Sheffield United are facing the grim prospect of a severe 12-point deduction in the Championship after the company used by their current owners to purchase the club was hit with a High Court winding-up order. The shocking development stems from an ongoing dispute over unpaid debts from the recent takeover, leaving fans anxious as the EFL launch a full investigation.
Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips is reportedly on the verge of securing another loan move away from the Etihad Stadium. The former Leeds United star has been left out of the club's pre-season travelling squad as they prepare for their latest commercial tour under new manager Enzo Maresca.
While Kalvin Phillips’ bank balance will be “looking well”, fellow Leeds United academy graduate Matt Kilgallon has told GOAL why the Manchester City flop risks finding himself in a position where “nobody wants you”. The former England international has become stuck in a serious rut, with the right call needing to be made this summer in order to get his career back on track.
Kalvin Phillips faces a defining crossroads in his career following Pep Guardiola’s historic departure from Manchester City. After a difficult period that saw the £45 million man struggle for minutes and form, a new era at the Etihad under Enzo Maresca could offer a glimmer of hope, yet his most likely path to redemption seems to lie away from Manchester.
Sheffield United supporters made sure their voices were heard during the final day of the Championship season, taking a brutal swipe at Tottenham Hotspur as they look ahead to a potential reunion in the second tier. Despite a campaign of mixed fortunes, the Blades' faithful travelled in numbers to witness a hard-fought victory that dampened their hosts' promotion dreams.
Wrexham sealed one of their "best wins" under manager Phil Parkinson after fighting back from a goal down to beat Sheffield United 2-1 in the Championship on Saturday at Bramall Lane. The win keeps the Red Dragons' hopes of making it into the play-offs alive ahead of the final seven games of the season as they sit in seventh place in the table but level on points with Southampton in sixth.
Kalvin Phillips was shown a straight red card on Sunday for a shocking challenge in the Steel City Derby. The Manchester City midfielder, who moved on loan to Championship side Sheffield United at the end of the January transfer window, was handed his marching orders early in the second half following a poor challenge on midfielder Svante Ingelsson.
Manchester City's forgotten man Kalvin Phillips has completed a shock January transfer to Sheffield United in the Championship on loan for the rest of the season. The former England international midfielder has struggled for minutes ever since making the move from Leeds United to the Etihad Stadium, and is now heading to the second tier of English football.
The grieving family of Maddy Cusack have expressed their fury after the inquest into her tragic death was delayed yet again. Their lawyer accused Sheffield United of submitting a massive document just days before Christmas, making it impossible to proceed. The club strongly denies the claims, but the hearing has now been pushed back until June, prolonging the family's agony.
Kieffer Moore admitted there was a particular satisfaction in his Boxing Day heroics as his brace powered Wrexham to a remarkable comeback against Sheffield United. The Wales international struck twice as Wrexham overturned a two-goal deficit to claim a breathless 5-3 Championship win at the Stok Cae Ras, a contest that swung wildly before settling firmly in the hosts’ favour.
Wrexham’s players could barely contain their pride after producing one of the comebacks of the Championship season, roaring back from two goals down to beat Sheffield United in an eight-goal Boxing Day thriller. From James McClean’s blunt verdict to emotional post-match reactions, the Red Dragons’ belief and unity were on full display at a raucous Stok Cae Ras.
Kieffer Moore was the match-winner for Wrexham as the striker scored twice to sink former club Sheffield United in a thrilling Boxing Day bonanza at the Racecourse. The Blades led 3-1 in the first half following a Moore error in his own box but a stunning comeback saw Phil Parkinson's side steal all three points in a 5-3 victory, which begun with an audacious Patrick Bamford backheel flick for the visitors and ended with Josh Windass powering home a penalty to complete the turnaround.