Harking back to what though? Don’t understand the gripe here. What irritates me most about football is pretending things are new, when they already existed in the past. “Modern football” is a huge exaggeration. (VAR to one side…)

Info on today’s MEGAPOD with: Championship Guest Host: Jed Wallace, WBA skipper League One Guest Host: Johnnie Jackson, AFC Wimbledon gaffer League Two Guest Host: James Belshaw, Harrogate Town keeper #WBA #AFCW

NEW POD ⬆️ | It was nice to finally record something about a United win. Sam, David Taylor and Riley run through Oxford 0-1 Blades, and talk three at the back, the need for shit housing, and a bit of a Southampton preview. thepinch.uk/p/formline-27-…

United Women won their first home game in 560 days (!), so of course I had to write 2,000 words about it. It's been coming, the team's looking in good shape so far this season thanks in no small part to the excellent Amy Andrews and Charlie Devlin: womenofsteel.substack.com/p/md5-blades-b…

Wrote a bit about why I find Grimsby Town such a joy to watch. If it could've been Blades it would. But it couldn't so it wasn't. ntt20.com/p/six-appeal-w…

Worth a listen just for Deadbeat reeling off the XI from THAT GAME against Leicester like it was yesterday

The podcast where one Blade comes to the Louvre and pitches three pictures for the gallery. This week it's Roy. You may know him as Roy or Andrew. But can you help solve the mystery of the man (left of centre) with the red right hand? thepinch.uk/p/hang-it-in-t…

NEW ARTICLE | 🔗 thepinch.uk/p/steve-or-the… A POW camp. A barbershop in Sheffield. And a haircut before the '66 World Cup: This is the story of someone once classed as an alien who became part of Sheffield's fabric. By Sam.

Every time I publish something, I hope someone reads it. Not always going to happen ofc. But if you read one thing from me ever, PLEASE make it this – it means a lot. And if you get something from it, please give it a share.

The Pinch Sam What a smashing article- I love it! UTB

wrote a bit about the greatest season for two up top

Laying bare my irritation with us as a side at 0-0. Ooh, and discussion of the what formation we’re playing

📩📩📩 | A new piece just dropped on the The Pinch. If you're a subscriber, it should be in your inbox. Huge thanks to phil ridley for writing. Through top flights and lowlights, moving south as a child couldn't keep him away from the Lane. thepinch.uk/p/the-only-bla…

We are top of the league (of something)

Shortlisted again for The FSA Awards. Four years in a row. This time for the pod. Ridiculous really. Big night incoming. If supporting the Blades has taught us anything, it’s managing expectations. Thanks to everyone who listens - means a lot!

And special thanks to David Taylor and Riley for all their hours of effort, and time spent waiting for me to finish a long sentence. Legends.

Always exciting to get the nod from The FSA, this time for our new(ish) podcast Thanks to everyone for listening, to Sam for his drive (and superb editing skills), and to Riley for taking our ramblings to the next analytical level Up The Pinch ❤️ #sufc

True story, I left my coat at the FSA Awards last year. This year, I'm coming back with something!

📧 New piece just dropped on The Pinch: thepinch.uk/p/new-year-new… Real timely from the brilliant Zeadbat, who looks ahead to the January Transfer Window.