The greening of Sheffield

SHARP BLADES: John Egan and manager Chris Wilder celebrate Sheffield United’s promotion to the Premier League. Egan has shown huge fortitude to reach the big time. Picture: Molly Darlington

Sheffield United is set to become many fans second favourite Premier League team given the influx of Irish players who will backbone their bid of top-flight survival this season

The studio lights dimmed, and the make-up was beginning to be wiped away when Chris Wilder and John O’Shea continued their conversation off air.