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The Pinch Podcast
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The Pinch PodcastFormline 2.11 – "BLADES BY NUMBERS: there's a new data dashboard on The Pinch and here are the stories behind those stats..."
To mark the launch of Blades by Numbers, a new interactive Sheffield United data dashboard, The Pinch dives into what the numbers can tell us — and what they…
The Pinch PodcastHANG IT IN THE LOUVRE #4 | Marc Webster
What’s been most enjoyable about these podcasts so far is how each guest – and the three images they bring – has taken the conversation down its own unexpected…
The Pinch PodcastFormline 2.10 – "Emergency pod ... as in, THIS IS AN EMERGENCY!"
Gah! Another mad and maddening defeat. This time against a Derby side who were gifted three goals. Sam, David and Riley briefly chat through the loss to Derby…
The Pinch PodcastFormline 2.9 – "Michael Cooper, Harrison Burrows, Callum O'Hare, and the state of our matches at 0-0..."
The Formline returns with an episode about three games in a week and the performances within them. Specifically, we're focussing on four key issues: Michael…
The Pinch PodcastHANG IT IN THE LOUVRE #3 | Andrew 'Roy' 'Panchero' Hague
Someone call 999, the Louvre has been robbed… But fear not, our latest guest is here to replenish the stocks with pure, unabashed Blades imagery. You’ll know…
The Pinch PodcastHANG IT IN THE LOUVRE #2 | David 'Deadbat' Beeden
Not a deadbat, the Tufty Clubsman joined us over a very good evening where we chatted about kits, friends, family, icons, Wembley, drinking, Dave Bassett, the…
The Pinch PodcastFormline 2.8 – "The never-ending story as Blades lose again, but how far were we from a 9-point week?"
Our regular podcast about affairs on the pitch, the Formline returns with an episode about two losses. More losses, more depressing interruptions into what was…
The Pinch PodcastFormline 2.7 – "Sheffield United played three at the back, Sheffield United won a match, we did a pod about it, including a bit of a Southampton preview..."
Our regular podcast about affairs on the pitch, the Formline returns with an episode about the first Blades win of the season. Three points—it’s been a while…
The Pinch PodcastHANG IT IN THE LOUVRE #1 | Tyrone James
We are buzzing to get this feature off the ground. Inspired by nostalgia, Desert Island Discs and, frankly, a desire to talk about happier footballing moments…
The Pinch PodcastUnited Voices 2.0 – "Stand United's Joe Clift on safe standing and the return of a safe pair of hands at Bramall Lane..."
United Voices 1.03 | Joe Clift from the Stand United campaign joins us for a special United Voices episode. Sam, David, and Joe dive into safe standing—its…
The Pinch PodcastFormline 2.6 - "Off Menu: starters, mains and tactical triflings for our dream Blades team..."
In today’s episode, we are using the structure of the Off Menu podcast to formulate our dream team from Sheffield United’s current squad. Sam and Riley have to…
The Pinch PodcastFormline 2.5 - "Blades win transfer deadline day (well, kind of) ..."
Sheffield United Transfer Deadline Podcast -- as it happened, or didn't happen. Get full access to The Pinch at www.thepinch.uk/subscribe
The Pinch PodcastFormline 2.4 - "Four games of pain; any crumbs of comfort?"
It's not the start we wanted, but are the Blades’ four losses in a row the results we deserve? Sam, David and Riley assess performances after four games. This…
The Pinch Podcast⚔️ Sheffield United Season Preview Podcast Part Two
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The Pinch Podcast⚔️ Sheffield United Season Preview Podcast Part One
Sheffield United Season Preview | After a pre-season packed with thumping wins, kit launches, and a beautiful own goal, the Championship is back – and so is…
The Pinch PodcastFormline 2.3 - "The Sheffield United Squad Depth Pod..."
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The Pinch PodcastFormline 2.2 - "Karl Marx, Colonel Gaddafi and transfers..."
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The Pinch PodcastFormline 2.1 - "Chris Wilder to be sacked: what happens next?"
On this episode of The Pinch, we dig into a sacking that speaks volumes. We reflect on Wilder’s legacy, question the timing of his exit, and try to make sense…
The Pinch PodcastState of Play 2.0 - "Talking GBE, ESC and overseas targets with Andy Watson..."
What does Brexit have to do with Sheffield United’s next signing? Quite a lot, actually. In this episode of The Pinch, we unpack the hidden world of football…
The Pinch PodcastFormline 1.21 – "Lessons from the pain: the way forward in 25/26"
Welcome to The Pinch Podcast, where heartbreak meets hard truths. In this post-play-off special, we confront the gut-punch of Wembley defeat and explore the…
The Pinch PodcastPlay-off final - Sunderland preview: "over, through and round..."
In this special play-off final edition of The Formline, Sam and Riley step in to assess Sheffield United’s chances at Wembley after a dominant semi-final…
The Pinch PodcastPlay-off Special Part 2 – With George Elek from Not The Top 20 podcast
With the Blades back in the mix and the stakes sky-high, we’re joined by EFL expert and Not The Top 20 co-host George Elek to break it all down. NTT20 LIVE IN…
The Pinch PodcastSheffield United vs Bristol City: play-off preview part one
The Pinch Podcast returns with part one of our play-off preview, diving deep into our semi-final clash with Bristol City. Expect analysis, optimism (yes…
The Pinch PodcastFormline 1.20 – Kieffer Moore, Rob Holding, and who do we want in the play-off semis?
As the Blades head into the final day of the season, Sam, David and Riley pick out some key performances from the past three games and agree on the team they…
The Pinch PodcastFormline 1.19 – "Leadership: Robinson, Wilder and getting emotional..."
A horrible run of three defeats on the bounce has put the Blades at the back of the queue for the automatic spots – David Taylor, Sam Parry and Riley Roberts…
The Pinch PodcastFormline 1.18 – "Sonic Youth: Femi Seriki, Sydie Peck, Andre Brooks and Tom Cannon + Coventry reaction"
Sam, David and Riley cast their eye over one of the youngest squads in the Championship, zooming in on four players - as is Formline tradition - Seriki, Peck…
The Pinch PodcastFormline 1.17 – Last four, next four, and predictions for the Championship run-in
Sam, David and Riley review the previous four fixtures and look ahead to the four matches to come – plus points predictions, opposition run-ins and a hint of…
The Pinch PodcastUnited Voices 1.03 – "Marty Griot on poster pasting and the hope of a promotion party "
United Voices 1.03 | In this latest episode of our United Voices series, Sam and David chat with artist Marty Griot. His work brings colour to matchdays and…
The Pinch PodcastFormline 1.16 – The 4 biggest players for the final 13 games - plus would you buy or sell the Sheffield United dip?
Which individuals could make the biggest impact in the final 13 games? That’s the question we’re debating on the latest podcast. Sam picks four, Riley picks…
The Pinch PodcastFormline 1.15 – "Four-game trends, big-game players, and how to pronounce Nwachukwu..."
With new signings in the building, Sam, David and Riley deep-dive into the previous four matches, look ahead to Portsmouth and discuss AI player-trading Get…
The Pinch PodcastState of Play 1.03 – "Got/Need": Sheffield United's January Transfer Window
Listen | Ben Brereton Diaz, Tom Canon, Jonjoe Kenny, Michael Keane and more - Sam, Riley and David assess the signings, the rumoured signings, and their aura…
The Pinch PodcastFormline 1.14 – "Tough times don't last forever"... No they don't Chris, no they don't.
LISTEN | The Pinch podcast is back with the first Formline episode of 2025. In this episode, we discuss the trends of a difficult but not deadly festive…
The Pinch PodcastFormline 1.13 – "Blades don't gerrit in the mixer, and other trends..."
Sheffield United don't cross much, but why? Sam, David and Riley discuss the trend and share thoughts on Rak-Sakyi's dip in form, our level of control and…
The Pinch PodcastState of Play 1.02 – Sheffield United Takeover: does it happen, and if so what next?
State of Play 1.02 | The Pinch pod is back to talk takeovers. Is it on? And if so, what happens next? What approach might would-be new owners take? What does…
The Pinch PodcastFormline 1.12 – "Re-rating the Championship: Man vs Sim in a mid-season 1-24..."
Too often, we judge the competition over the early part of the season. We wanted to re-rate every team in the Championship to see who are the biggest threats…
The Pinch PodcastFormline 1.11 – "Peck, O'Hare, Gilchrist and Campbell, a four-player deep dive + Sheffield derby reaction"
Sam, David and Riley take a deep dive into the performances of Sydie Peck, Callum O'Hare, Alfie Gilchrist and Tyrese Campbell. With a long…
The Pinch PodcastFormline 1.10 – "Sheffield derby preview: does form go out the window?"
LISTEN IN | Blades, fresh off the back of three wins in a row, take on the noisy neighbours for the first time in almost 5 years. Does form go out of the…
The Pinch PodcastFormline 1.09 – "The Ceiling and the Floor..."
In this episode, we’re measuring the Blades's performances against a few different metrics to calculate the height of our ceiling and the depth of our floor…
The Pinch PodcastWildest Ride [E3]: "Rise and Fall" with Nathan Hemmingham
Rise and Fall From firm favourites for the drop and pundit premonitions of getting ‘annihilated’, to ninth in the top flight and discussions on whether the…
The Pinch PodcastWildest Ride [E2]: "The Class of 18/19" with Kate Burlaga
The Class of 18/19 If you go to a pub in Ireland, you have to have a song. And if you don’t have a song, you might as well not go to the pub at all. Wise words…
The Pinch PodcastWildest Ride [E1]: "Centurions"
Welcome to the Wildest Ride, a three-part podcast on Sheffield United from 2016-2021: a magical time that saw the Blades drag themselves from the middle of…
The Pinch PodcastFormline 1.08 – "Stock Take: Souttar, Burrows, O'Hare and Moore + Swansea rotation reaction..."
Listen now | Sam and Riley talk Swans and take stock of four summer recruits: Harry Souttar, Harrison Burrows, Callum O'Hare and Kieffer Moore. Get full access…
The Pinch PodcastFormline 1.07 – "Is the league table lying?"
Listen now | Would it lie to you? The Championship league table that is. In this episode of the Formline, we analyse the truths and lies of the league table as…
The Pinch PodcastFormline 1.06 – "Four Blades games gone, four themes to think about..."
Listen now | Game-state, chance creation, Oliver Arblaster and the 'problem' of left-hand side – David Taylor and Sam Parry analyse Sheffield United's…
The Pinch PodcastState of Play 1.01 – "Michael Cooper – A generational goalkeeper..."
State of Play 1.01 | Sam, David, and guest, Craig Bradley, dive deep into the career and prospects of new goalkeeper, Mike Cooper. thepinch.uk/ Get full access…
The Pinch PodcastFormline 1.05 – "Rak Sak and three smoking barrels..." – Sheffield United's four latest signings
"Rak Sak and three smoking barrels..." – Sheffield United's four latest signings - Alfie Gilchrist, Harry Souttar, Tyrese Campbell and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi Get…
The Pinch PodcastFormline 1.04 – Season Preview Part Two with George Elek
Formline 1.04 | George Elek from the Not The Top 20 Podcast joins David and Sam talk Harrison Burrows, summer business, Chris Wilder and the Blades' opening…
The Pinch PodcastFormline 1.03 – Season Preview Part One
Formline 1.03 | David Taylor, Sam Parry and Riley Roberts cover 4 reasons to be cheerful, a Preston preview, and some quick-fire questions ahead of the curtain…
The Pinch PodcastUnited Voices 1.02 – "I Miss The Green'Un"
United Voices 1.02 | Originally published on The Pinch last year, David Beeden discusses the Green'Un and his dad. thepinch.uk/ Get full access to The Pinch at…
The Pinch PodcastFormline 1.03 – "Talking: Kieffer Moore, Callum O'Hare, Sam McCallum and Jamie Shackleton"
Formline 1.03 | David Taylor, Sam Parry and Riley Roberts discuss Sheffield United's latest four signings - Kieffer Moore, Callum O'Hare, Sam McCallum and…
The Pinch PodcastFormline 1.02 – "Four, Four, ****ing something"
Formline 1.02 | David Taylor, Sam Parry and Riley Roberts discuss the probability of a seismic shift towards four-at-the-back and the legacy of 3-5-2…
The Pinch PodcastFormline 1.01 – "Trusty, Bogle, Hamer, Osula"
Formline 1.01 | David Taylor, Sam Parry and Riley Roberts put four Blades players under the spotlight: Trusty, Bogle, Hamer, Osula. thepinch.uk/ Get full…
The Pinch PodcastUnited Voices 1.01 – "Pies, Poverty and Parasites"
United Voices 1.01 | Originally published on The Pinch last year, Tom O’Brien reads his story Pies, Poverty and Parasites, a tribute to a lifelong Blade…
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An introduction to The Pinch Podcast – a good pinch of Sheffield United pod stuff in your ears every Friday. Get full access to The Pinch at…