So...............What's all this about then?
The Crossed Blades is an independent website run by supporters of Sheffield United Football Club, offering a 'fans eye view' on the latest goings-on at Beautiful Down Town Bramall Lane. We are not affiliated to the club or any network of supporter sites. This ensures that our right to speak honestly about matters as we see them is not compromised.

How long has the site been around?
The website was 'born' on the 17th September 2007. During the end of the 2006 season controversy erupted over legitimacy of a certain Mr Carlos Tevez, and his eligibility to play for West Ham United. A group of supporters who were contributers to the BBC 606 forum became fed up with the constant barrage of endless drivel being posted on the Sheffield United board about the subject and so a 'Virtual Pub' was born were any topic of conversation was allowed except 'Carlos Tevez'. The thread became popular attracting thousands of postings and grew from there. A weekly predictions competition started and with the number of competitors it became impossible to list all the required information on 606 and so a central place was required - Hence this website appeared. The website now continues to grow from there with ideas both of 'The Landlord' and suggestions put forward by the fans.

Who's the Landlord and who runs the site?

On here I'm simply known as Vamps. On 606 I'm Halfvampire_Halfman - a parody user name based on the Marvel comic book character Eric Brooks - look him up if you're still none the wiser, then all will become clear! Basically I'm a long suffering (I say that in the nicest possible way) Blade, having started supporting the Blades in the late 1970's. Whilst I am the site owner and designer, I have to say I couldn't have got this far without the help of a fellow Blade living out in Texas, USA strangely enough known by the name 'TXBlade'. Whilst I work in IT, my expertise is in large mainframe systems and this was my first venture into web design. TXBlade remains my 'Technical Director' offering advice and help when needed along with a new member to both the Blades and Technical team EMVBlade they also provide the server where this website is hosted. Whilst every fan could be mentioned, two other contributors to the site that should be are; No.35 ODB (I'll let him explain his user name if you ask him!). He's our roving reporter on the ground so to speak. ODB provides the match reports that are uploaded to the Forum. and Staboblade (not sure where that user name came from), who is running the Crossed Blades Cup - a predictions competition for the season. He also provided a large number of photo's originally to help the site get up and running. These people dedicate their spare time and not inconsiderable funds to the running of this website. Ultimately however it is the fans that dictate what direction it goes in with their suggestions and contributions.

How do I submit articles/pictures/suggestions?
We welcome input from any Sheffield United fan (or even players and ex players) who would like to comment on the Blades to ensure that we cover the widest myriad of opinion as possible - whether you want to submit something as a one-off, or become a regular contributer. The one thing that we do ask is that if you are to submit material for the website, please ensure that it is free of any copyright to ensure that we remain within legal requirements. If whilst viewing the website you become aware of anything displayed that is copyrighted elsewhere then please let us know so that we can remove it. Submissions should be sent to crossed.blades@yahoo.co.uk however if you simply have random photo's that you want displaying we have created an album within the Gallery, where you can upload these yourself.

You've got some great stuff on here. Can I use it?
We reserve copyright of all information/pictures listed on this website. However we will consider every request on it's merits. Please email crossed.blades@yahoo.co.uk with details of how you would like to use our material and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. Please bear in mind that the majority of the photo's are supplied by other fans and so we will seek their permission first, which could result in a delay of our response to you.

I'm the next Pele and I want a trial at Sheffield United?
No matter how many emails and videos you send to us, we are fans and are not affiliated with Sheffield United Football Club in any way. Much as we would love to we cannot get you a trial. You should contact the club direct.

What a great website, but do you know what I could do for you?
Whilst all articles and suggestions are welcomed, we should point out that this is a none commercial website. It is not here to make money, but is there for the fans. We're sure they're very nice but we have no desire to advertise your television packages, credit cards, or have our name and logo put on a pen (unless you're giving them away for free - like we do with our time!).

Anything Else?
Hopefully we've covered everything, but if not contact us at crossed.blades@yahoo.co.uk, or leave us a note on the forum where we're normally about.