10 things...
Sheffield Utd
1 There's three big hills, two ancient rivers, one sprawling city but a pukka Prem side - watch that tiny table space?
2 They were crucially on their metal to invent the crucible process in the 18th century. They've all but had it on silver plate down Shoreham Street ever since.
3 The annual Cutlers' Feast is an excuse for debauchery, footy style. In consequence there are several dirty northern bastards born every following year.
4 Sheffield's red brick university has a low feature library in glass and stone, connected to a tall glass tower. Thought they'd have used RSJs, like on the big Kop Stand.
5 United started playing at Bramall Lane, which was an established cricket ground during summer. You might not be bowled over, caught out or stumped by that declaration.
6 In 1973 county cricket ended there and they built a new stand. However it knocked 'em for six, becoming part of a debt ridden wasteland for div4 down and outs.
7 Blades made it back to compete in the Prem before 2001. They went down to a last touch goal, in the final fixture after being ahead with five minutes of that season left. Oh well....
8 Jimmy Sirrel, Harry Haslam, Ian Porterfield, Billy McEwan, Dave Bassett and Howard Kendall all managed - to get replaced.
9 Warnock... enough said.
10 two and a half million into SUFC coffers for sale of Brian Deane in '93 - that FUCS all by present standards.
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