Sheffield United F.C. Academy

Sheffield United Academy
Full name Sheffield United Football Club Youth Academy
Nickname(s) The Blades, Red & White Wizards
Ground Shirecliffe Ground
Firshill Crescent
Sheffield
S4 7DW
Manager John Pemberton
League Premier Academy League Group D
2010–11 Premier Academy League Group D, 5th
Home colours
Away colours

Sheffield United Football Club Youth Academy are the youth team of Sheffield United. The Under-18 team play in the highest level of youth football in England, The FA Premier Academy League Group D.

The U18 team is the feeder team for the Reserves, where senior members of the team also make appearances. The Academy has also provided backup to the first team during player shortages. The Academy is currently run by John Pemberton.

The team plays at the Shirecliffe Ground at at Firshill Crescent.

Current squad

As of 2 October 2011.[1]

Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
GK George Willis
GK Ethan Lynch
DF Charlie Anderson
DF Matthew Darlow
DF Ben Montgomery
DF Terry Kennedy
DF Kalum O'Kane
DF Jordan Hodder
DF Tyler Williams
DF Chris Salt
DF Josh Williams
DF Carlos Pomares
DF Aaron Barry
MF Corey Gregory
MF Matthew Harriott
No. Position Player
MF Adam Hinchliffe
MF Anders Joa
MF Max Pemberton
MF Connor Dimaio
MF Callum McFadzean
MF Shane Murray
MF Elliott Whitehouse (captain)
MF Liam Wilkinson
FW Jahmal Smith
FW Danny Deakin
FW Joe Ironside
FW Owen Heather
FW Connor Martin
FW Diego DeGirolamo

Notable Academy Graduates

Many players from the Sheffield United Academy go on to have careers in professional football, whether at Sheffield United or at other clubs.

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