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Tom Coates
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Search, Trends and Live Sport Specialist at The Yorkshire Post.
🦉 Team news from the Sheffield Wednesday camp ahead of the Steel City derby.

Updates on Liam Cooper, Yan Valery, Bailey Cadamarteri, Harry Amass and Bruno Fernandes. #swfc
Sheffield Wednesday boss details likelihood of Liam Cooper facing Sheffield United
Sheffield Wednesday boss Henrik Pedersen believes new signing Liam Cooper will be ready for the Steel City derby - but it may come too early for him to start.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Excl: In part 2/2 of my interview with Gordon Strachan, the Leeds United legend defended Daniel Farke and highlighted a key issue with the Whites squad. #lufc
Leeds United legend defends Daniel Farke - but delivers blunt verdict on squad
Leeds United legend Gordon Strachan has insisted Daniel Farke is not under pressure as Whites boss.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:49 PM
The latest on Sheffield Wednesday’s free agent search 🔍

#swfc
Sheffield Wednesday's free agent slot latest as Henrik Pedersen makes market claim
Sheffield Wednesday are still scouring the free agent market, manager Henrik Pedersen has claimed.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM
There was some interesting stuff from Chris Wilder on the airwaves last night.

Sheffield United’s boss on developments at Sheffield Wednesday 👇

#sufc #swfc
Sheffield United boss makes Sheffield Wednesday predictions after Chansiri ousting
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has predicted a “bright future” for Sheffield Wednesday - but conceded they will find it tough to beat the drop.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Excl: Had a chat with Gordon Strachan about the controversy surrounding Rob Edwards’ Middlesbrough exit. #boro
Strachan makes Edwards point and Gibson admission after Middlesbrough drama
Gordon Strachan has encouraged Middlesbrough supporters to consider personal factors that may have influenced Rob Edwards’ decision to leave for Wolverhampton Wanderers.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Always a pleasure to catch up with Leeds’ very own @Ishmaeldavis_ 🗞️

He’s back in action tonight on the #EubankBenn2 card 🥊
Leeds boxer feels he is 'owed a belt' ahead of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium showdown
Ishmael Davis has given plenty to boxing over the last 18 months - and now he wants something back.
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November 15, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Sydie Peck and Femi Seriki have both had bumpy rides at Sheffield United this season.

Here’s what Chris Wilder had to say about the pair at the weekend 👇

#sufc
Sheffield United boss 'scratching head' at Peck negativity as message sent to Seriki
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has admitted to being puzzled by negativity towards Sydie Peck - and sent a blunt message to Femi Seriki.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Five men have been jailed following “disgraceful” scenes in the aftermath of Huddersfield Town’s win over Millwall in October 2022. #htafc
Five jailed following 'disgraceful scenes' in aftermath of Huddersfield Town game
Five men have been jailed following “disgraceful” scenes in the aftermath of Huddersfield Town’s win over Millwall in October 2022.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:39 AM
📍 At Bramall Lane to see if Sheffield United can pick up just their second home league win of the season. QPR the opponents. #sufc
November 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Portsmouth have not won in over a month - and Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic wants to use their “stress” to beat them. #hcafc
Hull City head coach keen to use Portsmouth's 'stress' against them
Portsmouth have not won in over a month - and Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic wants to use their “stress” to beat them.
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November 8, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Spoke to Huddersfield Town captain Ryan Ledson about the importance of getting fans back on side at the Accu Stadium. #htafc
'It's everything' - Midfielder keen to get Huddersfield Town fans back on side
Ryan Ledson is keen to get disgruntled Huddersfield Town supporters back on side.
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November 8, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Huddersfield Town could be without as many as 12 senior players today and are keen to get to the bottom of their injury crisis. #htafc
'We don’t feel settled about it' - Huddersfield Town digging into injury crisis
Huddersfield Town are trying to get to the bottom of an injury crisis that has ensured a raft of players will miss their meeting with Plymouth Argyle.
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November 8, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Injury updates from Huddersfield Town boss Lee Grant - with some fresh blows confirmed. #htafc
Huddersfield Town boss Lee Grant issues injury updates on trio
Huddersfield Town boss Lee Grant has issued injury updates ahead of his side’s clash with Plymouth Argyle.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Spoke to Gary McAllister this morning and asked him about Leeds United’s struggles in the final third.

Here’s what he had to say. #lufc
Exclusive: Leeds United icon identifies what Whites are lacking in the final third
Leeds United icon Gary McAllister believes the Whites need more belief in order to improve in the final third.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Adam Lakeland took plenty of heart from what he saw from his FC Halifax Town side at the weekend.

Deeper dive ⤵️🗞️

#fcht #shaymen
FC Halifax Town learnt 'harsh lesson' - but gave boss reasons for optimism
Rather aptly, FC Halifax Town walked out at The Shay to Kasabian’s 2009 hit ‘Underdog’.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Adam Lakeland’s reaction to seeing his FC Halifax Town side exit the FA Cup 👇

#fcht #shaymen
Adam Lakeland insists FC Halifax Town should have ‘no shame’ after FA Cup exit
FC Halifax Town boss Adam Lakeland insisted his side should have “no shame” following their 2-0 FA Cup defeat to Exeter City.
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November 1, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Reposted by Tom Coates
The player ratings are in following FC Halifax Town’s 2-0 defeat to Exeter City

#fcht #shaymen
FC Halifax Town player ratings: Trio of 7/10s and one 5/10 for Shaymen v Exeter City
The player ratings are in following FC Halifax Town’s 2-0 defeat to Exeter City.
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November 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Reposted by Tom Coates
FC Halifax Town were the architects of their own downfall as they bowed out of the FA Cup against Exeter City

#fcht #shaymen
FC Halifax Town bow out of FA Cup despite brave display against Exeter City
FC Halifax Town were the architects of their own downfall as they bowed out of the FA Cup against Exeter City.
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November 1, 2025 at 4:59 PM
HT | FC Halifax Town 0-2 Exeter City

The first half ended as it started - with the hosts shooting themselves in the foot. Aside from the two instances of shoddy defending, Halifax have been pretty strong. #fcht #shaymen
November 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
🏟️ At The Shay, where fifth-tier FC Halifax Town have an FA Cup upset in their sights.

League One outfit Exeter City in their way. #fcht
November 1, 2025 at 2:08 PM
🗞️ A deeper dive into Sheffield United’s win over Watford, with more from Chris Wilder. #sufc
Chris Wilder's tough love vindicated as Sheffield United take important step
Chris Wilder read his Sheffield United players the riot act before their 1-0 victory over Watford.
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October 20, 2025 at 12:18 PM
📍 Sheffield United v Watford.

Gustavo Hamer and Tom Davies missing out through injury for the Blades. #sufc
October 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Had a chat with Jermaine Beckford about Lukas Nmecha, who has found himself below Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the pecking order at Leeds United.

He thinks there is more to come from the Germany-capped forward. #lufc
Exclusive: Leeds United hero makes Lukas Nmecha prediction
Jermaine Beckford believes there is more to come from Leeds United’s Lukas Nmecha - even if he is not the finished article.
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October 15, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Dave Allen took a risk choosing Arslanbek Makhmudov and it just didn’t pay off.

Defeat for the White Rhino despite a hearty display in a lively Sheffield Arena.
#AllenMakhmudov
Arslanbek Makhmudov pumps brakes on resurgence of Doncaster's Dave Allen
Arslanbek Makhmudov pumped the brakes on the resurgence of Dave Allen with a win via unanimous decision at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena.
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October 11, 2025 at 10:18 PM
🥊 In position at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield for a big night of boxing. #AllenMakhmudov
October 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM