This week Duffy was announced as the new assistant manager of Southport, who finished 18th of 24 clubs in the National League North last season. Neil Danns, the former Crystal Palace, Leicester City and Bolton Wanderers midfielder, took the reins at Haig Avenue and brought in Duffy as his No.2 after their previous association at Macclesfield.

Report and free match highlights from the Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final second leg between Sheffield United and Bristol City at Bramall Lane on Monday; Blades became first side to win second-tier play-off tie by six-goal margin.

Everything Sunderland fans need to know on tickets, kick-off times and VAR ahead the play-off final against Sheffield United

Sheffield United had not long since booked their place in the play-off final later this month when the debate about tickets for the Wembley showpiece reared its head again. The Blades have been allocated just over 35,000 tickets for May 24’s final after a resounding 6-0 aggregate semi-final win over Bristol City.

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Nottingham Forest are reportedly leading Leeds United in the race to sign former Sheffield United playmaker James McAtee from Manchester City.

Hamza Choudhury has been enjoying a positive spell on loan spell at Sheffield United from Leicester City following his January move.

The atmosphere at Bramall Lane stepped up a notch on Monday night for Sheffield United’s play-off semi-final win over Bristol City