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Sheffield United FC




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  • Sheffield United FC 1889

    Sheffield United Formation in 1889

    The team was formed six days after a crowd of 22,688 paid to watch the FA Cup semi-final played at Bramall Lane between Preston North End and West Bromwich Albion, with gate receipts of £574. Charles Stokes, a member of the Ground Committee saw the financial possibilities of a permanent football team and they were a professional club almost from ...
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  • Sheffield United FC 1898

    Sheffield Glory Days in 1898

    United enjoyed an unbroken 37-season spell in the top flight (which remains a record for a newly promoted team) winning the League Championship in 1897 – 1998 and were runners up in 1896 – 1997 and 1899 – 1900. After the League Championship, United played and won an unofficial two-legged “Champions of Great Britain” title against Celtic, who had won ...
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History of the Sheffield United FC

Sheffield United Football Club is a professional football team based in Sheffield, England. Founded in 1889, the club has been integral to English football for over 130 years. The Blades have enjoyed success throughout their history and are one of only three teams to have won all four divisions of the Football League. They currently play in the Premier League after winning a promotion from the Championship at the end of last season - a remarkable achievement considering they were playing non-league football just five years ago!

The Blades’ most successful period came as members of Division One between 1893 and 1975 when they won two league titles (1897/98 & 1902/03) and four FA Cup trophies (1902, 1915, 1925 & 1936). During this era, Sheffield United also established themselves as one of England’s most well-supported clubs, with average attendances regularly topping 30 000 per game – peaking at 50 044 against Liverpool FC on April 19th, 1931!

Although it has been nearly half a century since those glory days, there is still plenty to be excited about if you support The Blades today. With the manager, Chris Wilder leading them into battle every week and star players such as Billy Sharp scoring goals left, right, and center, there is no doubt that this newly promoted side can compete with some big names in English top-flight soccer once again!





Founded
1854

Location
Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Team History
1889 - Present / Sheffield United Football Club
1854 - 1889 / Sheffield United Cricket Club

Nickname
The Cutlers, The Blades
Sheffield United’s nickname is "The Blades" which gives a nod to the history of the region and their steel production.

United's original nickname was in fact "The Cutlers" from 1889 - 1912.

Championships
Premier League / 1
1898

FA Cup / 4
1925, 1915, 1902, 1899

Premier League - FA Cup Double / 0

Stadium
1889 - Present / Bramall Lane

Current Owner
2013 - Present / Abdullah bin Musa'ad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

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