The Sheffield United Hodcast

We start by picking over a flat, weary, and frankly awful showing away at Southampton, what went wrong, who struggled, and why it felt like a performance running on empty. Then, thankfully, it’s onto much happier territory as we break down a proper masterclass at Bramall Lane against Ipswich, where the Blades reminded everyone exactly what they’re capable of.

Jonny hands out his player ratings (brace yourselves), before we turn our attention to the rest of the transfer window, what we need, what we might get, and what could still surprise us.

Finally, we look ahead to a proper test at The Den, previewing Saturday’s tricky trip to Millwall and what United will need to bring to come away with something.

Big thanks to Shaun for the editing, and as always… Up the Blades! 🔴⚔️

In this episode, we review United’s doomed trip to the Valley, where a strong performance was spectacularly undermined by referee Oli Langford, who appeared determined to make himself the main talking point of the afternoon. Jonny delivers his player ratings as we unpack a frankly astonishing display of officiating, including two red cards, the mystery of how Charlton somehow escaped one, and what looked like an absolutely nailed-on penalty for the Blades. Add in a catalogue of missed chances and you’ve got all the ingredients for a very long journey home.

Massive thanks to Shaun for the singing and editing, and to everyone who’s listened, we genuinely appreciate it.

We’re back after a longer break than planned — Happy New Year and thanks for sticking with us!

In this episode, we run through a mixed bag of results: the glorious wins over Leicester and Birmingham, the professional and efficient job done against Stoke, and… unfortunately, the full horror shows against Wrexham and Mansfield.

We also dive into Patrick Bamford’s new contract, ask whether Chris Wilder’s comments on Brooks and Seriki should have us concerned, and look ahead to what might still happen in the transfer window.

Plenty to unpack, thanks, as always, for listening!

In this episode, Matt and Jonny break down the good, the badly and the ugly as we review Sheffield United’s last three matches. We start with the very good, a demolition job against Stoke that had everything clicking.

Then it’s onto the badly, as illness ripped through the squad and a flu-decimated Blades side battled out a midweek draw with Norwich. Finally, we don’t shy away from the ugly, analysing a painful defeat at West Brom where things completely unravelled in the second half.

As always, Jonny delivers his player ratings, and we finish by looking ahead and trying to predict what the festive period has in store. Huge thanks to Shaun, as ever, for his work behind the scenes, and to all our listeners, we wish you a very Merry Christmas. Up the Blades!

In this episode, we dive into a mega week for the Blades: three huge matches in just six days — and nine glorious points in the bag. We kick things off by basking in the pure joy of a Sheffield derby demolition, reliving the goals, the atmosphere, and every moment of that hammering of Wednesday.

We then turn our attention to a limp Portsmouth side who couldn’t cope with United’s intensity, breaking down how a 3–0 mauling felt almost routine as the Blades powered through the week. From there, we head to the King Power to unpack a seriously impressive away performance against Leicester, looking at what this result means for momentum, belief, and the wider picture of the season.

Jonny delivers his player ratings across all three matches, offering plenty of talking points, disagreements, and a few surprises. We also take a moment to explore the fallout from those click-bait merger headlines and what repercussions they might have for fans and the club. And, of course, a huge thank you goes to Shaun for his editing wizardry that keeps the podcast sounding sharp every week.

In this bumper Sheffield Derby Special, we dive headfirst into one of the fiercest rivalries in English football. We kick things off by reliving our best derby memories — the limbs, the atmosphere, the unexpected heroes, and those glorious moments home and away that still give us goosebumps. Then, in true Blades fashion, we come crashing back to reality as we revisit the painful ones: the heartbreaks, the horror shows, and the “how did that happen?” moments that only a derby can produce.

We also talk through our favourite goals against our city rivals, from thunderbolts to tap-ins, and why each one still means so much. And of course, we round things off with some tense, nail-biting predictions ahead of Sunday’s huge match.

Massive thanks to Shaun — not just for his editing wizardry, but for his singing, support, and everything he brings to the Hodcast.

Up the Blades!

In this week’s episode of the Sheffield United Hodcast, we break down the defeat at Coventry and the frustrating stalemate against QPR. Jonny dishes out his typically harsh player ratings — no one is safe!

With the international break upon us, we look back at our favourite internationals to have donned the red and white shirt. Plus, with the Ashes just around the corner, we put Jonny’s knowledge of Aussie Blades to the test, Carl Veart anyone?

A massive thanks to everyone for listening and to Shaun for his top-notch editing.

P.S. — We’ve decided not to mention the W word… you know the one.

Matt and Jonny are back for a double header on the Hodcast — reflecting on back-to-back defeats against Preston and Derby, with a particular focus on the defensive horror shows that defined both games. From lapses in concentration to costly errors, the lads dissect how Sheffield United managed to turn two winnable fixtures into a pair of nightmares.

Jonny delivers his player ratings, breaking down individual performances and discussing where things went wrong across both matches. There’s honest reflection, a bit of frustration, and plenty of dark humour as Matt and Jonny try to make sense of it all — while also sharing a few of their all-time scariest Blades moments for good measure.

As ever, a massive thank you to everyone who’s listened, shared feedback, and supported the pod. And, of course, huge appreciation to Shaun for his brilliant editing and continued backing. Up the Blades! ⚔️❤️

Two wins on the bounce — it’s been a long time coming! In this episode, Matt and Jonny revel in Sheffield United’s back-to-back victories over Watford and Blackburn Rovers, sharing all the joy and relief that comes with finally seeing the Blades hit form. Jonny delivers his much-anticipated player ratings, we look ahead to Preston away, and reflect on what these performances might mean for the season ahead. We also want to say a huge thank you to Shaun for all his help (and his singing!), and to everyone who’s listened, shared, and sent feedback — it means a lot. Up the Blades!

In this week’s episode, we are back on the Hod talking all things Sheffield United after a disappointing defeat away at Hull City. We dissect another frustrating afternoon for the Blades, breaking down the key moments, defensive errors, and missed chances that cost United once again. Jonny delivers his trademark player ratings (no punches pulled), while we both explore opinions on what this result really says about where the team is right now.

With the international break arriving at a crucial point in the season (and Matt not being able to tell the difference between a friendly and qualifier), we discuss what comes next for the Blades, from possible tactical tweaks to how the squad can reset and rediscover some confidence. We round off the episode by previewing the upcoming Watford clash, looking at what needs to change if United are to turn things around.

Thanks to Shaun, Scott and Lee as always for your work in making this possible!