The Sheffield United Hodcast

In this well-overdue episode of the Hodcast, we finally wrap up our end-of-season review for United.To keep things moving (and to stop this from becoming a 60-minute shouting match between Jonny and me), we brought in reinforcements. We’ve averaged out the scores from a massive panel of guests, including:Chris (Dem Blades)Tyrone (Away Blade Blog)Scott (The Other Side)Lee (Our resident pessimist)Peter (Our resident optimist)Shaun (Our Editor-in-Chief)Every player gets a grade out of ten, and don't worry, we didn't make Jonny recount his scores from every single match. We also briefly outline our plans for the summer and, in a display of extreme brevity, use exactly three words each to sum up the final four matches of the season.For the fellow "spreadsheet nerds" out there, I’ve included the full breakdown of player scores on our Substack page for you to pore over at your leisure. Thanks to everyone for listening and for all your feedback this year. Up the Blades!Substack Link: https://open.substack.com/pub/matt789255/p/end-of-season-ratings?r=2eup97&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

In this episode of the Hodcast, we pick through a mixed bag of recent United performances. We review the turgid "boredraw" at Bramall Lane, discussing the unwelcome return of "crab football" and why the Blades looked so unsure of themselves against the Baggies. We take a look back at a Jekyll and Hyde performance at Carrow Road a ground that had been a happy hunting ground for United until this latest trip. Finally we explore a spirited display at St Andrew’s, where ten men rallied to earn a hard-fought point against Tom Brady’s Blues. Jonny hands out his player ratings highlighting the standout performers and those who had games to forget and we preview this weekend’s clash against the "Disney heartthrobs," Wrexham AFC. As always, a huge thanks to Shaun for the editing and the vocals, and to everyone for listening. Up the Blades!

This week on the Hodcast, it’s all about derby week.Matt and Jonny are joined by Chris from Dem Blades and Scott as we build up to Sunday’s Steel City showdown between Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday.While it’s a Blades pod at heart, we’re not ducking the debate, because Scott is firmly in the blue-and-white camp, bringing the Wednesday perspective to the table. That means proper back-and-forth, honest rivalry chat, and no shortage of strong opinions as we go head-to-head ahead of the big one.Before we look forward, we look back, reliving the highs and lows of derbies past. From unforgettable United victories that sent Bramall Lane into raptures, to the painful afternoons we’d rather forget, we revisit the goals, the drama, the flashpoints and the moments that define this fierce Sheffield rivalry. And with Scott in the mix, you’ll also hear how those same moments felt from the other side of the city.We round things off by turning our attention to Sunday, what United need to do, where the game could be won or lost, and of course, everyone’s predictions.Red and white passion. Blue and white pushback.It’s derby week on the Hodcast, and it’s one you won’t want to miss.

We start by picking over a flat, weary, and frankly awful showing away at Southampton, what went wrong, who struggled, and why it felt like a performance running on empty. Then, thankfully, it’s onto much happier territory as we break down a proper masterclass at Bramall Lane against Ipswich, where the Blades reminded everyone exactly what they’re capable of.Jonny hands out his player ratings (brace yourselves), before we turn our attention to the rest of the transfer window, what we need, what we might get, and what could still surprise us.Finally, we look ahead to a proper test at The Den, previewing Saturday’s tricky trip to Millwall and what United will need to bring to come away with something.Big thanks to Shaun for the editing, and as always… Up the Blades! 🔴⚔️

We’re back after a longer break than planned — Happy New Year and thanks for sticking with us!In this episode, we run through a mixed bag of results: the glorious wins over Leicester and Birmingham, the professional and efficient job done against Stoke, and… unfortunately, the full horror shows against Wrexham and Mansfield.We also dive into Patrick Bamford’s new contract, ask whether Chris Wilder’s comments on Brooks and Seriki should have us concerned, and look ahead to what might still happen in the transfer window.Plenty to unpack, thanks, as always, for listening!

In this episode, we dive into a mega week for the Blades: three huge matches in just six days — and nine glorious points in the bag. We kick things off by basking in the pure joy of a Sheffield derby demolition, reliving the goals, the atmosphere, and every moment of that hammering of Wednesday.We then turn our attention to a limp Portsmouth side who couldn’t cope with United’s intensity, breaking down how a 3–0 mauling felt almost routine as the Blades powered through the week. From there, we head to the King Power to unpack a seriously impressive away performance against Leicester, looking at what this result means for momentum, belief, and the wider picture of the season.Jonny delivers his player ratings across all three matches, offering plenty of talking points, disagreements, and a few surprises. We also take a moment to explore the fallout from those click-bait merger headlines and what repercussions they might have for fans and the club. And, of course, a huge thank you goes to Shaun for his editing wizardry that keeps the podcast sounding sharp every week.

In this week’s episode of the Sheffield United Hodcast, we break down the defeat at Coventry and the frustrating stalemate against QPR. Jonny dishes out his typically harsh player ratings — no one is safe!With the international break upon us, we look back at our favourite internationals to have donned the red and white shirt. Plus, with the Ashes just around the corner, we put Jonny’s knowledge of Aussie Blades to the test, Carl Veart anyone?A massive thanks to everyone for listening and to Shaun for his top-notch editing.P.S. — We’ve decided not to mention the W word… you know the one.

Two wins on the bounce — it’s been a long time coming! In this episode, Matt and Jonny revel in Sheffield United’s back-to-back victories over Watford and Blackburn Rovers, sharing all the joy and relief that comes with finally seeing the Blades hit form. Jonny delivers his much-anticipated player ratings, we look ahead to Preston away, and reflect on what these performances might mean for the season ahead. We also want to say a huge thank you to Shaun for all his help (and his singing!), and to everyone who’s listened, shared, and sent feedback — it means a lot. Up the Blades!

In this Hodcast we finally get to talk about a win – our first (and only!) of the season so far, away at Oxford. We go over what clicked on the day, which players stood out, and whether it was a sign of better things to come or just a rare bright spot in a tough campaign.Back at Bramall Lane it was a very different story, as a refereeing horror show overshadowed the home defeat to Southampton. We break down the key decisions, vent a bit of frustration, and ask what more United have to do to get a fair shake.We also take a step back and chat through some of the club’s biggest missed signings – those nearly-men who could’ve changed the picture – before turning attention to the return of Oli McBurnie as he lines up against the Blades this weekend.To round things off, we look ahead to a tricky test against Hull City, asking where the points might come from and what United need to do to turn things around.A big shout-out to Shaun, Scott and Lee for all their support, and a massive thank you to everyone who’s listened, shared, and got involved – it means a lot.

In this episode of The Sheffield United Hodcast, we review United’s 5–0 hammering at Ipswich — a result that was the final nail in the coffin for Selles’ short and chaotic spell in charge.We explore Chris Wilder beginning his third reign as Blades boss, discussing what Wilder 3.0 could look like, the challenges he faces in taking over a side low on confidence, and the potential lift his return might bring to both the squad and Bramall Lane.Jonny is put to the test in a quiz all about some of United’s worst managerial appointments — from the forgettable to the downright farcical. (Matt has an epic maths fail too…) Finally, we look ahead to the Charlton match, weighing up how the Blades might respond and what fans can realistically expect in the short term.

Welcome to the very first Sheffield United Hodcast! In our debut episode, we dive straight into the action with a review of United’s tough league defeat to Middlesbrough. We break down the key moments, share our thoughts on what went wrong, and highlight where the positives (there weren’t many, if any) might lie.With the transfer window edging closer to its deadline, we also give our predictions on who might be coming in, who could be heading out, and what we still need to strengthen before the window slams shut. (We recorded Sunday, but only just figured out how to upload!)It’s the start of the journey (we’ll get better!) – join us for Blades chat, honest opinions, and proper sibling bickering on all things Sheffield United. Huge thanks to Shaun Needham for the editing and intro/outros!