News about Wes Foderingham

Sheffield United are in talks with Atletico Madrid over a deal for Croatian stopper Ivo Grbic as Chris Wilder seeks an upgrade on Wes Foderingham to boost the Blades' fading survival hopes

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 20, 2024
Sheffield United goalkeeper Ivo Grbic, 28, has been in talks with Atletico Madrid over a transfer for Croatian goalkeeper Ivo Grbic, 28. The Croatian goalkeeper, who is out of contract in the summer, is out of contract. The commanding 6ft 5ins stopper has been capped twice by his national team and was a member of the squad that placed third at the 2022 World Cup. However, his playing time for his club has been limited, with Atletico's Jan Oblak continuing to excel as one of the best keepers in the country.

Unai Emery insists there was 'too much VAR' in Aston Villa's 1-1 draw with Sheffield United, as he hits out at the decision to disallow Leon Bailey's second-half strike

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 23, 2023
After six separate checks in the game against Sheffield United, Unai Emery maintained that VAR was 'too much,' for his Villa team, with his Villa team losing the chance to advance to the top of the Premier League for the first time since 2011. 'Tonight, there was just too much VAR.' I accept VAR, but it was too much. It was not necessary for the goal. We can't accept this goal after Leon Bailey's goal was disallowed for a previous foul by Jacob Ramsey on Wes Foderingham, Villa rescued a point late thanks to Nicolo Zaniolo's header, which seemed to be assisting the Blades to their first away victory of the season.

Fulham beat Sheffield United 3-1, putting the pressure on under-fire Paul Heckingbottom, who was under intense pressure on the Blades for the rest of the afternoon

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 7, 2023
AADAM PATEL AT CRAVEN COTTAGE: This is going to be a nightmare for Sheffield United. They are now winless and rooted to the bottom of the table after losing their seventh match in eight in a game that was overshadowed by a horrific ankle injury to Chris Basham. 'We can't blame it (the crash) for the pain.' Of course, it will impact us for the remainder of the season, but Heckingbottom says "I don't think it affected us" (in the game). We still have a sense of naivety at this point, which is perhaps the difference. I can't fault the players' efforts. We're where we should be, but at the moment, the things that could go against us are happening against us,' he said.

Sheffield United's Paul Heckingbottom congratulates Newcastle as the first victory of the season so far, a fitting tribute to Maddy Cusack after the tragic death of women's vice-captain

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 22, 2023
A number of tributes have been planned for Sunday's game against Newcastle, with Maddy's face on the front page of the match program and Blades players wearing black armbands. Shellshocked boss Paul Heckingbottom said his players must try to make everyone feel proud this weekend. We want the game to be about Maddy by demonstrating our love as a football team,' he said.

Following his side's loss to Tottenham last weekend, Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom held on-the-air talks with referee chief Howard Webb, accusing authorities of "not having a clue."

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 22, 2023
Following the Blades' demise at Spurs last weekend, referee Howard Webb joined Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom for clear-the-air talks on Friday. officials threatened to book goalkeeper Wes Foderingham for time-wasting, accusing referees of "not having a clue" and stating, "They're officiating our games at the top level, and they simply don't know the game." Jon Moss, the outburst, prompted Webb and PGMOL referees' boss to visit United's training ground to plan the future, but it was unclear if they stopped short of issuing an apology.

Sheffield United and Tottenham Hotspur have both condemned the racial abuse he suffered from Blades' last-gasp loss to Spurs, as he encourages fans to 'think before typing'

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 17, 2023
Following Sheffield United's 2-1 Premier League loss to Tottenham, the club has condemned racial abuse and threats directed at goalkeeper Wes Foderingham. I don't mind opposition supporters calling me every name under the sun,' Foderingham, who made a string of fine saves to deny Spurs before losing two goals in added time, wrote on Instagram on Saturday night: "I don't mind opposition supporters calling me every name under the sun." But be prepared for the bigotry and family abuses. 'Think before typing.' On Sunday morning, the Blades opened their arms for their keeper and pledged to look into.

Rotherham 1-0 Sheffield United: Trialist Andre Green scores sublime back-heel flick, as Paul Heckingbottom's side rue missed chances

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 25, 2023
Rotherham 1-0 upbeat at the AESSEAL New York Stadium on Tuesday evening, getting their pre-season off to a flying start. The Millers took the lead early in the game with a bizarre yet spectacular finish scored by their trialist, who capitalised on a distraction from Jordan Hugill's film by using his heel to lift the ball up and over goalkeeper Wes Foderingham from the byline. It was a spectacular finish, made even more impressive by the fact that he had to reach his foot with the ball to get it up and over the Blades' shot stopper and into the far corner of the field.

Sheffield United 1-0 Wigan: Premier League starts to come into sharp focus for Blades

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 7, 2023
OSS HEPPENSTALL AT BRAMALL LANE: It will take a few more drops of blood and several more gallons of sweat, but Sheffield United's Premier League is coming into sharper focus. Yes, that was how it felt to the legions of the ardent Blades supporters who blasted out of a sun-drenched Bramall Lane after another priceless, but tense victory.

Norwich United (0-1) Wesley John Carrow who seals all three points at Carrow Road

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 1, 2023
As Sheffield United moved six points clear of the teams trying to pin them for automatic promotion, James McAtee ended up up upsetting both managers. Manchester midfielder 20 poked home the game's only goal in the 62nd minute as United cashed in on third-place Middlesbrough's surprise loss at Huddersfield. Norwich was convinced it should not have stood, arguing that a Blade had been offside in the build-up and no advantage had been given to them until United defeated them to set up McAtee, who was only onside himself in the six-yard box.

Sheffield United 3-2 Blackburn: Tommy Doyle sends Blades into FA Cup semi-finals

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 19, 2023
JACK GAUGHAN vs. BRAMALL LANE If ever a club needed a stoppage-time winner, scored by a young man whose grandparents were both FA Cup champions with Manchester City in 1969, Sheffield United are it. Not just for the romance of a Wembley semi-final, but also for the atmosphere and bank balance. At Bramall Lane, it's been a tough time. They may not go into administration, but the financials are bleak unless a takeover agreement is reached, with Nigerian Dozy Mmobuosi awaiting to complete the transaction.

Sheffield United's African billionaire' has agreed to a £90 million takeover.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 2, 2023
Sheffield United is close to being bought out by an African billionaire in a £90 million contract. The Blades are pushing for promotion back to the Premier League this season, but they were plagued by a transfer freeze last month due to financial challenges. However, their problems are likely to be easing as a result of the takeover, though the identity of the prospective new owner remains a mystery.

Sheffield United 1-0 Hull: Daniel Jebbison scores as Blades keep pressure on Burnley

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 20, 2023
Sheffield United beat Burnley 1-0, putting the pressure on Championship leaders Burnley on. Daniel Jebbison scored the game's only goal in just the third minute as the Blades raced through Hull's defense until the 19-year-old forward coolly slotted home. The win looks to have pushed Paul Heckingbottom's side within three points of Burnley, who are currently draw with West Brom.

The Blades and Burnley's Sander Berge and James McAtee suffered a 2-1 loss on Blackpool

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 29, 2022
RICHARD TANNER: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom said the promotion chasers were 'good value' for their hard-fought victory over Bloomfield Road. Sander Berge and James McAtee's goals ensured that the Blades retained the heat on Championship leaders Burnley. Berge, a Norwegian midfielder, put the Blades up with a close finish in the first half, and Manchester City loanee James McAtee scored a spectacular solo goal to make it 2-0 right after the break.

After losing, Sheffield United 3-1 Coventry: The hosts are up on points with Burnley's leader Burnley

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 26, 2022
ß AT BRAMALL LANE: Quite what Manchester City prospects James McAtee and Tommy Doyle are aiming for in their fledgling careers is uncertain. Sheffield United's return to the Premier League may not be the first big notch on their resumes. Last summer, the midfield pair joined the Blades on a season-long loan in the search of regular first-team football.

Hull City 0-2 Sheffield United: Oli McBurnie and Sander Berge put the Blades top of the Championship

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 4, 2022
OSS HEPPENSTALL AT THE MKM STADIUM: As Sheffield United returned to the Championship summit in style, Oli McBurnie, who could barely buy a goal for two years, now cannot avoid scoring them. In the 20th minute, Scotland striker Sander Berge, a Norwegian midfielder, secured victory in the final quarter, bolstering the Blades' growing popularity as promotion favorites. Emerging victorious away from home against a highly mobile Hull City team, Paul Heckingbottom's side threatened to take some time this season.

Luton 1-1 Sheffield United: Oli McBurnie's second-half volley earns Blades a point

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 26, 2022
LUTON 1-1 SHEFFIELD UNION UNITED - ADAM SHERGOLD AT KENILWORTH ROAD: PUSHING SHEFFIELD UNITED : KENILWORTH ROAD: As the Championship's pace-setters Sheffield United defeated Luton, Oli McBurnie ended his long wait for a goal. Since a Carabao Cup tie against Southampton last September, the Scotland international hadn't found the net, and you'd have to go back to December 2020 to find his last league goal. However, his second-half volley canceled out an early header by Carlton Morris to ensure the honours were not lost even in a good advertisement for the division.

Sheffield United 2-1 Sunderland: 10-man Black Cats beaten for the first time since February

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 17, 2022
LOS LOS ESTIMALL BREAK HEAT LOADELAND: Sheffield United defeated BRAMALL LANE on Tuesday after a late rally from 10-man Sunderland to win their second league victory of the season. Dan Neil, 20 years old, was dismissed after just 31 minutes by the Black Cats, and the Blades increased their advantage count shortly after Anel Ahmedhodzic headed home Oliver Norwood's corner. Two minutes after halftime, Max Lowe doubled the lead before Lynden Gooch's classy chip brought the visitors back to action, but they couldn't find an equalizer.