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Bright Mark II (vs Northampton)

The last two matches we went to Street Bar SR1, which is a sports bar in the city centre. No problems on either occasion - indeed, lots of chat with local fans. Not a place to start singing Jimmy Hill songs, though.

After last night, I rest my case.

So have we...

Going back into ancient history, the scenes the greeted the Brian Kilcline goal to win 1-0 vs Luton at Highfield Road in 1985, when we had to win to have a chance to stay up, were utterly mental. It was an extraordinary moment.

Historically, Sheffield was a very industrial city with terrible air pollution. The wind predominantly blows from the southwest, so the workers were located to the northeast (downwind), the owners to the southwest (upwind). Today, the area to the southwest of the city centre (e.g. Nether Edge)...

Yep, agreed. West St / Division St is quite student orientated. The Cambridge Street Collective is a fantastic place for a wide range of street food and a drink, and a good, lively atmosphere. Kelham Island / Neepsend is more indie, less student-orientated and fun. Chop Shop is great if you are...

An adult day ticket for unlimited journeys on the SuperTram is £5.70. You can pay the conductor on board using contactless. All trams from Meadowhall Interchange go to Hillsborough (this is the Yellow Route). They run every 15 minutes. Break your journey at Shalesmoor and walk into Kelham Island...

The snarling nastiness of South Yorkshire Police was an added element of unpredictability in those days, too.

True, but the away end at Bramall Lane is far from good. Cramped concourse, crap facilities and a poor view. It's remarkable that both Sheffield clubs, in the city that was the birthplace of modern football and the site of tragedy that sparked the reconstruction of grounds across the country...

Fair enough, but at least a British player who made his career in England and then managed in England too.

His first spell at Liverpool included three titles, two FA Cups and four Charity Shields in six years. He then won the league with Blackburn in 1995. Hard to argue that was not a success? His later terms at Newcastle and at Celtic were less successful, but four league titles with two clubs is...

Kevin Keegan at Newcastle (to a degree, albeit without winning anything). They played some brilliant football at times. Before that, Kenny Dalglish at Liverpool. 222 wins in 381 matches, 3 league titles, 2 FA Cups. On the flip side, Alan Shearer at Newcastle. Hilariously bad.

I have a spare ticket too, face value only, if anyone wants it.

QPR might be a surprise package, given their end of season form. It'll be interesting to see how good the new Sunderland manager is. Expectations at Hull are very high.