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This episode of Hang It in the Louvre is a little different. For the first time, one of The Pinch’s own curators takes the guest chair. Sam nominates three images that have stayed with him across decades of following Sheffield United — from the joy of a rare Premier League away win at Luton, to the devastation of Wembley, and finally to a moment of pure connection between players and fans during the Wilder era. A reflective, emotional look at why football images linger long after the final whistle. Get full access to The Pinch at www.thepinch.uk/subscribe
It’s the most glamorous time of the year. Forget the Oscars — this is The Pinch mid-season awards.With Sheffield United’s campaign lurching from chaos to cautious optimism, we decided to take stock the only way we know how: by arguing our way through best goals, worst goals, MVPs, young standouts, signings, performances, managerial ratings and an overall grade for the season so far.There are crackers, calamities, comical own goals, a few consensus winners — and plenty of disagreement along the way. If nothing else, it’s an honest snapshot of a season that’s been as strange as it’s been compelling for Sheffield United. Get full access to The Pinch at www.thepinch.uk/subscribe
Nine points from four games, (mostly) good performances, and underlying numbers that hint at a cheerful 2026. Oh, and some transfer chat.... Get full access to The Pinch at www.thepinch.uk/subscribe
Welcome to Hang It In The Louvre by The Pinch Podcast — the show where Sheffield United supporters choose the images that define their relationship with the Blades.Each guest brings three pictures: moments of joy, pain, beauty or absurdity. We decide which one deserves a permanent place in our ever-growing Pinch Football Wing — and which ones are destined to be torn up forever.This time, we’re joined by Sky Sports journalist and lifelong Blade Kate Burlaga, whose selections span empty streets in lockdown, the trauma of play-off defeat, and one of the most joyous days this side of the city has seen. Get full access to The Pinch at www.thepinch.uk/subscribe
The last Formline pod of 2025…Huge thanks to everyone who listens to The Pinch Podcast. We’ve had a blast this year talking tactics, stats and performances — and we were delighted that this pod made the final shortlist for the Football Supporter’s Association awards for ‘best podcast’. In this episode, it was great to talk about an incredibly positive period in a season that once looked dead and buried. Riley was recording from outdoors, so apologies if anyone notices a little crackle down the line. We’ll be back at early in the new year, and fingers crossed we’re talking about another incredible formline.Oh, and there will be one more Hang it in the Louvre pod next week. Watch out for that! Get full access to The Pinch at www.thepinch.uk/subscribe
Caty Murray joins us to nominate the three Sheffield United images that have shaped her life as a fan. She takes us from the joy of Rob Hulse’s opening-day header to the feverish excitement of Sander Berge’s arrival — and finally, the stark pain of Newcastle’s 8–0 at Bramall Lane. A warm, funny, and nostalgic episode about first heroes, shared trauma, and how Blades history lodges itself in the memory. Get full access to The Pinch at www.thepinch.uk/subscribe
Well that was easy…Sam and Riley pick apart a derby that United won at a canter — from the slow, almost surreal rhythm of the match to the sense of inevitability that settled in long before the third goal. It was probably the calmest derby in living memory, a game where everyone had time to stand out, and we were left wondering whether anyone actually wanted the referee to blow early. It won’t always be like this, so let’s enjoy it… Get full access to The Pinch at www.thepinch.uk/subscribe
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 can’t. Sam Taylor and Riley Roberts talk xG, performance patterns, and how data can deepen rather than deaden our love of football. Get full access to The Pinch at www.thepinch.uk/subscribe
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 alley.In this episode of Hang It in the Louvre, the Pinch team welcome Marc Webster — one half of the Tufty Club — to nominate his three most iconic Sheffield United images. From Bobby Davison’s derby-day triumph to David McGoldrick’s powerful anti-racism stance and the cursed Lundstram toe, we have a simply superb chinwag. Get full access to The Pinch at www.thepinch.uk/subscribe
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 before getting into the good (and bad) stuff. Inspired by Riley’s piece a little while back, we look at the metrics that tend to point towards success in the Championship. How are Blades doing in those? Listen to find out (it’s not all bad). Get full access to The Pinch at www.thepinch.uk/subscribe
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 Cooper, Harrison Burrows, Callum O'Hare and the state of our matches at 0-0. In fact, what formation are we even playing?! Get full access to The Pinch at www.thepinch.uk/subscribe
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 him from Blades Pod. You’ll know him from Who Remembers? pod. You’ll definitely know from him Roy’s View From and hopefully from his social media reviews on The Pinch too. Andrew/Roy/Panchero Hague arrived at the Pinch Wing of the Louvre with three images in his backpack (spoilers below). He left only one behind, with Sam and David picking their favourite from a) one for your lock screen b) one for your wall c) one to tear up or burn, with a tear in your eye. Get full access to The Pinch at www.thepinch.uk/subscribe
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 Kop, the memories and the cigars — all through the prism of three images. That’s how this works…Hang it in the Louvre asks guests to pitch us three photos for our gallery. Listen now to hear DB’s selections and then, once you're done, check out the brilliant Tufty Club podcast; it’s perfect for an autumnal bath.Oh, and you can see David’s choices below. Get full access to The Pinch at www.thepinch.uk/subscribe
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 a team that ‘just won’. Sheffield United are now a team that just loses. But in the games against Southampton and Hull, could it have been a different story? How close were we to three wins in a week? And how far away are we from being a competent team with a competent plan? If all those questions depress you further, worry not! We have a new motto to live by: there’s always a Watford. Get full access to The Pinch at www.thepinch.uk/subscribe
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. But was Chris Wilder’s first win, in his third spell at Bramall Lane, all that much cop? Does it matter either way? Who played well? Who played poorly? And what about that return to three at the back? Get full access to The Pinch at www.thepinch.uk/subscribe
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, Hang it in the Louvre is a podcast about real and mental images, and crazy days supporting the Blades. Huge thanks to Tyrone for being our first guest. Get full access to The Pinch at www.thepinch.uk/subscribe
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 impact on atmosphere, the four years of tireless advocacy it took, and the crucial backing from the Fan Advisory Board and others that finally got it over the line. And of course, we couldn’t ignore the elephant in the room (albeit a slimline one): the return of Chris Wilder. thepinch.uk/ Get full access to The Pinch at www.thepinch.uk/subscribe
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 pick one formation, one outfit, one captain and eleven players to finalise their dream Blades menu. We hope it’s a treat. Get full access to The Pinch at www.thepinch.uk/subscribe
Sheffield United Transfer Deadline Podcast -- as it happened, or didn't happen. Get full access to The Pinch at www.thepinch.uk/subscribe
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 is why we started the Formline: to analyse games in bunches to try and spot trends. Unfortunately, the most obvious trend is downwards. But can we find crumbs of comfort? Look hard enough, and just maybe we can… Get full access to The Pinch at www.thepinch.uk/subscribe
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