Lord Mayor gives thumbs up to Sheffield’s bid
The Lord Mayor says he has been bowled over by Sheffield's sporting facilities since his post began three months ago, and is calling for the city to shout about them to secure...
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Sheffield on the ball as it supports England 2018 bid to FIFA delegation
Sheffield has played its part in showcasing to world football chiefs why England should be chosen to host the 2018 world cup.
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City’s businesses turn out in style to back World Cup bid
Sheffield's leading businesses and sporting clubs got stripped to support the city's bid to be a World Cup host city.
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FA Futsal Cup Finals 2010
The Football Association will once again be staging the FA Fustal Cup Finals in Sheffield at the English Institute for Sport from the 10th to 12th September 2010.
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Cup Final Ref recieves award for working with young people
Howard Webb, the World Cup Final Referee from South Yorkshire, was today presented with an award for helping to inspire some of the region's most vulnerable youngsters.
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Sedgwick takes on new role at Children’s Hospital
Sheffield Wednesday player Chris Sedgwick has been given a very special new role as ambassador to The Children's Hospital, Sheffield.
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Wear Your Shirt to Work Day!
On Tuesday 24th August England 2018 is staging a national 'Wear Your Shirt To Work Day' to mark 100 days to go until England finds out if its bid to host the FIFA World CupTM has...
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Wear your shirt to work and back Sheffield’s World Cup bid
South Yorkshire football fans are being asked to show their colours by wearing their football shirts to work and mark the 100 day countdown to FIFA announcing the host of the 2018...
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Wednesday helps get girls into football
Sheffield Wednesday's Community Programme has joined forces with new initiative Soccer Sisters in a bid to increase the number of girls playing football in the region.
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Ability Counts League looks for new teams to join for the new season
The Sheffield & Hallamshire Ability Counts League is looking for new teams for season 2010/11. The Ability Counts League provides a pan-disability football fixture programme for a...
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Owls stars caught on camera for Study Support - Players gear up for the new academic year
Four Sheffield Wednesday footballers became stars of the screen after being caught on camera in a bid to engage local youngsters in education.
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New kit partnership launched to benefit the grassroots football community
Sheffield & Hallamshire FA have signed an initial 2 year kit deal with Italian Sportswear manufacturer Errea in partnership with local Sportswear distributor Kitlocker.com ahead...
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China boxing champs given exclusive Blades tour
Sheffield United's Chinese connections don't just stretch to the football pitch, after some of the world's best boxers were given an exclusive tour of the club.
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Pupils celebrate study success with SWFC
More than 100 children from Sheffield enjoyed a night of celebration after Playing for Success at Sheffield Wednesday's Study Support Centre.
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Morrisons Summer Roadshow comes to Sheffield
The supermarket is inviting fans in Sheffield to put one past the keeper in support of the England 2018 FIFA World Cup™ bid
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Owls On Target with football fun day
Local youngsters involved in community projects across Sheffield came together to take part in their very own World Cup style event at Hillsborough.
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Morrisons Roadshow drums up support
Morrisons is visiting Sheffield attracting widespread support for the England 2018 FIFA World CupTM bid.
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Free sport to engage youngsters
Concord Sports Centre and Sheffield and Hallamshire FA are using sport as a tool to engage teenagers and children in positive activities through the summer holidays.
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Hollyoaks football stars hope for a home win with World Cup bid
The cast of Hollyoaks have backed Sheffield and England's bid to host the World Cup after displaying their love for the game in a charity football match.
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World Champion bowled over by Sheffield sports facilities
The World's Matchplay Bowls Champion has backed Sheffield's bid to be a World Cup host, naming it a "fantastic sporting city".
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New Flexi-Footie League to start in Sheffield
Sheffield & Hallamshire FA are looking to attract more adults to play 11-a-side football within the region by piloting a new format called the Flexi-Footie League. The new league...
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Africa Cup champions enjoy trip of a lifetime
Ten youngsters from Sheffield have enjoyed a once in a lifetime World Cup adventure after winning their dream trip in the Owls' Sheffield Schools Africa Cup competition.
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Futsal football final a home glory
Sheffield United Academy has beaten the best teams in the country to become the champion Futsal team.
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Jumpers for goalposts – Turn up and play football sessions
Sheffield & Hallamshire FA are going out and about into the parks and green spaces to co-ordinate football games and skills coaching for boys and girls aged between 8 and 16...
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Sheffield makes mark on South Africa
After making their mark on England2018 and South Africa during its World Cup, Sheffield's 2018 bid delegates have returned home from their Observer Tour more passionate than ever...
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World Cup fever comes to Sheffield City Centre
It was hot hot hot last Sunday but that didn't stop Sheffielders heading to Devonshire Green for a day of World Cup fever. People of all ages from across the city united to form...
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65,000 Sheffield school children against football racism
Sheffield school pupils are showing racism the red card by displaying posters of support around the city.
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Sheffield 2018 World Cup Bid Team Blog - Day 5, Sunday 20th June
Our first meeting is with the head of the Local Organising Committee's (LOC) Technical Committee. His role was to act as an advisor and report to the LOC whilst communicating...
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Sheffield 2018 World Cup Blog - Day 4, Saturday 19th June
The disappointment of last nights England game can be felt around the reception areas of the hotel from the England fans that are staying there.
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Sheffield 2018 Bid Team World Cup Blog - Day 3, Friday 18 June, Cape Town
Sheffield2018 bid director Wayne Coyle reports back from South Africa as he researches how a host country organises one of the biggest sporting events in the World, and looks at...
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Sheffield 2018 Bid Team World Cup Blog - Day 2, Thursday 17 June, Cape Town
Sheffield2018 bid director Wayne Coyle reports back from South Africa as he researches how a host country organises one of the biggest sporting events in the World, and looks at...
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Sheffield exhibition goes on display in South Africa
A FASCINATING exhibition charting the rich history of South African footballers in the UK -created by researchers in Sheffield - is to go on display at the World Cup.
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Sheffield 2018 Bid Team World Cup Blog - Day 1 in South Africa (Wednesday June 16)
Sheffield 2018 bid director Wayne Coyle reports back from South Africa as he researches how a host city organises one of the biggest sporting events in the World, and looks at...
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Bellydancers shimmy for Sheffield’s bid!
Bellydancing TV star Sophie Mei has backed England's 2018/2022 World Cup bid by flashmobbing on the streets of Sheffield to an England World Cup song.
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Alumni football tournament kicks off World Cup fever
Sporty graduates from the University of Sheffield donned their football boots and showed off their skills on the pitch last weekend (Saturday 12 June 2010) to celebrate National...
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FA National youth football festival in Sheffield
Sheffield's fever for football will once again be highlighted when the National Youth Futsal Festival arrives at the English Institute for Sport on the 3rd and 4th July 2010.
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TV Presenter focused on Sheffield 2018
TV presenter Dan Walker has given his backing to England's World Cup bid during a visit to candidate host city Sheffield.
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Sheffield 2018 leave for exclusive World Cup trip
Sheffield 2018 delegates travel to South Africa tomorrow (June 15) for a behind the scenes fact finding taste of the FIFA World CupTM in preparation for Sheffield's chance to be a...
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City celebration for National Football Day
Sheffield football fans will be celebrating the nation's love of the game at an all day city centre event.
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Staff have World Cup football fever!
PR company HR Media is getting stripped for the World Cup!
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School children leave for World Cup dream trip
Ten Sheffield youngsters are jetting off to South Africa on Thursday (June 10) for a World Cup adventure after winning the trip of a lifetime in a school football tournament.
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World number one backs England’s World Cup bid
The best squash player in the world has given his backing to England's 2018 World Cup bid.
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Sheffield 2018 marks milestone with patriotic bid
With six months to go until FIFA announces its 2018/2022 World Cup host countries, Sheffield 2018 is asking the city to get ready to show its national pride.
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Sheffield 2018 gets backing from Life on Mars
TV personality Dean Andrews has given his backing to Sheffield and England’s 2018 bid as he travels to Wembley to watch the League Two play-off this weekend.
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Umbro Backs the Bid - Celebrities given 18 seconds to show their support for England 2018
The FA and England team sponsor, Umbro, today announced they are an Official Partner of England 2018 with the launch of a video viral campaign called "I'm In," encouraging...
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Venables thumbs-up for World Cup bid
Former England boss Terry Venables has given a massive thumbs-up to England’s World Cup bid during a visit to candidate host city Sheffield.
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Sheffield’s golden girl and Owls legend launch 2018 branding
World Champion heptathlete Jess Ennis and ex-Sheffield Wednesday captain Viv Anderson have helped Sheffield launch its new 2018 branding which now features around the city.
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Sheffield receives England 2018 bid as FIFA begin inspection
Sheffield's strength of local culture and social structure is a key factor in England securing the FIFA 2018/2022 World CupTM, according to England 2018's bid which was delivered...
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England and Sheffield 2018 Ambassador Brian Deane shares his World Cup memories
England and Sheffield 2018 bid Ambassador Brian Deane has spoken of his favourite World Cup memories.
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England 2018 fly to Zurich to present Bid Book to FIFA President
An England 2018 delegation including Chief Executive, Andy Anson and three special guests headed to Zurich today with FIFA's official copy of the 'Bid Book'.
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JJ shows racism the red card - Owls star helps launch poster campaign
Sheffield Wednesday star Jermaine Johnson made a surprise appearance at the launch for an anti-racism organisation's World Cup poster campaign in Sheffield.
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Sheffield delegates in Wembley for personal 2018 bid send-off
Sheffield played its part in England's bid to host the World Cup when the city's delegates travelled to Wembley to give the country's application a personal send off.
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Youngsters ‘over the moon’ after Africa Cup triumph
Ten youngsters from Sheffield will be embarking on the trip of a lifetime when they jet off to South Africa this summer to experience the FIFA World CupTM in full swing.
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Sheffield send-off for England’s 2018 World Cup bid
Sheffield will be part of a big send-off for England's 2018 bid dossier on Monday (May 10) ahead of the official handover to FIFA president Sepp Blatter on May 14.
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‘Big Jack’ takes time out for Sheffield!
‘66 World Cup hero Jack Charlton has been back in the city – supportive of Sheffield’s Candidate Host City status as part of England’s bid to stage the 2018/2022 World Cup.
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BA Backs the Bid - Official airline for the England 2018 Bid announced
British Airways has added its support to England's World Cup Bid by becoming the official airline of England 2018.
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We can't be a one man team: Shilts
IT IS less than two months before the World Cup kicks off in South Africa, leaving only a narrow window for our success-starved nation to wind itself up into a tsunami of unrealist...
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Historic Cup Final appearance for County FA stars
Sheffield and Hallamshire County FA and the U18 Boys Team are backing England’s bid for the 2018/2022 World Cup. Sheffield is now a Candidate Host City and will be part of...
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Owls hold Africa Cup draw
Sheffield Wednesday has held a World Cup-style draw to decide which of its Sheffield Schools Africa Cup finalists go head to head to contest the once-in-a-lifetime prize of a trip...
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Owls Fly the Flag at Hillsborough
Sheffield Wednesday took its turn in hosting the England 2018 World Cup Bid 'Flying the Flag' Tour on Easter Monday 12th April, in a match against fellow Candidate Host City...
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England United - Faces Invited
England striker, Peter Crouch, joined 1966 World Cup winner, Geoff Hurst and official sponsors BT at Wembley Stadium yesterday to boost the bid to bring the FIFA World Cup to...
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The Boys of 66 Back the Bid
With the World Cup kicking off in South Africa in a matter of months, a host of famous football legends got together to share their experiences of 1966 - the glorious year when...
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Owls to fly the flag on Easter Monday
Sheffield Wednesday is looking forward to hosting the England 2018 World Cup Bid ‘Fly The Flag’ Tour on Easter Monday as the club welcomes another potential host in Bristol for...
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Sheffield Wednesday stars help Morrisons Hillsborough Back The Bid for England 2018
Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Lee Grant and striker Marcus Tudgay were at Morrisons Hillsborough store yesterday to sign up to the England 2018 FIFA World CupTM bid, and to...
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County FA and Umbro help gives a huge boost to Boots for Africa
The charity “Boots for Africa” have received a huge donation of over 9,300 pairs of football boots from Umbro, the official kit suppliers to Sheffield & Hallamshire FA.
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Sheffield Successful in FIFA World CupTM Bid
England 2018 has today announced that Sheffield has been selected as a Candidate Host City as part of their bid to stage the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World CupTM
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Back the Bid Day Prizes Announced
The team behind Sheffield’s bid to be a 2018 FIFA World Cup Host City encouraged Sheffielders to use their imagination and ingenuity to show their support for the city’s bid last...
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Sheffield Delivers World Cup Bid
The Sheffield 2018 / 2022 team travelled to Wembley last week to deliver their final FIFA World CupTM bid to England 2018 / 2022 alongside the 15 other Applicant Host Cities. If...
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Sheffield Set to Deliver 2018 World Cup bid to Wembley
The Sheffield 2018 / 2022 team will deliver their final FIFA World CupTM bid to England 2018 / 2022 at Wembley tomorrow alongside the 15 other Applicant Host Cities.
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Official Sheffield 2018 World Cup Anthem and Film to be premièred at Christmas Lights Switch on
Eliot Kennedy will perform the official Sheffield 2018 World Cup anthem at the Christmas lights switch on in Sheffield city centre this Sunday.
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Serbia’s Olympic Chiefs Endorse Sheffield’s 2018 Bid
The heads of the Serbian National Olympic Committee visited Sheffield last week to inspect the facilities which will be used by their athletes in the run-up to the London 2012...
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Springett Salutes Sheffield’s Bid
Sheffield Wednesday and England goalkeeping great, Ron Springett, has endorsed Sheffield’s bid as a host city for the 2018 World Cup.
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Sheffield 2018 Chooses Eliot Kennedy Song as Official Anthem
Eliot Kennedy, the Sheffield song-writer who has written songs for the likes of Take That, Brian Adams and the Spice Girls, has been inspired by Sheffield’s 2018 World Cup Bid to...
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Sheffield Clubs Presented with Planning Permission for Sheffield 2018 Developments
Both of Sheffield’s professional football clubs have officially been presented with approved planning notices for expansions to both Bramall Lane and Hillsborough stadiums.
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Sheffield’s 2018 World Cup Bid Hits the Silver Screen
Sheffield’s bid to be a 2018 FIFA World Cup host city hits the big screen this month.
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Stadium planning approval granted - Future Hillsborough moves a step closer
Sheffield Wednesday is pleased to inform supporters that Sheffield City Council has today granted full planning permission for the club’s plans to develop Hillsborough into the...
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Blades stadium proposals get go-ahead
Proposals to further develop Sheffield United’s Bramall Lane stadium have been given the go-ahead.
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Sheffield 2018 could generate £300 million
Talking at Sheffield 2018 – What’s in it for Business?, Chris Gratton, professor of sport economics and co-director of the Sport Industry Research Centre at Sheffield Hallam...
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What I would like the world to be like in 2018
To help support Sheffield’s bid to be a host city in the 2018 World Cup, Sheffield City Council and The Star newspaper are giving away Junior England Football Strips to the...
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‘18 in 2018’ World Cup Dream for Sheffield Children
Children from Dore Primary School met with the Chief Executive of Sheffield & Hallamshire Football Association last week – to tell him why they want to see the World Cup played on...
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Sharks back the bid for 2018 World Cup
It’s not just football fans who are throwing themselves behind the Sheffield 2018 World Cup bid…
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Grant Thornton Backs the Bid
Leading accountants and financial advisors Grant Thornton pledged their support to Sheffield’s 2018 World Cup bid, by holding a football tournament in the office car park on Back...
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SIV staff get stripped for ‘Back the Bid’ day
Staff from leading leisure operator Sheffield International Venues (SIV) got ‘stripped’ as part of the city’s Back the Bid campaign.
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City World Cup bid kops loud support
It's kicking off big time! Sheffield's bid to bring the 2018 World Cup to the city is growing in support.
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World Cup hero to tell Sheffield businesses to Back the Bid
England World Cup hero Gordon Banks will be urging businesses in the region to get behind Sheffield’s 2018 Back the Bid.
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Council Leader Kicks off Sheffield 2018 Back the Bid Day
Sheffield City Council Leader Paul Scriven will kick off Sheffield 2018 Back the Bid Day on Friday 16th October when he referees a 5 aside football bonanza on Devonshire Green at...
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Meadowhall joins major businesses in Sheffield to support the bid
Creativesheffield is encouraging businesses in the city to show their support for the Back the Bid campaign and bring the FIFA World Cup to South Yorkshire in 2018.
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Girls’ Centre of Excellence back the World Cup bid!
Sheffield United Girls’ Centre of Excellence (SUGCOE) has backed Sheffield’s proposal to be a host city as part of England’s 2018 World Cup bid.
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Businesses to score with Sheffield's 2018 bid
A high profile line-up from Sheffield's 2018 Back the Bid team is aiming to score with businesses from the region later this month.
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Team Captains support the Sheffield 2018 bid ahead of the Derby Game
Sheffield's 2018 will be in the spotlight again tonight when the Blades and the Owls go head to head tonight (Friday Sept 18) at Bramall Lane.
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City leaders and Great Yorkshire run celebs back Sheffield World Cup Bid
Two well known figures at the heart of running Sheffield were doing it literally this weekend, when they raced alongside celebrities in the Great Yorkshire Run, promoting Sheffield...
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Gordon Banks backs Sheffield's 2018 Campaign
Sheffield today unveils World Cup winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks as the first ambassador to back its campaign to be a 2018 FIFA World Cup host city, should England be successful...
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Rotherham gets behind Sheffield World Cup bid
Rotherham has joined its partner towns in South Yorkshire in supporting the bid for the area to host matches for the 2018 World Cup.
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South Yorkshire football manager’s pledge support for Sheffield 2018
The managers from South Yorkshire's 6 teams show their support for Sheffield's bid to become a host city at the World Cup
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Sheffield 2018 Gets the Ball Rolling
‘Sheffield 2018’, the city campaign to bring World Cup games to Sheffield, welcomed a party from the England World Cup bid team, for an inspection visit to showcase why Sheffield...
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Sheffield's 2018 Outline Bid Goes to London
Sheffield’s mission to bring a carnival of football to the city in 2018 began on Wednesday 8th July when Sheffield 2018 Bid Director, Wayne Coyle travelled to Wembley Stadium in...
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Michael Vaughan backs the Sheffield 2018 Bid
Former England Cricket Captain Michael Vaughan has given his full support to Sheffield’s efforts to become part of England’s 2018 World Cup Bid at a recent visit to Sheffield...
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Jessica Ennis supports the Sheffield Bid
Sheffield born GB Heptathlete Jessica Ennis has pledged her support to Sheffield in the bid to be a host city for World Cup games in 2018.
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Sheffield Cabinet supports city bid to host World Cup games
Members of the Sheffield Cabinet declared unanimous support for the Sheffield 2018 bid to host World Cup games, waving their England 2018 scarves in support at their latest...
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Sheffield sets out for a share of World Cup Glory
Sheffield is gearing up for a share of World Cup glory, as the city officially launches its campaign to host World Cup games, in support of the England 2018 World Cup Bid.
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