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The best Blades chat and exclusive insider interviews, with former Sheffield United striker Carl Asaba and Radio Sheffield’s Rob Staton.
Blades Heaven: A Sheffield United podcast
English, Sports, 1 season, 93 episodes, 1 day, 9 hours, 27 minutes
Blades Heaven: A Sheffield United podcast
English, Sports, 1 season, 93 episodes, 1 day, 9 hours, 27 minutes
Five-star Villa outclass Blades
Hear from Carl Asaba and manager Chris Wilder after the 5-0 defeat to Aston Villa.
2/3/2024 • 12 minutes, 20 seconds
New heroes & Villans on transfer deadline day
Chris Wilder on ins & outs at Bramall Lane, refereeing gripes & Aston Villa at home.
2/1/2024 • 20 minutes, 31 seconds
Eagles defeat Blades in five-goal thriller
Carl Asaba, Chris Wilder and Ben Brereton Diaz on the 3-2 loss against Crystal Palace.
1/30/2024 • 16 minutes, 7 seconds
Premier League returns with a trip to the Palace
Chris Wilder on transfers, Ben Brereton-Diaz, Dean Henderson & Crystal Palace away.
1/29/2024 • 20 minutes, 32 seconds
Seagulls knock Blades out of the FA Cup
Chris Wilder and Carl Asaba react to Sheffield United's 5-2 defeat against Brighton.
1/27/2024 • 12 minutes, 18 seconds
Brighton, Brewster & new signings in S2
Chris Wilder confirms positive transfer news & previews Brighton in the FA Cup.
1/25/2024 • 15 minutes, 4 seconds
Gladiators, ready? Sheffield United, ready!
West Ham, Mark Clattenburg, Brighton & racism in football, with Carl Asaba & Adam Oxley.
1/25/2024 • 32 minutes, 40 seconds
103rd minute pen earns Blades a point against Hammers
Carl Asaba, Chris Wilder and Ben Brereton Diaz react to the 2-2 draw with West Ham.
1/21/2024 • 17 minutes, 8 seconds
Chris Wilder says two signings are close at Sheffield United
The Blades boss in conversation with Rob Staton ahead of the West Ham game
1/19/2024 • 10 minutes, 40 seconds
Stop whinging about cup replays!
Gillingham & the special FA Cup, BBD, RND & Will Osula, with Carl Asaba & Adam Oxley.
1/10/2024 • 38 minutes, 18 seconds
Blades ease past Gills in the FA Cup
Kevin Blackwell, Chris Wilder and Will Osula on United's 4-0 win against Gillingham.
1/6/2024 • 14 minutes, 13 seconds
Blades prepare for Gills FA Cup test
Chris Wilder discusses the Blades FA Cup third round tie at Gillingham
1/4/2024 • 8 minutes, 42 seconds
Blades end 2023 with City defeat
Carl Asaba, Michael Brown, Chris Wilder and Will Osula react to the 2-0 loss at Man City.
12/30/2023 • 18 minutes, 19 seconds
Blades prepare for Man City test
Chris Wilder discusses the forthcoming game against Manchester City
12/28/2023 • 10 minutes, 49 seconds
Blades blow it on Boxing Day
Hear from Carl Asaba, Chris Wilder and Oli McBurnie after the 3-2 defeat to Luton Town.
12/26/2023 • 13 minutes, 25 seconds
Late thriller at Villa
Hear from Rob Kozluk, Chris Wilder and Jack Robinson after the Blades' 1-1 draw at Villa.
12/22/2023 • 12 minutes, 8 seconds
Two Blades Ramble Not In The Pub
Jimmy from Blades Ramble and Ian from Four Blades In The Pub join Adam for a festive special where they review Sheffield United's 2023, pick their player, goal & game from the last 12 months, and gaze into their crystal balls to see what might happen for the Blades in 2024.
12/21/2023 • 46 minutes, 3 seconds
Chris Wilder looks ahead to facing Aston Villa
The Blades boss in conversation with Andy Giddings ahead of the trip to Aston Villa
12/20/2023 • 9 minutes, 17 seconds
Blades defeated in the capital
Hear from Carl Asaba, Chris Wilder and Auston Trusty after United's 2-0 loss at Chelsea.
12/16/2023 • 12 minutes, 51 seconds
Chris Wilder has brought the energy back to Sheffield United
The Brentford win has lifted the Blades, with Chris Wilder having an immediate impact since returning as manager. Carl Asaba joins Rob Staton to discuss why.
12/15/2023 • 26 minutes, 21 seconds
Chris Wilder previews Chelsea test for Sheffield United
The Blades boss in conversation with Rob Staton ahead of the trip to Chelsea
12/14/2023 • 11 minutes, 49 seconds
Wilder's Blades get big Brentford win
Hear from manager Chris Wilder, forward Anis Ben Slimane and fans after the 1-0 Bees win.
12/9/2023 • 15 minutes, 41 seconds
The Blades prepare for Brentford test
Hear from Chris Wilder as Sheffield United welcome Brentford to Bramall Lane
12/8/2023 • 12 minutes, 14 seconds
Wilder's second tenure starts with Liverpool defeat
Hear from Chris Wilder, Wes Foderingham and Carl Asaba after the 2-0 defeat to Liverpool.
12/6/2023 • 16 minutes, 42 seconds
An interview with Chris Wilder & Stephen Bettis
Wilder's back at the Lane! Hear from the Sheffield United manager and the club's CEO in conversation with Rob Staton
12/5/2023 • 12 minutes, 48 seconds
Paul Heckingbottom out, Chris Wilder in at Bramall Lane
It's all change at Sheffield United, so Rob Staton & Andy Giddings recorded a new pod
12/4/2023 • 14 minutes, 52 seconds
Burnley batter Blades
Hear from Carl Asaba, boss Paul Heckingbottom and fans after the Blades' 5-0 defeat.
12/2/2023 • 13 minutes, 34 seconds
Can the Blades bounce back at Burnley?
Paul Heckingbottom previews Sheffield United's trip to Turf Moor.
11/30/2023 • 12 minutes, 4 seconds
'Don't be passive, don't sit back'
It's a big one at Burnley after a bad day vs Bournemouth, with Carl Asaba & Adam Oxley.
11/30/2023 • 30 minutes, 26 seconds
Cherries hammer lacklustre Blades
Paul Heckingbottom, Oli McBurnie and United fans react to the 3-1 Bournemouth defeat.
11/25/2023 • 12 minutes, 37 seconds
Blades prepare for Cherries test
Paul Heckingbottom looks ahead to his sides Premier League test against Bournemouth
11/23/2023 • 6 minutes, 2 seconds
'It leaves an unsavoury taste'
Financial unfairness, football chants & goal celebrations, with Carl Aasba & Adam Oxley.
11/22/2023 • 33 minutes, 8 seconds
Brighton point lifts Blades off the bottom
Carl Asaba, boss Paul Heckingbottom and Jayden Bogle reflect on the 1-1 draw at Brighton.
11/12/2023 • 14 minutes, 37 seconds
Heckingbottom prepares for Seagulls test
Hear from Paul Heckingbottom as the Blades travel to Brighton.
11/10/2023 • 8 minutes, 3 seconds
Setting the bar & scrapping VAR
Is time up for VAR? Carl & Adam discuss the use of tech & building on beating Wolves.
11/7/2023 • 45 minutes, 9 seconds
First win of season over Wolves
Manager Paul Heckingbottom and matchwinner Ollie Norwood speak after United's 2-1 win.
11/4/2023 • 9 minutes, 14 seconds
The Wolves at the Bramall Lane door
Paul Heckingbottom discusses speculation about his future ahead of Wolves visit to S2.
11/2/2023 • 12 minutes, 59 seconds
Arsenal's five-star performance against Blades
Hear from Paul Heckingbottom and Ollie Norwood. Carl Asaba discusses the game with fans.
10/28/2023 • 18 minutes, 28 seconds
The ugly side of football
Carl Asaba's Blades & Gunners love affair from his personal Palace pain, with Adam Oxley.
10/27/2023 • 37 minutes, 38 seconds
Hecky & Trusty get set for the Gunners
Paul Heckingbottom & Auston Trusty preview the trip to the Emirates to face Arsenal.
10/26/2023 • 16 minutes, 43 seconds
Manchester United defeat valiant Blades
Hear from Paul Heckingbottom, Ollie Norwood and Carl Asaba after Sheff Utd's 2-1 loss.
10/21/2023 • 13 minutes, 20 seconds
Blades prepare to host Red Devils
Paul Heckingbottom provides an update on Chris Basham and previews Manchester United.
10/19/2023 • 9 minutes, 24 seconds
Fulham put the Blades to the sword
Hear reaction to the 3-1 defeat against Fulham and Chris Basham's injury.
10/7/2023 • 19 minutes, 53 seconds
How important is Premier League survival?
Perspective, performances and Paul Heckingbottom, with Carl Asaba & Adam Oxley.
10/4/2023 • 35 minutes, 19 seconds
Hammers clinical against Blades
Paul Heckingbottom and striker Oli McBurnie react to Sheff Utd's 2-0 loss at West Ham.
9/30/2023 • 16 minutes, 57 seconds
Paul Heckingbottom's pre-West Ham interview
The Blades boss reflects on the 8-0 defeat to Newcastle and looks forward to the weekend and a game against West Ham
9/28/2023 • 8 minutes, 31 seconds
Hecky's the man for the job
Carl and Adam defend Blades boss Paul Heckingbottom after the Newcastle thrashing.
9/27/2023 • 37 minutes, 58 seconds
Hecky and Carl reacts to Blades battering
Hear from Paul Heckingbottom and Carl Asaba after Sheffield Utd's 8-0 loss to Newcastle.
9/24/2023 • 10 minutes, 14 seconds
Paul Heckingbottom on job speculation, Newcastle & a tribute to Maddy Cusack
Hear from the Blades boss ahead of the Newcastle United game
9/22/2023 • 14 minutes, 56 seconds
Blades suffer a Spurs sucker punch at the last
Hear from boss Paul Heckingbottom, Gus Hamer and fan reaction after the 2-1 Spurs loss.
9/16/2023 • 18 minutes, 1 second
Finally *some* selection dilemmas!
Boss Paul Heckingbottom & striker Cameron Archer preview the trip to Tottenham Hotspur.
9/14/2023 • 18 minutes, 16 seconds
An interview with Sheffield United Chief Executive Stephen Bettis
The Blades CEO in conversation with Rob Staton, discussing a number of topics from Bramall Lane
9/7/2023 • 32 minutes, 39 seconds
Don't worry about the pundits!
Adam & Carl Asaba discuss Premier League bias and review the Blades' summer business.
9/6/2023 • 36 minutes, 24 seconds
First point against Everton
Paul Heckingbottom and Oli McBurnie speak to Andy after the 2-2 draw against Everton.
9/2/2023 • 11 minutes, 10 seconds
The zero-points derby
Paul Heckingbottom on potential transfers, new signing Luke Thomas and Everton.
8/31/2023 • 9 minutes, 28 seconds
The Blades crash out of the Carabao Cup
Assistant boss Stuart McCall reacts to their second round penalty defeat against Lincoln.
8/30/2023 • 7 minutes, 21 seconds
Hecky and Wes react to sucker punch against City
Hear from Paul Heckingbottom and Wes Foderingham after the Blades' 2-1 loss to Man City.
8/27/2023 • 16 minutes, 52 seconds
The Blades welcome the treble winners to Bramall Lane
Paul Heckingbottom and John Egan preview Sunday's clash against Manchester City.
8/25/2023 • 11 minutes, 17 seconds
Sheffield United are signing Cameron Archer
Adam Oxley & Carl Asaba discuss the Blades new striker & how to beat Manchester City
8/24/2023 • 25 minutes, 46 seconds
Heckingbottom and Hamer react to Forest defeat
Hear from Blades manager Paul Heckingbottom and Gus Hamer after the 2-1 defeat to Forest.
8/18/2023 • 14 minutes, 48 seconds
Tom Davies joins the Blades
Paul Heckingbottom on new signing Tom Davies and he previews the Forest game.
8/16/2023 • 10 minutes, 57 seconds
Auston Trusty on the Blades Heaven podcast
The Sheffield United defender in conversation with Carl Asaba & Rob Staton
8/14/2023 • 37 minutes, 6 seconds
Heckingbottom, Osula & Traoré on the Palace defeat
Adam and Carl Asaba reflect on the opening day defeat to Crystal Palace plus post match reaction from manager Paul Heckingbottom and players Will Osula and Bénie Traoré.
8/12/2023 • 20 minutes, 36 seconds
Sheffield United are signing Gustavo Hamer
Rob Staton & Andy Giddings discuss a transfer development at Bramall Lane with the Coventry City midfielder set for a medical on Friday night
8/11/2023 • 6 minutes, 39 seconds
Paul Heckingbottom on Sander Berge's departure and Crystal Palace preview
The Sheffield United boss speaking ahead of the start of the Premier League season
8/10/2023 • 10 minutes, 26 seconds
Deane and Fjørtoft, again?
Adam and Danny Hall from the Sheffield Star discuss the departures of Ndiaye and Berge.
8/9/2023 • 33 minutes, 36 seconds
Special hour with Hecky
Paul Heckingbottom chats to Adam on Football Heaven about Iliaman Ndiaye's departure, potential recruits and the new season.
8/3/2023 • 47 minutes, 58 seconds
Special hour with Hecky
Paul Heckingbottom on Iliman Ndiaye's departure, potential recruits and the new season.
8/1/2023 • 47 minutes, 58 seconds
What's happening with Iliman?
Adam Oxley & former Blades striker Carl Asaba discuss the future of Sheffield United's star man among a range of topics
7/27/2023 • 31 minutes, 36 seconds
Portugal training camp: Basham, Egan & Heckingbottom
Adam chats to Chris Basham, John Egan plus Paul Heckingbottom's verdict against Estoril.
7/20/2023 • 25 minutes, 30 seconds
Portugal training camp: Heckingbottom, Baldock & Lowe
Adam chats to manager Paul Heckingbottom, George Baldock and Max Lowe from Portugal.
7/19/2023 • 34 minutes, 38 seconds
Portugal training camp: Anis Slimane and Yasser Larouchi
Adam Oxley is joined by Sheffield Star’s Danny Hall and United’s first two summer signings Anis Slimane and Yasser Larouchi.
7/18/2023 • 34 minutes, 3 seconds
Billy Sharp's Blades exit
Carl Asaba & Rob Staton discuss Sheffield United's retained list and other topics, including Iliman Ndiaye's future and the takeover saga
6/9/2023 • 32 minutes, 35 seconds
Sheffield United's open-top bus parade & civic reception
The Blades are going up! Listen to the sounds of the celebration from the city centre courtesy of BBC Radio Sheffield. Hear from the manager, the players and the fans!
5/11/2023 • 29 minutes, 41 seconds
The Blades are promoted to the Premier League
Sheffield United are going back to the Premier League! Carl Asaba and Rob Staton react to another memorable night at the Lane
4/27/2023 • 27 minutes, 44 seconds
Robert Page on Blades Heaven
The Wales boss and former Sheffield United defender joins Rob Staton & Carl Asaba to talk about his Blades career and the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City
4/19/2023 • 35 minutes, 30 seconds
Why the EFL end of season awards are a joke
No Heckingbottom? No Ndiaye? What's going on here? Rob Staton & Carl Asaba discuss how barmy the end of season award nominations are
4/13/2023 • 23 minutes, 40 seconds
Oli McBurnie on the Blades Heaven podcast
The Sheffield United striker joins former Blades forward Carl Asaba & Rob Staton in a wide ranging discussing and a must listen for Blades fans!
3/24/2023 • 31 minutes, 5 seconds
Que Sera, Sera, the Blades are off to Wembley
What a day at Bramall Lane, as Sheffield United beat Blackburn 3-2 to reach Wembley. Carl Asaba & Rob Staton discuss the Blades qualifying for the FA Cup semi-finals.
3/20/2023 • 29 minutes, 59 seconds
Is the FA Cup now as important as promotion?
Rob Staton & Carl Asaba discuss a magical night against Spurs at Bramall Lane and debate the importance of the FA cup compared to promotion back to the Premier League
3/3/2023 • 27 minutes, 31 seconds
Back-to-back defeats and a takeover distraction?
Rob Staton & former Blades striker Carl Asaba discuss a tough week for Sheffield United, after defeats to Millwall & Middlesbrough meanwhile the takeover saga takes another twist
2/23/2023 • 24 minutes, 54 seconds
To me, to you
To me, to you -- did you know Carl Asaba is mates with Paul Chuckle from Chucklevision? The pair discuss the South Yorkshire derby between Rotherham and Sheff Utd with Adam Oxley
2/2/2023 • 29 minutes, 36 seconds
Sheffield United are under a transfer embargo
Rob Staton from BBC Radio Sheffield & former Sheffield United striker Carl Asaba react to the breaking news of an embargo at the Lane and also discuss the training ground & more
1/20/2023 • 22 minutes, 38 seconds
A happy end to 2022 and January transfer talk
The Blades continue to fly in the promotion places after a great festive period. So what's next on the agenda with the transfer window now open? Rob Staton & Carl Asaba discuss...
1/3/2023 • 24 minutes, 22 seconds
Takeovers, dropped charges and a winning return after the World Cup!
It's been quite a week at the Lane. Are Sheff Utd about to be taken over? Oli McBurnie had his assault charges dropped, with a strong reaction from the EFL. Rob & Carl discuss!
12/22/2022 • 23 minutes, 58 seconds
The Championship is a glorious mess
Rob Staton & Carl Asaba pick through the bones of Sheffield United's impressive battering of Burnley, only to lose the South Yorkshire derby to Rotherham a few days later!
11/11/2022 • 23 minutes, 48 seconds
The one where Carl compares Iliman Ndiaye to Gabriel Jesus
Carl Asaba & Rob Staton discuss Sheffield United's star boy & the future of Reda Khadra plus get to know the Blades' new cult hero Anel Ahmedhodžić
11/4/2022 • 24 minutes, 27 seconds
The greatest show on turf (but still no win)
Carl Asaba & Rob Staton discuss Sheffield United's role as the great entertainers in the Championship -- but they're still not winning games! Plus get to know Tommy Doyle
10/27/2022 • 25 minutes, 18 seconds
What's gone a bit wrong?
Sheffield United are on a five-game winless run, so Carl Asaba & Rob Staton ask -- why? We also get to know George Baldock and answer your questions!
10/21/2022 • 28 minutes, 57 seconds
Neil Warnock gets a grilling
In part two of our special Neil Warnock episode, Neil's former players and Sheffield United legends send their questions in for the old gaffer.
10/6/2022 • 28 minutes, 37 seconds
Neil Warnock special (part one)
Former Sheffield United striker Carl Asaba sits down for a chat with his old gaffer Neil Warnock in the first part of a special podcast with the legendary former Blades boss
10/6/2022 • 26 minutes, 42 seconds
United are top of the league
The Blades are flying and after a great start in the Championship, they've climbed to top spot. Sheffield United legend Chris Morgan joins Carl & Rob plus get to know Chris Basham.
10/6/2022 • 26 minutes, 11 seconds
When Sarbs met Hecky
Former Blades striker Carl Asaba speaks to the Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom, get to know Oli McBurnie plus 'Sarbs Says' and the fans view in the rant line
10/6/2022 • 27 minutes, 51 seconds