Santa hats and a Christmas party in August: 17 festive Sheffield United photos from the archives - can you spot yourself?

It’s Christmaaaas! And in the spirit of the season, we’ve taken a trip down memory lane to bring you 17 brilliant festive Sheffield United photographs from The Star’s archive.

Published 25th Dec 2022, 11:00 GMT

Our latest Blades retro photo gallery takes you on a nostalgic, Yuletide journey back through the decades – including hospital visits by players, fans dressing up as Santa and legendary former boss Dave Bassett throwing a Christmas party – in August!

Click through our pictures to see if you can remember any of the events, or spot anyone you may know – or perhaps yourself getting in the festive spirit!

United's Christmas party in 1992 took place in the summer in a bid by manager Dave Bassett, pictured with Brian Deane and Brian Gayle, to inspire his side to replicate their post-Christmas form of the previous two seasons.

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United's Christmas party in 1992 took place in the summer in a bid by manager Dave Bassett, pictured with Brian Deane and Brian Gayle, to inspire his side to replicate their post-Christmas form of the previous two seasons. Photo: JPI Media

Youngsters Ryan Petch and Nathan Hichcliffe receive Christmas goodie bags from United stars Bruno Ribeiro, Jon O'Connor, Shaun Derry and Andy Smith at Sheffield Children's Hospital.

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Youngsters Ryan Petch and Nathan Hichcliffe receive Christmas goodie bags from United stars Bruno Ribeiro, Jon O'Connor, Shaun Derry and Andy Smith at Sheffield Children's Hospital. Photo: Paul David Drabble

Players and staff from United during their visit to Sheffield Children's Hospital in December 2019.

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Players and staff from United during their visit to Sheffield Children's Hospital in December 2019. Photo: SUFC

A United fan gets in the festive spirit in December 2019.

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A United fan gets in the festive spirit in December 2019. Photo: Simon Bellis

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