Welcome to SHU Football Forum! Hosted by Joseph Hadfield, Josh Chapman and Connor Thorpe, 3 Sheffield Hallam University journalism graduates, 2 of which now sports journalism students, the show brings you all the latest football news involving Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday, whilst also looking at the region's local teams, and the big stories and talking points across British and European football. From Barcelona to Barnet, Premier League to League 2 (and the National League for Chesterfield), we try to cover it all. Live on Sheffield Hallam's Journalism station, SHU Radio, every week, featuring some of football broadcasting’s biggest names as special guests, we have all the action and reaction, debate and discussion, laughs, arguments and a bit of seriousness too. For 3 lads talking absolute nonsense about the beautiful game, we are proud to be Sheffield Hallam’s number one football show.
Broadcast on Thursday 9th May 2024. After nearly five and a half years, Joseph Hadfield presents the final episode of Football Forum, with full coverage and commentary of Worksop Town v Penistone Church in the final of the Sheffield and Hallamshire Senior Cup, from Hillsborough.
Broadcast on Thursday 25th April 2024. Joseph Hadfield and Ben Collins present live coverage of Sheffield Utd v Sheffield Wed in the U21 Steel City Derby from Bramall Lane, with full, uninterrupted commentary.
Recorded live on Wednesday 24th March 2024. Joseph Hadfield presents partial commentary of Handsworth v Rossington Main in the quarter finals of the JCP NCEL League Cup from the Express Worktops Stadium. Due to a technical issue, most of the second half couldn't be recorded and the last few minutes plus the penalty shoot-out was recorded in a lower audio quality.
Broadcast live on Tuesday 19th March 2024. Joseph Hadfield presents full live commentary of Hallam v Tadcaster Albion in the NCEL Premier Division from Sandygate.
Football Forum gets post-match reaction from Hallam FC manager Craig Denton as he speaks to Joseph Hadfield after their 1-1 draw at home to Tadcaster Albion in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division.
Broadcast on Wednesday 6th March 2024. Joseph Hadfield and Josh Hickling present live coverage of Handsworth v Albion Sports in the NCEL Premier Division from the Express Worktops Stadium, with full, uninterrupted commentary.
Football Forum gets post-match reaction from Handsworth coach Lee Thompson as he speaks to Joseph Hadfield and Josh Hickling after the 3-0 NCEL Premier Division defeat at home to Albion Sports.
Broadcast on Wednesday 7th February 2024. Joseph Hadfield, Callum Cheswick and Ben Collins provide live coverage of Sheffield Utd v Leeds Utd in the fifth round of the FA Youth Cup from Bramall Lane, with full, uninterrupted commentary. There's also reaction to Sheffield Utd and Chesterfield's recent results and previews of their fixtures this weekend, and Unpredictable.
Recorded live on Wednesday 4th January 2024. Joseph Hadfield presents full live commentary of Sheffield v Handsworth in the third round of the Sheffield and Hallamshire Senior Cup from the Express Worktops Stadium.
Football Forum gets post-match reaction from Handsworth co-manager Mark Ward as he speaks to Joseph Hadfield after reaching the Sheffield and Hallamshire Senior Cup quarter-finals after the 5-4 win on penalties over Sheffield, after a 0-0 draw.
Recorded live on Wednesday 13th December 2023. Joseph Hadfield presents full live commentary of Handsworth v Barton Town in the NCEL Premier Division from the Express Worktops Stadium. Callum Cheswick reflects on Sheffield Utd sacking Paul Heckingbottom and re-appointing Chris Wilder as manager and reviews Sheffield Utd v Brentford, plus he looks ahead to Chelsea.
Released on Wednesday 29th November 2023. Joseph Hadfield, Josh Chapman and Connor Thorpe present over three hours of the greatest, most iconic and funniest moments of the programme to celebrate its fifth anniversary, alongside George Barber, Ben Collins, Callum Cheswick, Andy Gordon, George Sanderson and Rob Green. Eternal thanks go to graphic designer Hannah Carr, all our guests over the years, and all the bands and artists kind enough to let us use their music for the show.
Recorded live on Saturday 18th November 2023. Joseph Hadfield presents full commentary of Maltby Main v Hallam in the NCEL Premier Division from Muglet Lane.
Football Forum gets post-match reaction from Hallam FC manager Craig Denton as he speaks to Joseph Hadfield after their 1-0 win away at Maltby Main in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division.
Recorded live on Tuesday 15th November 2023. **Due to the batteries dying, the last two minutes of the match is not available and has been cut with a beep sound.** Joseph Hadfield presents full live commentary of Hallam v Silsden in the NCEL Premier Division from Sandygate. Josh Chapman reviews Brighton v Sheffield Utd and Ben Collins reacts to Chesterfield v Barnet.
Recorded live on Wednesday 8th November 2023. Joseph Hadfield presents full live commentary of Handsworth v Eccleshill United in the second round of the JCP NCEL League Cup from the Express Worktops Stadium. Josh Chapman reviews Sheffield Utd v Wolves and looks ahead to Brighton; George Barber reviews Bristol City v Sheffield Wed and previews Millwall, and Ben Collins reacts to Chesterfield v Portsmouth in the FA Cup first round.
Broadcast on Tuesday 17th October 2023. Joseph Hadfield provides live coverage of Stocksbridge Park Steels v Hallam in the second round of the Sheffield & Hallamshire Senior Cup from Bracken Moor Stadium, with full, uninterrupted commentary.
Broadcast on Saturday 14th October 2023. Joseph Hadfield and Sheffield Wed fan James Knight provide live coverage of Hallam v Barton Town in the NCEL Premier Division from Sandygate, with full, uninterrupted commentary. James also provides his reaction to Danny Röhl being appointed Sheffield Wed manager.
Broadcast on Friday 13th October 2023. Joseph Hadfield and Ben Collins provide live coverage of Sheffield Wed v Sheffield Utd in the U21 Steel City Derby from Hillsborough, with full, uninterrupted commentary.
Broadcast on Saturday 7th October 2023. Joseph Hadfield provides live coverage of Handsworth v Thackley in the NCEL Premier Division from the Express Worktops Stadium, with full, uninterrupted commentary.
Football Forum gets post-match reaction from Handsworth co-manager Mark Ward as he speaks to Joseph Hadfield after their 2-1 defeat at home to Thackley in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division.
Recorded on Thursday 5th October 2023. Joseph Hadfield and Connor Thorpe react to the news that Sheffield Wed have sacked manager Xisco after just 12 games and 92 days in charge.
Broadcast on Wednesday 27th September 2023. The recording skips at several points due to the weather conditions affecting the equipment. Joseph Hadfield presents Football Forum Live and provides live coverage of Handsworth v Knaresborough Town in the NCEL Premier Division from the Express Worktops Stadium, with full, uninterrupted commentary. Josh Chapman and Callum Cheswick review Sheffield Utd's 8-0 defeat to Newcastle Utd, with Rob Green, and preview West Ham Utd v Sheffield Utd. George Barber reviews Sheffield Wed's 3-0 defeat at Swansea and previews Sheffield Wed v Sunderland. Ben Collins also gives his thoughts on Chesterfield. The local round-up is also included.
Football Forum gets post-match reaction from Handsworth FC manager Mark Ward as he speaks to Joseph Hadfield after their 1-1 draw at home to Knaresborough Town in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division.
Recorded on Thursday 21st September 2023. Josh Chapman looks back at Sheffield United's 2-1 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur last Saturday, and previews Sunday's visit of Newcastle United.
Broadcast on Wednesday 13th September 2023. Joseph Hadfield provides live coverage of Handsworth v Penistone Church in the NCEL Premier Division from the Express Worktops Stadium, with full, uninterrupted commentary. Josh Chapman also provides a review of Sheffield Utd's season so far - and previews Tottenham v Sheffield Utd. Sheffield Wed preview material was not available.
Football Forum gets post-match reaction from Penistone Church club president Keith Hackett as he speaks to Joseph Hadfield after their 2-0 loss in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division away at Handsworth FC.
Football Forum gets post-match reaction from Handsworth FC manager Mark Ward as he speaks to Joseph Hadfield after their 2-0 win in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division at home to Penistone Church.
Broadcast on Tuesday 5th September 2023. Joseph Hadfield provides live coverage of Hallam v Rossington Main in the NCEL Premier Division from Sandygate, with full, uninterrupted commentary.
Football Forum gets post-match reaction from Rossington Main player-manager Ben Hunter as he speaks to Joseph Hadfield after their 3-2 win away at Hallam FC in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division.
Football Forum gets post-match reaction from Hallam FC manager Craig Denton as he speaks to Joseph Hadfield after their 3-2 defeat at home to Rossington Main in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division.
Broadcast on Wednesday 23rd August 2023. Joseph Hadfield, Callum Cheswick and Ben Collins present Football Forum Live and provide live coverage of Handsworth v Hallam in the NCEL Premier Division from the Express Worktops Stadium, with full, uninterrupted commentary. Reviews and previews of Sheffield Utd and Chesterfield's games are also included, as well as summaries of Sheffield Wed's action, the local round-up and Unpredictable.
Football Forum gets post-match reaction from Handsworth FC manager Mark Ward as he speaks to Joseph Hadfield after their 3-2 win at home to Hallam FC in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division.
Recorded on Wednesday 16th August 2023. Joseph Hadfield and George Barber, with Callum Cheswick on voice notes, review the latest action involving Sheffield Utd and Sheffield Wed. Plus the all-new local round-up, another round of new look Unpredictable along with the Wildcard, and previews of Nottingham Forest v Sheffield Utd and Sheffield Wed v Preston.
Recorded on Wednesday 9th August 2023. Joseph Hadfield and Callum Cheswick, with George Barber on voice notes, kick off the new series of Football Forum, reviewing the latest action involving Sheffield Wed, and discussing Sander Berge and Iliman Ndiaye leaving Sheffield Utd. Plus the all-new local round-up, a new look Unpredictable along with the Wildcard, and previews of Sheffield Utd v Crystal Palace and Hull v Sheffield Wed. Thanks to Chris Sharples for deputising as the voice of the show.
The team are back. Football Forum returns for a sixth series over the 2023-24 season. It all starts on August 2nd.
Recorded on Thursday 22nd June 2023. Joseph Hadfield and George Barber react to Monday night's news that manager Darren Moore has left Sheffield Wednesday after two and a quarter years in charge.
Recorded on Thursday 1st June 2023. Joseph Hadfield, Josh Chapman, Connor Thorpe, Callum Cheswick, Ben Collins and George Barber present the final episode of the fifth series of Football Forum, as they react to Barnsley v Sheffield Wed in the League One play-off final and look back on Sheffield Utd, Sheffield Wed and Chesterfield's season, while looking ahead to the summer. There's also our highlights of the series, and the final standings of Unpredictable are revealed.
Recorded on Sunday 28th May 2023. Joseph Hadfield and George Barber preview the 2023 League One play-off final between Barnsley and Sheffield Wednesday.
Football Forum gets post-match reaction from Emley AFC chairman Andrew Painten as he speaks to Joseph Hadfield after winning the SHCFA Senior Cup with a 2-0 win over Maltby Main in the final at Doncaster's Eco-Power Stadium.
Recorded on Wednesday 10th May 2023. Joseph Hadfield and George Barber review the latest action involving Sheffield Utd and Sheffield Wed, featuring Callum Cheswick and Ben Collins on voice notes. Plus the local round-up, Unpredictable, and a preview of Peterborough v Sheffield Wed in the first leg of the League One play-off semi-final.
Recorded on Thursday 27th April 2023. Joseph Hadfield and Josh Chapman review the latest action involving Sheffield Utd and Sheffield Wed, featuring George Barber and Callum Cheswick on voice notes and Jed Penberthy on Exeter, with extended discussion on Sheffield Utd's FA Cup semi-final and whether the Blades sealed automatic promotion to the Premier League. Plus the local round-up, Unpredictable along with the Wildcard, and previews of Sheffield Utd v Preston and Shrewsbury v Sheffield Wed. Thanks to the Dronfield Genquip Band for their rendition of ‘Abide With Me'.
Football Forum gets post-match reaction from Handsworth FC defender Ant Mackie as he speaks to Joseph Hadfield after their 4-3 defeat on penalties after extra time at home to Winterton Rangers in the Northern Counties East League League Cup semi-final.
Recorded on Wednesday 19th April 2023. Joseph Hadfield, Josh Chapman, Callum Cheswick and Ben Collins present the 200th episode of Football Forum, featuring George Barber on voice notes and Jed Penberthy on Exeter. Reviews of the latest action involving Sheffield Utd and Sheffield Wed, plus the local round-up, Unpredictable along with the Wildcard, extended previews of Sheffield Utd's FA Cup semi-final with Manchester City and Sheffield Wed v Exeter, and a quiz question.
Recorded on Wednesday 12th April 2023. Joseph Hadfield, Josh Chapman and George Barber review the latest action involving Sheffield Utd and Sheffield Wed. Also featuring the local round-up, Unpredictable along with the Wildcard, and a quiz question.
Football Forum gets post-match reaction from Hallam FC manager Craig Denton as he speaks to Joseph Hadfield after their 2-1 defeat in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division at home to Albion Sports.
Recorded on Wednesday 22nd March 2023. Joseph Hadfield and Callum Cheswick, with George Barber via voice notes, review the latest action involving Sheffield Utd and Sheffield Wed, plus special guest Radio Lancashire's Adam Cottier gives his take on Sheffield Utd v Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup quarter final.
Recorded on Thursday 2nd March 2023. Joseph Hadfield, Josh Chapman and George Barber, review the latest action involving Sheffield Utd and Sheffield Wed.
Recorded on Wednesay 25th January 2023. Joseph Hadfield, Josh Chapman and George Barber, with Ben Collins, review the latest action involving Sheffield Utd and Sheffield Wed.
Recorded on Wednesday 11th January 2023. Joseph Hadfield, Josh Chapman and George Barber review the FA Cup third round action.
Post-match reaction from Hallam FC manager Craig Denton as he speaks to Joseph Hadfield and Callum Cheswick live on Football Forum after their 2-0 win in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division at home to Handsworth FC.