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Santalab Double Aids Blades

Santalab Double Aids Blades

AUSSIE Brendon Santalab scored twice as Chengdu Blades came from behind three times to earn a 3-3 draw at champions Shandong Luneng in China's Super League on Friday. 2 Apr 2011
McKinna Heads To Chengdu

McKinna Heads To Chengdu

CENTRAL Coast Mariners operations manager Lawrie McKinna will head to Chinese sister club Chengdu Blades to review its coaching structure and practices, the club confirmed on Friday. 18 Mar 2011
Blades Take Their Time Over New Boss

Blades Take Their Time Over New Boss

Sheffield United have confirmed they will not be announcing their new manager before the new year. 21 Dec 2010
Disgraced Chengdu Demoted

Disgraced Chengdu Demoted

The Sheffield United-owned Chengdu Blades have been relegated from China's top flight along with one other club in a match-fixing scandal, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) confirmed today. 24 Feb 2010
Santa's Back Home For Xmas

Santa's Back Home For Xmas

EXCLUSIVE: Brendon Santalab insists his Chinese adventure has taken his game to a whole new level after embracing the challenge offered by Chengdu Blades. 1 Dec 2009
Griffiths Brothers Strike In China

Griffiths Brothers Strike In China

THE GRIFFITHS brothers both scored to rescue a point for Beijing Guoan after Brendon Santalab helped Chengdu Blades to a two-goal lead as the sides drew 2-2 in the Chinese Super League. 27 Aug 2009
First Present From Santa

First Present From Santa

ASIAROOS WRAP: Brendon Santalab opened his account for struggling Chengdu Blades by grabbing the winner in a crucial 2-1 victory over Changchun Yatai in the Chinese Super League. 23 Aug 2009
Santa Secures Chengdu Switch

Santa Secures Chengdu Switch

BRENDON Santalab has become the latest to move to Asia with Chinese Super League club Chengdu Blades snatching the 26-year-old from North Queensland Fury. 22 Jul 2009
'Olympics Will Help Super Dave'

'Olympics Will Help Super Dave'

DAVID Carney's Sheffield United boss is hoping the so-called Olympic group of death will help further sharpen the player for a gruelling English season. 4 Aug 2008
Bresc Move To Blades Out Too

Bresc Move To Blades Out Too

MARK Bresciano's rumoured move to Sheffield United has fallen through after the Palermo star proved too rich for the Championship club. 30 Jun 2008
Mariners Line Up Blades Swoop

Mariners Line Up Blades Swoop

EXCLUSIVE: Mariners supremo Lyall Gorman has hinted a Sheffield United player is on the way to Bluetongue Stadium.
 11 Jun 2008
Blades Begin Relegation Compensation Case

Blades Begin Relegation Compensation Case

SHEFFIELD United on Monday embarked on their final legal challenge over the Carlos Tevez affair in an effort to win compensation for being relegated a year ago. 10 Jun 2008
Carney Side Still Has Play-Off Hope

Carney Side Still Has Play-Off Hope

Sheffield United manager Kevin Blackwell praised his side after a slender win over Bristol City kept alive their hopes of making the Coca-Cola Championship play-offs. 27 Apr 2008
Kis Sees Red As Blades Put City To Sword

Kis Sees Red As Blades Put City To Sword

A seven-minute hat-trick from Sheffield United striker James Beattie cut Leicester apart and effectively ended this Coca-Cola Championship contest inside the first 20 minutes. 6 Apr 2008
Blades Mission For Mariners Boss

Blades Mission For Mariners Boss

EXCLUSIVE: Lawrie McKinna is preparing to bolster his squad from the ranks of English Championship side Sheffield United but somehow doubts David Carney or James Beattie will be joining him on the return flight to Australia. 27 Mar 2008
Boro Draw Strength From Narrow Cup Win

Boro Draw Strength From Narrow Cup Win

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has ordered his players to adopt a siege mentality after watching them force their way into the FA Cup quarter-finals. 28 Feb 2008

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