The State Of Play
A short episode looking at the state of play at Bramall Lane right now and what it might take for our luck to change? A run streak? Or a listener getting back with an ex?
Dec 10, 2020•37 min
Four Blades in the Pub
As the title says...….Four Blades in the Pub talking all things Sheffield United.
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Parental Guidance: Podcasts are likely to contain explicit language
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Episodes
Questions, Players, Tactics & Billy Whitehurst Versus A Shark
Jon, Dan, Ian and Phil look back on the West Ham game by each posing a question about it. They then answer listeners questions before discussing a man who nearly signed for United (not Dan Burn).
Nov 26, 2020•1 hr 27 min
Up. Down. Unbelievable. A Chat With Jamie Hoyland
It's five Blades in their homes as former player and Blades fan Jamie Hoyland joins the lads for a look back on his time at United with a particular focus on The Great Escape season which has interesting parallels with the current campaign to date. Memories of Derby Days, cup runs, some of the characters in that Bassett side are all told with a good few laughs and are rounded off with Jamie's 1 to 11 of former team mates. Up The Blades!
Nov 18, 2020•2 hr 13 min
Dignitas Application
Jon, Ian, Phil & Dan pick the bones out of the Chelsea defeat, look at what needs to change and some areas of disagreement amongst fans and then try to cheer themselves up at the end with a discussion around Wednesday's past managers. Because some weeks there's only so much you can say on United!
Nov 12, 2020•1 hr 35 min
A Full Back Who Puts It In Less Than Someone With Chronic Erectile Dysfunction
Join Jon, Ian, Phil and Dan as they look back on contrasting performances versus Liverpool and City, discuss the Lundstram issue, look ahead to Chelsea with varying degrees of optimism and make four cracking Hall of Fame nominations.
Nov 06, 2020•1 hr 19 min
You Cant Start A Fire Without A Spark
Join Jon, Ian, Phil and Dan as they lament their beloved Blades ahead of the trip to Anfield. They look back at both the positives and negatives of £14,95 games alongside Project Big Picture and finish with a positive look at some of our current crop of platers that we seem not to be showing the respect they've earned at the moment.
Oct 23, 2020•1 hr 25 min
Post Leeds Counselling Session
Jon, Dan, Ian and Phil try to find balance with four positives as well as four negatives from the defeat to Leeds, look forward (without much excitement)to Arsenal and end with another quiz based on a match that fits the overall mood.
Oct 02, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Villa Reaction & Leeds Preview
Jon, Ian, Phil & Dan have slept on it and the Villa game is still sore. They tentatively look ahead to Leeds before discussing transfers and Ian hosts a retro Leeds quiz.
Sep 25, 2020•1 hr
Bitten by Wolves
Join Jon, Phil, Dan and Ian for the post mortem on Wolves, a brief look ahead to Burnley and hear their nominations for what should be consigned to Club 1867
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 4 min
New Signings & The New Season
Join Jon, Dan, Ian and Phil as they review transfer activity to date, lament not being able to go to the match and make some predictions, both for the season ahead and Monday night versus Wolves.
Sep 10, 2020•1 hr 4 min
The Four Blades 2019/20 Season Awards
Join Dan, Ian, Phil and Jon as they hand out the Four Blades In The Pub awards for 19/20. Some traditional, some less serious. Have a listen, see if you agree with the arguments put forward.* *Probably best not to listen if your name is Jack Grealish.
Aug 20, 2020•1 hr 58 min
End Of Season Reflections
Join the lads as they decide whether they are proud or slightly disappointed with the end to the season. There's an honest discussion on where we are with the current squad and a natter about the options for us this summer. We also take a minute to look back on a very special group of players.
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr 40 min
Oh David McGoldrick
Jon, Ian, Phil and Dan are back to wax lyrical about United's victory over Chelsea, look forward to our trip to Leicester and then scrap the traditional Hall of Fame in favour of a chat about the all round brilliance of Didzy.
Jul 14, 2020•54 min
The Four Blades Like Football Again
Join Phil, Dan, Ian & Jon in a much brighter mood than when you last heard from them. Looking back at Wolves, whats changed since those opening three games, looking forward to Chelsea and theres a theme to a majority of the Hall of Fame nominations...
Jul 10, 2020•1 hr 20 min
Can We Have Points Per Game Instead?
Jon, Ian, Phil and Dan are fed up. Hear their thoughts on recent performances, a preview of the Arsenal game and they condemn four things to Club 1867.
Jun 26, 2020•1 hr
Hawkeye Innovations - London. Paris. Peckham
Jon, Ian, Phil & Dan reconvene to talk about The Blades first game back post lock down against Aston Villa. There are no prizes for guessing the main point of discussion. The lads then take a look ahead to Newcastle away and submit some more entries for The Hall of Fame.
Jun 19, 2020•1 hr
Four Blades In Their Houses
Unfortunately, its just the lads this week as they preview the 'new' season and focus in on the Villa game. Jon, Ian, Phil and Dan put forward their emotions on the return and if they're excited. The Hall of Fame also returns.
Jun 12, 2020•57 min
At Home With Paul Devlin
Jon, Ian, Dan & Phil have a natter with Paul Devlin about his career. He talks us through playing with Agana for Warnock at Notts County, his two stints with his boyhood club and his time at The Lane. We find out his thoughts on his time at United, being bought by Elton John for Watford and also why they really should stop feeding the Horse! His 1-11 is a very Blades heavy one and we finally find out what happened on that plane! UTB.
Jun 05, 2020•1 hr 44 min
At Home with Wayne Quinn
Join the lads as they catch up with Wayne Quinn. Wayne fills us in on the move to Bramall Lane from football deprived Cornwall, talking about times under Spackman, Bruce and Warnock as a player in red and white. We hear about his time away from Sheffield, his one to eleven and find out what he's up to these days, UTB
May 26, 2020•2 hr 22 min
Triple Assault Not In A Pub Quiz
The lads get together via the witchcraft and wizardry of Skype to have a go at The Four Blades Not In The Pub Triple Assualt Quiz hosted by Paul.
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr 15 min
The Cross Scythes (Again) - Ant or Dec?
Join the Four (five) Blades as they review Norwich, preview The Toon, go through the Blades & Newcastle themed quiz and finish up with some more Hall Of Fame nominations.
Mar 10, 2020•1 hr 29 min
The Cross Scythes with Carl Bradshaw
A special episode this week as The Four Blades are joined by United legend Carl Bradshaw for two hours of chat about his career and times at The Lane over a few pints.
Mar 02, 2020•2 hr 10 min
Cross Scythes - Parental Guidance: This Pod Contains Dean Hammond
Dan, Ian, Jon and Phil convene to discuss the Bournemouth feistiness, the visit of Brighton, a Seagulls/Blades themed quiz, answer listeners questions and put four strong nominations forward for The Hall Of Fame
Feb 20, 2020•1 hr 56 min
The Cross Scythes - Free, Fan Made Content
A quick look back to Crystal Phallus and forward to Eddie, how? And his Bournemouth side. A Blades versus The Blades quiz and the Hall of Fame talking about our sliding doors moment.
Feb 07, 2020•1 hr 34 min
The Cross Scythes - Jay McEveley's Tackle
Jon, Phil, Ian and Joe are joined by Ben and Andrew from Bladespod for a special collaboration (or colla-beer-ation?) podcast that looks back on the best of the season to date and a remarkable January transfer window. They partake in a (very) hard quiz and offer up 6(!) nominations for the Hall of Fame.
Feb 03, 2020•2 hr 3 min
The Cross Scythes - Not The Nine O'Clock News
The Four Blades reconvene to dissect the defeat against Man City, look forward to a trip up The Wall, have a go at Chops' ludicrous Millwall themed quiz, discuss the news and submit their Hall of Fame nominations.
Jan 24, 2020•1 hr 37 min
The Cross Scythes - When 4 Become 5
Jon, Phil and Sam are joined by debutants Alan and Chops to make up the FIVE Blades In The Pub this week. They chat about the win over West Ham, the upcoming trip to The Emirates, partake in Paul's quiz and submit their entries to The Hall of Fame.
Jan 17, 2020•1 hr 17 min
The Cross Scythes - School Reports, West Ham and January
The Four Blades kick off the new year at the cross scythes, giving their school reports from the festive period, a look ahead to West Ham and discuss potential January targets. Plus the regular quiz and Hall of Fame features.
Jan 10, 2020•1 hr 54 min
The Manor House with Kevin Gage - Part 2
Kevin Gage takes The Four Blades through his 1 to 11 line up of former Blades and Villa team mates, previews Saturdays game between the two and looks back on his career, with tales of The Crazy Gang, Graham Taylor and Dave Bassett's Blades
Dec 12, 2019•1 hr 27 min
The Manor House with Kevin Gage - Part 1
The Four Blades are hosted by former Blades (and Villa) player, Kevin Gage at The Manor House Hotel. Looking back on the last three games, a Blades and Villa themed quiz and they each nominate for the Hall of Fame
Dec 12, 2019•1 hr 24 min
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