About Alfie Burns
Alfie is a journalist based in Yorkshire with years of experience covering the EFL. Covered Leeds United and Sheffield United during their promotion-winning campaigns recently, as well as documenting Huddersfield Town's near-miss under Carlos Corberan and their great escapes either side of that. Look out for him in a press box around Yorkshire!
Latest Articles
Sheffield United’s Paul Heckingbottom explains Billy Sharp, Oli McBurnie rationale after Wigan win
Paul Heckingbottom favoured Billy Sharp to Oli McBurnie in Sheffield United’s win over Wigan Athletic.
‘Good riddance’ - Blackpool fans can’t hide their delight at big Mick McCarthy news
Mick McCarthy has left Blackpool with fans offering plenty of reaction.
Sky Sports drop Chuba Akpom reveal as Middlesbrough ace ranked second to only Erling Haaland
Chuba Akpom was on the scoresheet for Middlesbrough again last night in their 2-1 defeat to Burnley.
Paul Heckingbottom reveals Iliman Ndiaye criticism in wake of Sheffield United 1-0 Wigan Athletic
Paul Heckingbottom has been discussing where Iliman Ndiaye can improve after Sheffield United’s win over Wigan.
Peter Crouch reacts to Burnley winning promotion; praises “incredible” individual
Burnley won promotion back to the Premier League last night, beating Middlesbrough 2-1.
Details of Sean Dyche’s Johann Gudmundsson nickname emerges live on Sky Sports amid Burnley promotion party
Details of Sean Dyche’s Johann Gudmundsson nickname at Burnley were heard live on Sky Sports.
‘Legend’, ‘So sad’ - Huddersfield Town fans react to major Izzy Brown announcement
Huddersfield Town fans have been remembering Izzy Brown after he announced his retirement in recent days.
‘Too good for League One’ - Sheffield Wednesday fans can’t believe what Barry Bannan did v Oxford United
Barry Bannan struck a wonderful goal in Sheffield Wednesday’s 1-1 draw with Oxford United on Good Friday.
Ndiaye “mesmerising” & Berge 7/10: Sheffield United player ratings following 1-0 win v Wigan Athletic
Sheffield United beat Wigan Athletic 1-0 at Bramall Lane on Good Friday.
Sheffield United 1-0 Wigan Athletic: FLW report as Blades record third straight win
Sheffield United beat Wigan Athletic 1-0 this afternoon to record a third straight Championship win.
“Bit of a loss” - Millwall fan pundit reacts to injury blow ahead of Luton and Hull fixtures
Millwall will be without Charlie Cresswell over Easter.
Andy Carroll issues Paul Ince verdict after big Reading FC developments
Andy Carroll has been discussing Paul Ince and the job he’s currently doing at Reading FC.
‘Get it done’ - Links between Leeds United and EFL ace have plenty of fans talking
Leeds United remain interested in Coventry City’s Viktor Gyokeres.
Neil Warnock issues frosty two-word Chris Wilder response as Middlesbrough fallout lingers
Neil Warnock locks horns with Chris Wilder this weekend as Huddersfield travel to Watford.
Tyler Roberts and QPR possibility lingers after short-term Leeds United return
Tyler Roberts is back with QPR after a stint of treatment at Leeds United and could play again this season for the R’s.
Sheffield United receive two-fold player boost ahead of Wigan Athletic clash
Sheffield United will have Ciaran Clark and Enda Stevens in contention for their clash with Wigan Athletic on Good Friday.
Sheffield United team news: The players set to miss Wigan match
Sheffield United host Wigan Athletic at Bramall Lane this Friday as Paul Heckingbottom’s side look to kick-off Easter with a win.
Sunderland and Patrick Roberts compatibility claims emerge
Alex Rae has been talking up Patrick Roberts’ influence at Sunderland.
‘It’s on’ - Coventry City fans eye Leicester City reunion as relegation threat increases
Coventry City fans are hoping to see Leicester City relegated as they dream of the M69 derby.
Huddersfield Town team news: The players set to miss Watford match
Huddersfield Town face Watford on Good Friday, with Neil Warnock juggling a chunky list of absentees.