 win last night over Queens Park Rangers, made it seven goals in two home games and their third home game win in row, writes Sheffield Live! volunteer Nathan Murray.

The crucial turning point was when Richard Dunne challenged Leon Best, which gave the Rangers defender a Red Card.

A 35th minute penalty was awarded, which was placed expertly in the back of the net by Chris Maguire.

The Owls rise to 14th place in the Championship table with goals being added by Leon Best in the 51st minute and Lewis Buxton in the 71st minute.

Sheffield Wednesday’s next game is a Derby game away, at Doncaster Rovers on Saturday 22nd March.

Attendance: 18,029