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Sheffield United striker Tyrese Campbell has signed a new deal which will keep him at the club until the summer of 2028.
The 26-year-old joined the Blades in August 2024 and found the net 11 times in his first season with the club.
Last season was less productive in front of goal with the former Manchester City and Stoke player managing just six goals.
But manager Chris Wilder remains a
The first half passed largely without incident, with Blades defender Ki-Jana Hoover responsible for the most memorable moment when he sent the ball out for a corner from the opposition’s half after misjudging a back pass.
Albion skipper Jayson Molumby should have done better when the subsequent delivery fell to him unmarked, but he blazed over from close range.
The game kicked into life within seconds of the restart as
Charlton made the early running, almost taking the lead in the sixth minute when defender Harry Clarke, a January loan arrival from Ipswich, hit the crossbar with a powerful header from a corner.
Stoke defender Phillips was then forced to clear desperately with his head from Dykes’ lob and Lloyd Jones missed another good chance.
However Stoke came into the game more as the half wore on with the dangerous
Tyrese Campbell says Sheffield United’s players are intent on re-writing club history and creating their own glorious new chapter this month.
Chris Wilder’s men face Bristol City in the play-off semi-finals, with the first leg at Ashton Gate on Thursday (20:00 BST).
The Blades have the worst play-off record in England, with nine unsuccessful campaigns to date, while they have not tasted victory at Wembley since lifting the FA Cup
Tyrese Campbell’s second goal in as many games secured victory as Sheffield United beat Preston at Bramall Lane to move level on points with league leaders Leeds.
The forward headed in a near-post cross from Harrison Burrows to earn the promotion contenders their sixth win in their past seven matches.
Preston, managed by former Blades boss Paul Heckingbottom, defended tenaciously and made it difficult for the home side to break
Sheffield United went level on points with Championship leaders Sunderland with a deserved win over local rivals Sheffield Wednesday.
After a largely forgettable first 45 minutes, the home side made a great start to the second half when Tyrese Campbell finished coolly after being slipped in by Callum O’Hare.
The Owls struggled to create anything of note in response, with sub Djeidi Gassama going closest when he curled a shot
“Tyrese is someone I’ve liked for a long time,” said Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder.
“As an opposition manager I always saw something in him which made me think I’d like to work with him one day, so I’m delighted to bring him to Bramall Lane.
“You can argue he has a point to prove at the level, but as a staff we have had success in taking on players
Kevin Campbell was a striker who mixed finesse, power and finishing ability to great effect during a career in which he played a prominent role at several clubs.
Campbell, who has died aged 54, is perhaps best known for his time at Arsenal, where he was a First Division title winner in 1991, and won the FA Cup and League Cup double in 1993 before playing in the European Cup
After coming through Arsenal’s youth set-up, Campbell made his senior debut for the club in 1988, following loan spells with Leyton Orient and Leicester.
He scored nine goals in 22 appearances for Arsenal during their title-winning 1990-91 campaign.
Campbell then helped the Gunners win the FA Cup and League Cup double in 1993, and the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1994.
Nottingham Forest signed Campbell in the summer of 1995
Everton have sent a “get well soon” message to their former striker Kevin Campbell who is “very unwell” in hospital.
The Merseyside club said the 54-year-old, who began his career at Arsenal, became ill last week.
“Not just a great footballer but an incredible person, Kevin is, and always has been, a fighter and we wish him and his family well at this challenging time. Sending all our love,” Everton