Wednesday v United

The Sheffield Derby

Richard Crooks

• Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd
• eBook ISBN:
  9781785314841
• Year: 2018

Experience the intensity of the Steel City divide in Wednesday v United: The Sheffield Derby. This gripping account delves into the history of one of football's most passionate rivalries, from its Victorian origins to the modern era. Discover the key matches, legendary players, and influential managers who have shaped the Sheffield derby.

Richard Crooks vividly portrays the highs and lows experienced by both Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United, capturing the raw emotion and unwavering loyalty that define this historic clash. Relive memorable moments, understand the deep-seated passion, and explore the cultural significance of the Steel City's footballing heart. Perfect for football enthusiasts and anyone seeking a compelling story of rivalry and local pride.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• Acknowledgements
• Preface
• Foreword
• 1. More than Five Years
• 2. Your Club
• 3. Growing Up in Heeley
• 4. And Gleadless
• 5. The Beginnings – Two Professional Clubs in Sheffield
• 6. 1890s
• 7. 1900s
• 8. 1910s
• 9. 1920s
• 10. 1930s
• 11. 1940s
• 12. 1950s
• 13. 1960s
• 14. 4 February 1967 – and the Man Transferred from Norwich City
• 15. 1970s
• 16. 3 October 1970 – the Shoreham Street Kop
• 17. 26 December 1979 – a Pivotal Game
• 18. 1980s
• 19. 1990s
• 20. 3 April 1993 – FA Cup Semi-final at Wembley
• 21. 2000s
• 22. 2010s
• 23. The Return – 2017/18
• 24. Players
• 25. Managers
• 26. Derek Dooley
• 27. Supporters – Rivalry
• 28. Other Sheffield derby Games
• 29. Newspapers, Programmes, Fanzines, Radio, Television
• 30. This City is Ours
• 31. The Fiercest Rivalry – and Yet
• Bits and Pieces
• Afterword
• Appendices
• Bibliography
• Photos