Dear readers — We’ve often found it’s not our most high-stakes stories that make the biggest splash. Last week’s piece on the power struggle over non-league club Hallam FC is a great example. Over the weekend, a reader having a quiet pint in the Blake pub in Upperthorpe alleges he overheard a group of Hallam fans talking about the story “like it was Watergate”.
We wouldn’t go that far, although it is a story which raises questions about who we should trust to look after one of our most important sporting institutions. For all the latest, including a new statement from the club and allegations of gross misconduct, read on.
Plus, a Sheffield MP has butted heads with a company trading in freeholds in the city, a lovely home is on the market in Hillsborough, and "one of the most distinctive saxophonists around" is performing at Jazz at the Lescar.
In case you missed it
For our weekend read, freelancer Rosie Peters-McDonald reported on a campaign to “take back” a gorgeous historic hall in Burngreave, plus the counter-campaign eager to fight them off. Both sides of the debate are adamant that their primary aim is to ensure this council-owned building, refurbished with £3 million from the national government, can be enjoyed by everyone in their deprived neighbourhood, not just the minority. So who is telling the truth? Have a read and let us know in the comments.
On Wednesday, Mollie brought you our fourth monthly Good News Only edition, featuring the lovely story of a pub night for those with learning disabilities and much more. Plus on Thursday, Dan covered the turmoil within Hallam FC, the second oldest football club in the world — a saga that includes a vicious spat over VIP lanyards and a our first injunction threat in quite some time! “This article had me laughing out loud even though I’m sure comedy wasn’t the intention,” wrote reader Louise. (Au contraire, Louise.)
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The big picture: Red sky in the morning 🌅
For those lucky enough to be up at 5am on Sunday morning, this was the sunrise that greeted much of Sheffield. Thanks to Steve Brown for sharing this stunning photograph of Damflask reservoir with us.
The big story: Fallout continues at Hallam FC
Top line: Though it’s only been a few days since we published our piece on the power struggle over the world’s second oldest football club, we already have more exciting developments to report. On Friday, Hallam FC issued an official press release on their website responding to our coverage, although we weren’t the target of their ire. Plus, over the weekend, it emerged that Mike Jolly — part of a group eager to seize control of the club next month — has been reported for gross misconduct and had his season ticket revoked. What on earth is going on?
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