John Egan
![Sheffield United defender John Egan celebrates equalising against Burnley on July 5, 2020 Sheffield United defender John Egan celebrates equalising against Burnley on July 5, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/20/27/john-egan.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
John Egan opens up on Adam Idah meeting
The pair played alongside each other for Ireland in Sofia on Thursday evening.
Sep 5, 18:15
![Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk pictured in July 2020 Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk pictured in July 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sports Mole Reader Awards: Premier League Defender of the Season
Virgil van Dijk? Trent Alexander-Arnold? Aaron Wan-Bissaka? Find out who was named the Premier League Defender of the Season in the 2019-20 Sports Mole Reader Awards!
Aug 26, 17:00
![Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder peers at the action on February 1, 2020 Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder peers at the action on February 1, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Dundee United vs. Sheffield United - prediction, team news, head-to-head record
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's pre-season friendly between Dundee United and Sheffield United, including team news and head-to-head records.
Aug 23, 16:38
![Sheffield United defender John Egan celebrates equalising against Burnley on July 5, 2020 Sheffield United defender John Egan celebrates equalising against Burnley on July 5, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
John Egan pens new four-year contract at Sheffield United
The Republic of Ireland international made 36 Premier League appearances last season.
Aug 21, 15:46
![Manchester United pair Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes celebrate scoring against Aston Villa on July 9, 2020 Manchester United pair Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes celebrate scoring against Aston Villa on July 9, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Premier League Team of the Week - Bruno Fernandes, Mohamed Salah, Paul Pogba
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek 34, including Bruno Fernandes, Mohamed Salah, Paul Pogba and David Silva.
Jul 10, 11:36
![Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood celebrates scoring against Bournemouth on July 4, 2020 Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood celebrates scoring against Bournemouth on July 4, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Premier League Team of the Week - Bruno Fernandes, Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek 33, including Manchester United trio Bruno Fernandes, Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford.
Jul 7, 13:12
![Burnley boss Sean Dyche on July 5, 2020 Burnley boss Sean Dyche on July 5, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sean Dyche would welcome a European return for Burnley
The Clarets remain in the European race after a 1-1 draw with fellow hopefuls Sheffield United on Sunday.
Jul 6, 11:22
![Sheffield United defender John Egan celebrates equalising against Burnley on July 5, 2020 Sheffield United defender John Egan celebrates equalising against Burnley on July 5, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
John Egan earns Sheffield United point at Burnley
James Tarkowski had given Burnley a first-half lead.
Jul 5, 14:12
![Sheffield United players celebrate scoring against Tottenham Hotspur on July 2, 2020 Sheffield United players celebrate scoring against Tottenham Hotspur on July 2, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tottenham Hotspur hit by controversial VAR decision in Sheffield United defeat
The London club are now seven points behind Wolves and Manchester United with six games to play.
Jul 2, 20:14
![Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho pictured on June 19, 2020 Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho pictured on June 19, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Sheffield United vs. Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday night's Premier League clash between European hopefuls Sheffield United and Tottenham Hotspur, including predictions, team news and lineups.
Jun 30, 14:07
![Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder peers at the action on February 1, 2020 Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder peers at the action on February 1, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Sheffield United vs. Arsenal - predictions, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final clash between Sheffield United and Arsenal, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jun 26, 14:27
![Arsenal defender David Luiz walks off after being sent off against Manchester City on June 17, 2020 Arsenal defender David Luiz walks off after being sent off against Manchester City on June 17, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Arsenal welcome David Luiz back as defensive duo return for Sheffield Utd
Goalkeeper Henderson missed Wednesday's defeat to Manchester United as he was ineligible against his parent club.
Jun 26, 13:58
![Manchester United pair Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes bump fists on June 19, 2020 Manchester United pair Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes bump fists on June 19, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Manchester United have no new injury concerns for Sheffield United clash
Victor Lindelof could feature despite being forced off during the second half of Friday's return to action at Tottenham.
Jun 23, 13:19
![Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce pictured on June 21, 2020 Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce pictured on June 21, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Newcastle United vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 22, 14:59
![Manchester United pair Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes bump fists on June 19, 2020 Manchester United pair Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes bump fists on June 19, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Manchester United vs. Sheffield United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday night's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Sheffield United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 22, 13:44
![Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce reacts on February 29, 2020 Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce reacts on February 29, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Steve Bruce delighted with Joelinton after ending goal drought
Joelinton's last league goal had come 301 days earlier.
Jun 21, 19:36
![Sheffield United's John Egan is dismissed on June 21, 2020 Sheffield United's John Egan is dismissed on June 21, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chris Wilder frustrated with John Egan dismissal
Sheffield United beaten 3-0 after defender gets red card at St James' Park.
Jun 21, 17:56
![Newcastle United's Joelinton celebrates scoring their fourth goal on January 14, 2020 Newcastle United's Joelinton celebrates scoring their fourth goal on January 14, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Joelinton scores as Newcastle dent 10-man Sheffield United's Euro hopes
The Brazilian had earlier passed up a golden opportunity.
Jun 21, 16:14
![Sheffield United's Dean Henderson celebrates after the match on March 7, 2020 Sheffield United's Dean Henderson celebrates after the match on March 7, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Who has been surprise package Sheffield United's player of the season?
The Sports Mole team select who they believe has been Sheffield United's player of the season during an impressive 2019-20 campaign.
May 4, 14:19
![Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring for Liverpool on November 30, 2019 Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring for Liverpool on November 30, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Season
The Sports Mole team select their Premier League best XIs of the 2019-20 season so far.
Apr 15, 16:36
![John Fleck celebrates equalising for Sheffield United on January 18, 2020 John Fleck celebrates equalising for Sheffield United on January 18, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sheffield United's most valuable players
Sports Mole takes a look at the most valuable players in the Sheffield United squad.
Apr 6, 14:30
![Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder peers at the action on February 1, 2020 Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder peers at the action on February 1, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Sheffield United could line up next season
With Sheffield United contending for European qualification, Sports Mole predicts how Chris Wilder's side could line up next season.
Mar 25, 10:45
![Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba pictured on December 26, 2019 Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba pictured on December 26, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Paul Pogba, Isco, Willian Jose
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Feb 12, 06:57
![Sheffield United defender John Egan pictured in March 2019 Sheffield United defender John Egan pictured in March 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Wolverhampton Wanderers to rival Everton for Sheffield United's John Egan?
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly ready to rival Everton in the race to sign Sheffield United defender John Egan during the summer transfer window.
Feb 11, 12:32
![Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their third goal with Jordan Henderson and teammates on February 1, 2020 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their third goal with Jordan Henderson and teammates on February 1, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Premier League Team of the Week - Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino, Jordan Henderson
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek 25, including Liverpool trio Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Jordan Henderson.
Feb 3, 11:14
![Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson pictured on January 21, 2020 Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson pictured on January 21, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Roy Hodgson set to welcome key players back for Sheffield United clash
Yorkshire side are at Selhurst Park.
Jan 31, 12:34
![Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring their first goal with Kevin De Bruyne on January 21, 2020 Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring their first goal with Kevin De Bruyne on January 21, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sergio Aguero comes off the bench to break Sheffield United resistance
Sergio Aguero scored six minutes after coming on.
Jan 21, 21:42
![George Baldock celebrates scoring Sheffield United's second on December 8, 2019 George Baldock celebrates scoring Sheffield United's second on December 8, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sheffield United mastermind comeback win at Norwich City
The Blades bounced back from their first defeat in eight matches against Newcastle with a 2-1 win over struggling Norwich.
Dec 8, 16:34
![Newcastle United's Jonjo Shelvey celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on December 5, 2019 Newcastle United's Jonjo Shelvey celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on December 5, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
VAR in the spotlight again as Newcastle end Sheffield United unbeaten run
Jonjo Shelvey scored as Newcastle's benefited from a bizarre VAR incident at Bramall Lane.
Dec 5, 21:44
![Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo on September 28, 2019 Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo on September 28, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Sheffield United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Sunday's Premier League fixture between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Sheffield United.
Nov 29, 15:30
![Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder pictured on November 2, 2019 Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder pictured on November 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chris Wilder hails work Nuno Espirito Santo has done at Wolves
Wolves host the Blades on Sunday.
Nov 29, 13:09
![Romain Saiss celebrates scoring for Wolves on December 26, 2018 Romain Saiss celebrates scoring for Wolves on December 26, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Romain Saiss suspended as Wolves welcome Sheffield United
Saiss is banned for Wolves' clash with the Blades on Sunday.
Nov 29, 11:40
![Harry Maguire in action for Manchester United on September 30, 2019 Harry Maguire in action for Manchester United on September 30, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chris Wilder: 'Man Utd game won't be the Harry Maguire show'
The world's most expensive defender came through the academy at Bramall Lane.
Nov 22, 14:20
![Dean Henderson in action for Sheffield United on August 10, 2019 Dean Henderson in action for Sheffield United on August 10, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Dean Henderson to sit out game against parent club United
The Blades will have a back-up keeper in goal against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.
Nov 22, 14:19
![Republic of Ireland's Sean Maguire, Jeff Hendrick and teammates look dejected after the match on November 18, 2019 Republic of Ireland's Sean Maguire, Jeff Hendrick and teammates look dejected after the match on November 18, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Republic of Ireland condemned to Euro 2020 playoffs after Denmark draw
The Danes held out amid a late barrage to claim their place at the finals.
Nov 18, 23:13
![Sheffield United defender John Egan pictured in March 2019 Sheffield United defender John Egan pictured in March 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Everton planning move for Sheffield United defender John Egan?
Everton are reportedly planning an approach for Sheffield United defender John Egan during one of the upcoming transfer windows.
Nov 18, 13:17
![Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino on October 19, 2019 Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino on October 19, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Sheffield United - predictions, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Sheffield United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 7, 17:38
![Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder pictured on August 10, 2019 Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder pictured on August 10, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chris Wilder backs more Sheffield United players to challenge for England places
Henderson became the first Blades player to be handed a place in the full England squad since Brian Deane in 1992.
Oct 17, 13:29
![Aaron Connolly and Ireland teammates on October 12, 2019 Aaron Connolly and Ireland teammates on October 12, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Republic of Ireland held by Georgia
Mick McCarthy's side remain in a strong position in Group D after the Euro 2020 qualifier stalemate in Tbilisi.
Oct 12, 16:25
![Virgil van Dijk in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Newcastle United on September 14, 2019 Virgil van Dijk in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Newcastle United on September 14, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Premier League Team of the Week - Virgil van Dijk, Riyad Mahrez, Jorginho
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek seven, including Virgil van Dijk, Riyad Mahrez and Jorginho.
Oct 1, 13:06