2011–12 Sheffield United F.C. season

January 2020 January 2013 Sheffield United 2011–12 Danny Wilson Kevin McCabe(PLC Chairman)Christopher Steer(Football Club Chairman) Chairman Bramall Lane League One 3rd (lost play-off final) FA Cup fourth round League Cup second round Football League Trophy Quarter-final (North) Ched Evans (29) Ched Evans (35) 30,043 (vs. Stevenage)Sheffield United: The Complete Record Denis Clarebrough & Andrew Kirkham 2012 512–513 Derby Books Publishing Company Limited 978-1-78091-019-2 League: 15,783 (vs. Colchester United)Cup: 5,692 (vs. Bradford City) 18,702Sheffield United: The Complete Record Denis Clarebrough & Andrew Kirkham 2012 588 Derby Books Publishing Company Limited 978-1-78091-019-2 _sufc1112h _sufc1112h _sufc1112h _sufc1112h _sufc1112hl _sufc1112a _sufc1112a _sufc1112a _sufc1112a _sufc1112al 2010–11 2012–13 Sheffield United Football Club (known as the Blades) participated in League One, the third level of English football for the first time in 23 years having been relegated from the Championship at the end of the previous season. It was also their first appearance in both the Football League Trophy and the first round proper of the FA Cup for a similar length of time, as well as being the first season under new manager Danny Wilson. United began the season well, recording consistently sound results in Football League One and nearing the position required for an immediate return to the Championship. By the turn of the year, the squad was well positioned for promotion. Reasonable progress was made in the cup competitions, reaching the second round of the League Cup, the fourth round of the FA Cup and the regional quarter finals of the Football League Trophy. With only a handful of games left to play in the league United looked set to finish in second place in the table, but in the aftermath of leading scorer Ched Evans being jailed, results declined, and United slipped to third place in the final week of the season. Although they reached the play-off final, the team were beaten on penalties by Huddersfield Town at Wembley Stadium, thus failing to achieve promotion and being destined to spend the following season in League One. Team kit The team kit for the 2011–12 season was produced by Macron for the third successive year. The home kit consisted of the club's traditional red and white stripes and was based on the kit worn by the team in the early 1970s, chosen following a poll of fans the previous year.Pre-order now http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/Superstore/0,,10418~1326197,00.html Sheffield United F.C. 6 July 2011 7 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303220140/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/Superstore/0,,10418~1326197,00.html 3 March 2016 dead As the pre-season programme got under way the club also revealed a new all yellow away kit. By mid July the club announced that they had struck a joint sponsorship deal with cross-city rivals Sheffield Wednesday which would see both teams sponsored by the same two local companies. The Blades' home kit was sponsored by Westfield Health and the away kit by local car dealers Gilders Group (with Sheffield Wednesday's kit's having the reverse).Historic sponsorship deal announced http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/CommercialNews/0,,10418~2392012,00.html 14 July 2011 14 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303230253/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/CommercialNews/0,,10418~2392012,00.html 3 March 2016 dead The club later announced that a new secondary sponsor, Nexis, would appear on the back of the home shirts for the coming season.New sponsorship deal for United http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/Promotions/0,,10418~2407222,00.html 1 August 2011 2 August 2011 September 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Season overview Preseason thumb|Danny Wilson who was appointed as Sheffield United manager in May 2011|alt=Danny Wilson Following relegation from the Championship at the end of the previous season, company chairman Kevin McCabe sacked manager Micky Adams, insisting that the club needed a new start to take them forward.Sheffield United sack manager Micky Adams https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13354375 BBC Sport 10 May 2011 11 June 2011 7 December 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20191207174811/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13354375.stm live After a few weeks of speculation, McCabe appointed former Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Wilson as Adams' successor.Danny Wilson unveiled as Sheffield United manager https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13564627 BBC Sport 27 May 2011 3 June 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110527112236/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13564627.stm 27 May 2011 live Wilson began to assemble his back room team, appointing former United defender Frank Barlow as his number two,Sheffield United name Frank Barlow as assistant manager https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13725957 BBC Sport 10 June 2011 11 June 2011 fellow former Blade Billy Dearden as chief scoutBilly back to add to the old boy network http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/billy_back_to_add_to_the_old_boy_network_1_3507258 https://archive.today/20130707063813/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/billy_back_to_add_to_the_old_boy_network_1_3507258 dead 7 July 2013 the star.co.uk 23 June 2011 24 June 2011 and Dave Morrison as fitness coach.Blades appoint new fitness coach http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/BackroomStaff/0,,10418~2382974,00.html Sheffield United F.C. 28 June 2011 28 June 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304204242/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/BackroomStaff/0,,10418~2382974,00.html 4 March 2016 dead Wilson stressed that he intended to bring a better style of play to the team in the coming seasonDanny's inside info http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2370132,00.html Sheffield United F.C. 2 June 2011 11 June 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304194020/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2370132,00.html 4 March 2016 dead but admitted that players would have to be sold to balance the books. Deals were already in place to sell Jamie Ward to Derby County for an undisclosed fee, and sign Danny Philliskirk from Chelsea on a free transfer, but Wilson also added to the squad in June by signing Lecsinel Jean-François from his former club Swindon Town, also on a free transfer.http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2378790,00.html New boss makes first signing 20 June 2011 Sheffield United F.C. 20 June 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304102631/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2378790,00.html 4 March 2016 dead After much speculation, and with the players about to return for pre-season training, Darius Henderson was sold to Millwall for an undisclosed fee in order to free up money on the wage bill.http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2383524,00.html Henderson departs 29 June 2011 Sheffield United F.C. 29 June 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304052305/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2383524,00.html 4 March 2016 dead The club announced a low-key series of friendlies for July,http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/Fixtures Pre-season finalised 18 June 2011 Sheffield United F.C. 2 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303234826/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/Fixtures 3 March 2016 dead while Wilson continued to reshape his squad, allowing young defenders Kingsley James and Phil Roe, both products of the Blades Academy, to leave and rejoin former boss Micky Adams at Port Vale on free transfers. A youthful team were held to a draw by Sheffieldhttp://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/11072011/63/friendly-provides-lessons-blades.html Friendly provides lessons for Blades 11 July 2011 eurosport.yahoo.co.uk 11 July 2011 18 August 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110818154534/http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/11072011/63/friendly-provides-lessons-blades.html live but overcame Worksop Town a few days later.http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/13072011/63/wilson-running.html Wilson up and running 13 July 2011 eurosport.yahoo.co.uk 13 July 2011 18 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110718090740/http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/13072011/63/wilson-running.html live With the team about to leave for a training camp in Malta, Mark Yeates was sold to Watford for an undisclosed fee, Ryan Flynn was signed from Falkirk for a similarly undisclosed fee and Chris Porter arrived on a free transfer having been released by Derby County. Once in Malta, United took on local sides Sliema Wanderers and Hibernians in friendly games, beating both sides.http://www.sheffieldunited-mad.co.uk/roll/ed14/blades_win_in_malta_687659/index.shtml Blades Win in Malta 19 July 2011 BladesMad 19 July 2011 3 October 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111003093411/http://www.sheffieldunited-mad.co.uk/roll/ed14/blades_win_in_malta_687659/index.shtml livehttp://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/hibernians_1_sheffield_united_2_match_report_1_3599398 https://archive.today/20130707061317/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/hibernians_1_sheffield_united_2_match_report_1_3599398 dead 7 July 2013 Hibernians 1 Sheffield United 2 The Sheffield Star 21 July 2011 21 July 2011 Upon returning to England, the Blades completed their pre-season schedule with two home fixtures, losing to Doncaster Rovershttp://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster/gillett_goal_lifts_rovers_1_3618205 Gillett goal lifts Rovers The Sheffield Star 27 July 2011 27 July 2011 26 August 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110826033625/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster/gillett_goal_lifts_rovers_1_3618205 live and drawing with Blackpool.http://www.sheffieldunited-mad.co.uk/rprt/mtch/all_square_against_the_pool_690083/index.shtml All square against the Pool sheffieldunited-mad.co.uk 31 July 2011 1 August 2011 3 October 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111003093500/http://www.sheffieldunited-mad.co.uk/rprt/mtch/all_square_against_the_pool_690083/index.shtml live With their pre-season schedule completed the Blades signed young winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a six-month loan deal. Unfortunately, the latter half of July also saw the club hit the national headlines for the wrong reasons. Firstly, the club was identified by a Channel 4 undercover investigation as being offered for sale as part of an illegal ownership deal, although the Blades themselves were not implicated in any wrongdoing.http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/bradford-city/appalled_robson_claims_editing_was_used_to_cast_him_in_bad_light_1_3604669 'Appalled' Robson claims editing was used to cast him in bad light Yorkshire Post 22 July 2011 1 August 2011 12 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121012141010/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/bradford-city/appalled_robson_claims_editing_was_used_to_cast_him_in_bad_light_1_3604669 live A fortnight later, striker Ched Evans was arrested and charged with rape following an incident in May.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-14359481 Wales striker Ched Evans charged with rape BBC Sport 31 July 2011 1 August 2011 31 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110731171508/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-14359481 live August–September: Early season optimism thumb|left|upright=0.75|Stephen Quinn whose early season form won a number of 'League One Team of the Week' nominations|alt=Stephen Quinn on the pitch The Blades won the opening game of the season away from home, outclassing Oldham Athletic,http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3407137,00.html Blades too sharp for Latics skysports.com 6 August 2011 6 August 2011 but a strong side needed penalties to overcome Hartlepool United at Victoria Park in the first round of the League Cup a few days later.http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3413227,00.html Philliskirk spot on for Blades skysports.com 9 August 2011 10 August 2011 23 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121023192337/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3413227,00.html live Midfielder Kevin McDonald was added to the squad on a free transfer after a lengthy trial period, before the Blades resumed their league campaign, beating Brentford at home,http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3407209,00.html Blades rally to swarm Bees skysports.com 13 August 2011 14 August 2011 and overturning a two-nil deficit to overcome Walsall at Bramall Lane.http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/united_s_sensational_come_back_1_3685243 https://archive.today/20130707063641/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/united_s_sensational_come_back_1_3685243 dead 7 July 2013 United's sensational come back The Sheffield Star 17 August 2011 18 August 2011 Having spent the previous season on loan at United, Argentinian Elian Parrino returned to South Yorkshire on a one-year deal from Estudiantes de La Plata, after which the Blades embarked on a four match run of away games in the space of eleven days. They dropped their first league points of the season as they were held to a draw by Tranmere Rovers,http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3407311,00.html Rovers hold Blades in draw skysports.com 20 August 2011 21 August 2011 before suffering their first defeat of the season on a quick return to Merseyside, allowing the lead to slip once more as they crashed out of the League Cup at the hands of Premiership Everton.http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/24082011/63/toffees-seal-third-round-spot.html Toffees seal third-round spot eurosport.yahoo.com 24 August 2011 25 August 2011 19 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819130038/https://consent.yahoo.com/v2/collectConsent?sessionId=2_cc-session_4c6907a5-8b87-4e5a-ba76-bae474b5614d live The team returned to league action and winning ways with an away trip to Yeovil,http://www.teamtalk.com/match/report/978/7130949/Glovers-cut-down-by-Blades Glovers cut down by Blades teamtalk.com 27 August 2011 28 August 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120328123013/http://www.teamtalk.com/match/report/978/7130949/Glovers-cut-down-by-Blades 28 March 2012 dead the first ever competitive meeting between the two clubs, after which they despatched Burton Albion to progress into the second round of the Football League Trophy.http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3444789,00.html Blades leave it late skysports.com 30 August 2011 31 August 2011 With Danny Wilson still needing to raise money and trim the wage bill, the Blades had a relatively busy transfer deadline day, allowing Jordan Slew to join Blackburn Rovers for £1.1m, and Daniel Bogdanović to join Blackpool for an undisclosed fee, but turning down another offer from the Seasiders for Stephen Quinn.http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/blades_snub_quinn_offer_1_3731144 https://archive.today/20130707063245/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/blades_snub_quinn_offer_1_3731144 dead 7 July 2013 Blades snub Quinn offer The Sheffield Star 1 September 2011 1 September 2011 The Blades also agreed a deal to take two young midfielders, John Fleck and Kyle Hutton, on loan from Rangers for the remainder of the season,http://www.skysports.com/story/0,,11788_7141949,00.html Blades capture Rangers duo skysports.com 1 September 2011 7 September 2011 24 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121024010936/http://www.skysports.com/story/0,,11788_7141949,00.html live but the deal subsequently fell through due to issues with the paperwork involved.http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2442904,00.html Blades unable to secure Rangers duo Sheffield United F.C. 6 September 2011 7 September 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304052310/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2442904,00.html 4 March 2016 dead The team kicked off September by crushing Bury 4–0 at Bramall Lane,http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3407421,00.html Blades put Shakers to the sword skysports.com 3 September 2011 5 September 2011 and then travelled to Scunthorpe United where they maintained their unbeaten start after coming from behind to grab a 1–1 draw.http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/10092011/63/ten-man-iron-hold-blades.html Ten-man Iron hold Blades eurosport.yahoo.com 10 September 2011 11 September 2011 19 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819130040/https://consent.yahoo.com/v2/collectConsent?sessionId=2_cc-session_1eb6205c-47a6-462b-bdc4-ea3d9e6f3c38 live Off the field the restructuring of the club continued with the appointment of former Blades player Julian Winter as Chief Executive to replace the departing Trevor Birch.http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2448199,00.html https://archive.today/20121223135124/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2448199,00.html dead 23 December 2012 Julian returns to take up chief executive post Sheffield United F.C. 13 September 2011 13 September 2011 Danny Wilson added to his defensive options by signing Marcus Williams on a months loan from Reading, with the defender making his début only hours later, although he was unable to prevent the Blades from crashing to their first league defeat of the season as they were trounced 3–0 at home by Huddersfield Town.http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3407512,00.html Terriers continue to march on skysports.com 13 September 2011 14 September 2011 Despite this setback the Blades quickly returned to winning ways, reversing the previous scoreline to crush Colchester United 3–0 at Bramall Lane.http://www.teamtalk.com/match/report/978/7185239/Blades-batter-sorry-Colchester Blades batter sorry Colchester teamtalk.com 17 September 2011 18 September 2011 21 October 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111021153940/http://www.teamtalk.com/match/report/978/7185239/Blades-batter-sorry-Colchester live The month ended on a low note however as the team suffered a shock defeat at struggling Wycombe Wanderers,http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3407629,00.html Wanderers stun lofty Blades skysports.com 24 September 2011 25 September 2011 although they still managed to hold onto second place in the table. October–November: Important points dropped October started no better for the Blades as they were easily beaten 2–0 at home by league leaders Charlton Athletichttp://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/01102011/63/blades-undone-runaway-addicks.html Blades undone by runaway Addicks eurosport.yahoo.com 1 October 2011 2 October 2011 21 December 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111221073401/http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/01102011/63/blades-undone-runaway-addicks.html live and needed a last second goal to progress in the Football League Trophy as they struggled against League Two side Rotherham United.http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/04102011/63/millers-suffer-agonising-derby-defeat.html Millers suffer agonising derby defeat eurosport.yahoo.com 4 October 2011 5 October 2011 6 October 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111006190436/http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/04102011/63/millers-suffer-agonising-derby-defeat.html live Meanwhile, Danny Wilson boosted his squad ahead of the Steel City derby, with Marcus Williams agreeing to stay on loan for a further two monthsLoan extension for Marcus http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2477375,00.html Sheffield United F.C. 10 October 2011 10 October 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304051852/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2477375,00.html 4 March 2016 dead and Matt Phillips and Billy Clarke arriving for a month each from Blackpool. The new arrivals failed to halt the disappointing run of results however as the Blades let a 2–0 lead slip to end up drawing with their cross–city rivals.Wednesday hit back to draw derby http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/16102011/58/league-wednesday-hit-draw-derby.html eurosport.yahoo.co.uk 16 October 2011 17 October 2011 19 October 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111019123641/http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/16102011/58/league-wednesday-hit-draw-derby.html live Despite this disappointment the team bounced back to score an emphatic away win at Preston a few days later with both new signing Matt Phillips and old hand Lee Williamson netting two goals apiece.Williamson brace sinks Preston http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3458000,00.html skysports.com 20 October 2011 20 October 2011 With increased competition for first team places, youngsters Danny Philliskirk and Corey Gregory were allowed to go out on loan to Oxford United and Hucknall Town respectively;Duo move out on temporary deals http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2489045,00.html 21 October 2011 Sheffield United F.C. 21 October 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20150413004122/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2489045,00.html 13 April 2015 dead swiftly followed by Connor Brown who joined Eastwood Town on a months deal.Loan deal for youngster http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2489857,00.html 21 October 2011 Sheffield United F.C. 25 October 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20140812224140/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2489857,00.html 12 August 2014 dead Back in the league, the disappointing results continued as United threw away a lead once again, allowing ten-men Leyton Orient to snatch a draw with the last kick of the game.Lisbie rescues point for Orient http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3407872,00.html 24 October 2011 skysports.com 22 October 2011 24 October 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111024125416/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3407872,00.html live Once again the Blades quickly responded to the setback by beating fellow promotion rivals MK Dons 2–1 at Bramall Lane,Teenager Long has quiet night out in goal for Blades http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield_united_2_mk_dons_1_teenager_long_has_quiet_night_out_in_goal_for_blades_1_3906075 27 October 2011 Yorkshire Post 26 October 2011 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304072406/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield_united_2_mk_dons_1_teenager_long_has_quiet_night_out_in_goal_for_blades_1_3906075 live but then conspired to throw away yet more points, allowing Exeter City to come from behind twice in the closing minutes of the next game to snatch a 4–4 draw.Spoils shared after thriller http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3407961,00.html 1 November 2011 skysports.com 29 October 2011 1 November 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111101014505/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3407961,00.html live Into November and back on the road, yet another late goal was handed Stevenage all three points,Boro too sharp for Blades http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3408042,00.html 6 November 2011 skysports.com 5 November 2011 8 November 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111108055139/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3408042,00.html live leaving United fifth in the table going into FA Cup week. With Phillips and Clarke playing the final game of their loan spell, United tamely exited the Football League Trophy, losing on penalties to League Two strugglers Bradford City.Wilson fuming over lack of application in Trophy http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/wilson_fuming_over_lack_of_application_in_trophy_1_3954403 https://archive.today/20130707062328/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/wilson_fuming_over_lack_of_application_in_trophy_1_3954403 dead 7 July 2013 11 November 2011 The Sheffield Star 10 November 2011 There was a more positive result in the FA Cup however as a brace from Ched Evans helped the Blades ease past Oxford United.Evans brace sinks Oxford http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3464549,00.html 15 November 2011 skysports.com 15 November 2011 15 November 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111115195638/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3464549,00.html live By mid–November, and with Danny Wilson still seeking to add to his attacking options, it was reported that former striker and fans favourite James Beattie had returned to training with the club and could be handed a contract depending on match fitness,United target Beattie http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/united_target_beattie_1_3975947 17 November 2011 The Sheffield Star 17 November 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921053906/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/united_target_beattie_1_3975947 21 September 2013 dead and a short term deal was duly signed a few days later. Back in League action United saw out a victory over Carlisle United despite seeing a Richard Cresswell spot–kick saved in the second half,Evans strike sinks Carlisle http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3408121,00.html 21 November 2011 skysports.com 19 November 2011 and a week later Ched Evans scored his fifth goal in four games to beat Chesterfield by the same scoreline.Evans class gives Blades edge http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3408170,00.html 27 November 2011 skysports.com 26 November 2011 9 December 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111209095053/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3408170,00.html live The month ended on a sombre note however as former player and manager Gary Speed was found dead at his home after having taken his own life less than a year after leaving his post at Bramall Lane.Footballing world pays tribute to Gary Speed https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-15911321 28 November 2011 BBC Sport 28 November 2011 27 November 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111127212547/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-15911321 live December–January: Maximum points for Christmas thumb|Ched Evans (pictured playing for Wales) who scored 35 goals during the season.|alt=Ched Evans before a Wales international December started with the second round of the FA Cup and despite conceding another late goal, the Blades progressed into the third round at the expense of Torquay United, thanks to another brace from in Ched Evans,Gulls downed by Evans double http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3467495,00.html 5 December 2011 skysports.com 3 December 2011 23 December 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111223213955/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3467495,00.html live who then scored for the fifth game in succession in the next game, netting twice more in a league victory over Rochdale.Evans at the double for Blades http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3408295,00.html 14 December 2011 skysports.com 10 December 2011 The team's impressive form continued with an away win at Bournemouth thanks to two own goals,Blades make it 'super six' http://www.teamtalk.com/match/report/978/7383758/Blades-make-it-super-six- 17 December 2011 teamtalk.com 21 December 2011 7 January 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120107160236/http://www.teamtalk.com/match/report/978/7383758/Blades-make-it-super-six- live Notts County making a similar gift of an own goal to contribute to their own defeat on Boxing Day,Blades replace Owls in top two after gifted goal http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/blades_replace_owls_in_top_two_after_gifted_goal_1_4095363 2 January 2012 Yorkshire Post 28 December 2011 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064618/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/blades_replace_owls_in_top_two_after_gifted_goal_1_4095363 live before the Blades rounded the year off by crushing Hartlepool United on New Year's Eve;Blades down Cooper's Pools http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3408512,00.html 2 January 2012 skysports.com 31 December 2011 9 January 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120109172652/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3408512,00.html live meaning that the Blades ended 2011 in second place in the table following eight victories in a row in all competitions.Blades win eight in a row http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/01012012/58/league-blades-win-eight-row.html 2 January 2012 Eurosport 31 December 2011 19 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819130047/https://consent.yahoo.com/v2/collectConsent?sessionId=2_cc-session_fe699aaf-9944-42e5-baef-9ea4403f7322 live With the transfer window reopening in January, Danny Wilson's first signing was the return of former loan player Marcus Williams who agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal. The New Year started disappointingly as the Blades crashed to their first defeat since the beginning of November as they were beaten 3–2 at Carlisle United.Blades' winning streak comes to end at Carlisle http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/carlisle_united_3_sheffield_united_2_blades_winning_streak_comes_to_end_at_carlisle_1_4108448 3 January 2012 Yorkshire Post 2 January 2012 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304073656/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/carlisle_united_3_sheffield_united_2_blades_winning_streak_comes_to_end_at_carlisle_1_4108448 live Following Danny Wilson being awarded 'League One Manager of the Month' for December, United soon got back to winning ways when they returned to home soil. The team saw off Salisbury City 3–1 in the third round of the FA Cup,Blades too sharp for Whites http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3474665,00.html 11 January 2012 skysports.com 7 January 2012 the first meeting ever between the two clubs, and then outclassed Yeovil Town a few days later, hitting four without reply including a brace from Lee Williamson and a first ever club goal from captain Michael Doyle.Doyle ends long wait as Blades overhaul Owls again http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/doyle_ends_long_wait_as_blades_overhaul_owls_again_1_4127067 11 January 2012 Yorkshire Post 10 January 2012 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304070848/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/doyle_ends_long_wait_as_blades_overhaul_owls_again_1_4127067 live With Danny Wilson looking to freshen up his squad United rewarded four of its younger players with contract extensions, with Erik Tønne and David McAllister set to remain with the club until the summer of 2014, and youth team players Jordan Chapell and Jack Adams agreeing new deals until the end of the season.Extended deals for promising quartet http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2574425,00.html 12 January 2012 Sheffield United F.C. 12 January 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150712204728/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10418~2574425%2C00.html 12 July 2015 In a busy day the club saw the departure of Elian Parrino as his short term deal came to an end, and then allowed McAllister to join League Two club Shrewsbury Town on a months loan,McAllister makes loan move http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2574908,00.html 12 January 2012 Sheffield United F.C. 12 January 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20151006015813/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2574908,00.html 6 October 2015 dead with manager Danny Wilson bemoaning a lack of reserve games under the current system.Concerned Wilson wants reserve-team reform http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/concerned_wilson_wants_reserve_team_reform_1_4144302 https://archive.today/20130707064609/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/concerned_wilson_wants_reserve_team_reform_1_4144302 dead 7 July 2013 15 January 2012 The Sheffield Star 12 January 2012 The following week Wilson continued to overhaul the squad with reserve keeper Mihkel Aksalu leaving the club on mutual terms, but was boosted by 'fans favourite' James Beattie agreeing a deal to remain at Bramall Lane until the end of the season.Beattie set to stay http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2589646,00.html 26 January 2012 Sheffield United F.C. 26 January 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20151006051353/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2589646,00.html 6 October 2015 dead Meanwhile, back in the league the Blades then continued their fine run of form, completing their second league double of the week, as they hit three without reply away at Bury,Cresswell leads way for Blades http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/bury_0_sheffield_united_3_cresswell_leads_way_for_blades_1_4141855 16 January 2012 Yorkshire Post 15 January 2012 9 March 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120309212537/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/bury_0_sheffield_united_3_cresswell_leads_way_for_blades_1_4141855 live but that form deserted them for a top-of-the-table trip to Charlton Athletic where a bad tempered match resulted in both teams being reduced to ten men and a 1–0 loss for United.Blades manager Wilson blasts referee after top of table showdown defeat http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/huddersfield-town/blades_manager_wilson_blasts_referee_after_top_of_table_showdown_defeat_1_4170020 23 January 2012 Yorkshire Post 23 January 2012 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304205814/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/huddersfield-town/blades_manager_wilson_blasts_referee_after_top_of_table_showdown_defeat_1_4170020 live Seven days later United suffered their first back-to-back defeats of the season as they crashed out of the FA Cup at the hands of Birmingham City.Blades get Bramall Lane Blues http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3484135,00.html 30 January 2012 skysports.com 28 January 2012 31 January 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120131161625/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3484135,00.html live With the transfer window about to close Bramall Lane was relatively quite on deadline day; Danny Philliskirk was handed an extended deal, and striker Will Hoskins signed on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion until the end of the season, whilst youngster Erik Tønne was allowed to join Yorkshire neighbours York City, also until the end of the season. The club also gave a trial to experienced Scottish defender David Weir with a view to a potential short term contract.Weir remains an option http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2598033,00.html 2 February 2012 Sheffield United F.C. 2 February 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20151006033001/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2598033,00.html 6 October 2015 dead February–March: Promotion charge takes shape then falls apart thumb|left|upright=0.5|Richard Cresswell played 51 games for the Blades during the course of the season|alt=Richard Cresswell on the pitch After various match postponements due to a spell of bad weather and the various cup competitions United finally returned to league action in mid February with new signing Hoskins scoring on his début as the Blades ran out 3–0 victors over Wycombe Wanderers.Hoskins delighted with début goal for Blades http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield_united_3_wycombe_0_hoskins_delighted_with_debut_goal_for_blades_1_4240665 12 February 2012 Yorkshire Post 11 February 2012 21 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160221143602/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield_united_3_wycombe_0_hoskins_delighted_with_debut_goal_for_blades_1_4240665 live After a successful spell, midfielder David McAllister opted to extend his loan deal at Shrewsbury until the end of March,McAllister extends Shrews stay http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11719/7518407/McAllister-extends-Shrews-stay 13 February 2012 skysports.com 13 February 2012 17 May 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140517214724/http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11719/7518407/McAllister-extends-Shrews-stay live whilst young keeper George Long agreed a new long–term deal at Bramall Lane. Meanwhile, on Valentine's Day, the Blades beat Yorkshire and promotion rivals Huddersfield Town 1–0 at the Galpharm Stadium as defender Neill Collins scored his first ever goal for the club,Collins heads Blades to victory http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3408966,00.html 14 February 2012 skysports.com 14 February 2012 19 February 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120219002943/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3408966,00.html live before coming from behind to beat Preston North End at home a few days later, despite Ched Evans missing a penalty.Evans double breaks 20-goal barrier http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/ft_sheffield_united_2_preston_1_evans_double_breaks_20_goal_barrier_1_4261314 19 February 2012 Yorkshire Post 18 February 2012 21 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160221143556/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/ft_sheffield_united_2_preston_1_evans_double_breaks_20_goal_barrier_1_4261314 live With Mihkel Aksalu having departed, United agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal with keeper, and free agent, Mark Howard to provide cover for Steve Simonsen, before the club met their cross-city rivals in the second Steel City derby of the season where United suffered a narrow defeat.Owls triumph in Steel City derby http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3421785,00.html 28 February 2012 Sky Sports 26 February 2012 1 March 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120301084343/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3421785,00.html live Looking for a quick bounce–back, United were forced to come from behind to beat Scunthorpe United at home,Blades labour before making most of Togwell's dismissal http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield_united_2_scunthorpe_united_1_blades_labour_before_making_most_of_togwell_s_dismissal_1_4299586 1 March 2012 Yorkshire Post 29 February 2012 18 May 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140518000306/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield_united_2_scunthorpe_united_1_blades_labour_before_making_most_of_togwell_s_dismissal_1_4299586 live to leave them in second place, five points clear of third, in the table at the start of March. Despite their form, United suffered a catastrophic start to March as they lost at home to Oldham Athletic having had a two-goal lead only to see both Matthew Lowton and Harry Maguire sent off and the team subsequently collapse.Latics leave Blades blunted http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3409141,00.html 4 March 2012 Sky Sports 3 March 2012 With the entire back four unavailable, United were forced to draft in Matt Hill and John Egan on emergency loans, but this was not enough to prevent them slipping to their third defeat in four games as they capitulated at Walsall.http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/walsall-2-sheffield-united-3-blades-cut-down-again-to-offer-hope-to-rivals-1-4317729 Blades cut down again to offer hope to rivals 10 March 2012 Yorkshire Post 7 March 2012 13 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160313014733/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/walsall-2-sheffield-united-3-blades-cut-down-again-to-offer-hope-to-rivals-1-4317729 live Danny Wilson remained keen to find first team experience for the younger members of the squad and as such allowed Seamus Conneely to join Alfreton Town on loan before United returned to winning ways with two goals from Ched Evans being enough to defeat Brentford at Griffin Park.http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3409234,00.html Evans puts Blades on track 11 March 2012 skysports.com 10 March 2012 Unfortunately the Blades failed to take advantage of their game in hand, being held to a draw by Colchester United,http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/hoskins-goal-earns-point-for-blades-at-colchester-1-4342189 Hoskins goal earns point for Blades at Colchester 15 March 2012 Yorkshire Post 14 March 2012 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304113255/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/hoskins-goal-earns-point-for-blades-at-colchester-1-4342189 live before once again allowing a lead to slip as they drew with Tranmere Rovers at Bramall Lane.http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3409304,00.html Rovers and Blades share spoils 18 March 2012 skyports.com 17 March 2012 With the transfer deadline for loans approaching, the Blades' longest serving player and vice-captain Nick Montgomery was allowed to join Millwall until the end of the season due to an absence of first team football, allowing Danny Wilson to bring in winger Michael O'Halloran on loan from Bolton Wanderers. Meanwhile, on the pitch, United put their recent poor form behind them as they outclassed Notts County 5–2 at Meadow Lane,http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3409359,00.html Blades put Magpies to the sword 24 March 2012 skyports.com 20 March 2012 23 March 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323213538/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3409359,00.html live before putting four goals past Chesterfield at Bramall Lane, including a hat–trick from in–form striker Ched Evans.http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/sheffield-united-4-chesterfield-1-blades-leapfrog-owls-and-take-charge-again-1-4395281 Blades leapfrog Owls and take charge again 31 March 2012 Yorkshire Post 29 March 2012 Despite a low–key team performance, a second Ched Evans penalty in as many games was enough to finish the month with a third straight victory, with the Blades defeating Hartlepool United at Victoria Park.http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/sheffield-united-4-chesterfield-1-blades-leapfrog-owls-and-take-charge-again-1-4395281 Ched spot-on to sink Pools 1 April 2012 Yorkshire Post 31 March 2012 April–May: The final straight ends in disappointment With loan defender John Egan returning to his parent club at the start of April, Nick Montgomery's loan at Millwall was all but cut short after only two substitute appearances when he sustained a calf injury likely to sideline him until the end of the season. David McAllister also saw his loan spell at Shrewsbury cut short shortly after receiving a red card, with the resulting three game ban ruling him out for the remainder of his time at the New Meadow.McAllister back with Blades http://www.eatsleepsport.com/sheffield-united/mcallister-back-with-blades-1407964.html#.T3x_utla7hc https://archive.today/20130121222517/http://www.eatsleepsport.com/sheffield-united/mcallister-back-with-blades-1407964.html%23.T3x_utla7hc dead 21 January 2013 4 April 2012 eatsleepsport.com 4 April 2012 Back in the league a nervy display saw the Blades edge out Bournemouth at Bramall Lane,http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3409539,00.html Sharp Blades pick off Cherries 8 April 2012 skysports.com 7 April 2012 9 April 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120409132406/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3409539,00.html live before a much more emphatic performance saw them bury Rochdale at the Spotland Stadium.http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3421810,00.html Five-star Blades go second 14 April 2012 skysports.com 10 April 2012 With the Blades now in a straight fight with local rivals Sheffield Wednesday for the second automatic promotion spot they came from behind to beat Leyton Orient at Bramall Lane to open up a four-point gap on third placed Wednesday.http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-3-leyton-orient-1-blades-set-course-for-immediate-return-to-championship-waters-1-4450670 Blades set course for immediate return to Championship waters 22 April 2012 Yorkshire Post 16 April 2012 7 June 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120607140239/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-3-leyton-orient-1-blades-set-course-for-immediate-return-to-championship-waters-1-4450670 live The next week however their campaign was dealt a crushing blow as star striker and top scorer Ched Evans's case came to trial where he was found guilty of rape and sentenced to five years in prison.http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/blades-must-close-out-promotion-without-jailed-evans-1-4470833 Blades must close out promotion without jailed Evans 22 April 2012 Yorkshire Post 21 April 2012 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304065338/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/blades-must-close-out-promotion-without-jailed-evans-1-4470833 live Without Evans and missing his injured strike partner Richard Cresswell, United slipped to a damaging defeat at MK Dons.http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3409729,00.html Smith ends drought in Dons win 22 April 2012 skysports.com 21 April 2012 23 April 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120423142230/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3409729,00.html live Worse was to come as United could only register a draw with Stevenage in a dramatic final home game at Bramall Lane, meaning they slipped out of the automatic promotion places for the first time since February.http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-2-stevenage-2-faltering-blades-are-overhauled-with-the-finishing-line-in-sight-1-4499290 Faltering Blades are overhauled with the finishing line in sight Yorkshire Post 30 April 2012 4 May 2012 7 June 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120607062850/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-2-stevenage-2-faltering-blades-are-overhauled-with-the-finishing-line-in-sight-1-4499290 live United went into the final league fixture with Exeter City requiring to win and hope that rivals Sheffield Wednesday were beaten to secure promotion; a combination that failed to materialise as Wednesday registered a victory and the Blades could only draw meaning they were consigned to the play-offs.http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3409836,00.html Play-offs for Wilson's men Sky Sports 5 May 2012 6 May 2012 8 May 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120508050719/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3409836,00.html live Another trip to Wembley 2012 Football League One play-off final With James Beattie unavailable for the playoffs following a red card in the final game of the season against Exeter City, manager Danny Wilson was faced with a selection crisis ahead of the critical games against Stevenage. With only one senior striker available a patched up side contested a dour first-leg where neither team created many chances. United did manage to keep a clean sheet however and took the tie back to Bramall Lane with the scores level at 0–0.http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/11052012/63/toothless-blades-earn-draw.html Toothless Blades earn draw Eurosport 11 May 2012 14 May 2012 15 May 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140515165218/https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/11052012/63/toothless-blades-earn-draw.html live The Blades entered the second leg still bereft of forwards, with Richard Cresswell having contracted an illness on the morning of the game, so were forced to play with just Chris Porter as a lone striker once more. An even first half saw few opportunities for either side but following the break United began to attack with more purpose. Despite chances for both sides the game looked to be heading for another draw until Porter scored an 85th-minute winner to put the Blades through to the final at Wembley.http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-1-stevenage-0-porter-on-target-as-united-head-to-wembley-1-4547606 Porter on target as United head to Wembley Yorkshire Post 15 May 2012 15 May 2012 15 August 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120815011919/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-1-stevenage-0-porter-on-target-as-united-head-to-wembley-1-4547606 live Richard Cresswell was passed fit for the final against Huddersfield but influential midfielder Kevin McDonald was left out through injury so the Blades were forced to make changes once more. The game was played under blistering heat and neither side created many chances.Huddersfield 0–0 Sheff Utd https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18127853 BBC Sport 26 May 2012 18 November 2012 22 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160122123429/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18127853 live It remained 0–0 after ninety minutes and so extra–time was played but there was still no breakthrough. Ultimately the game went to penalties, which saw every player for both sides take a spot kick only for United to lose 8–7 when goalkeeper Steve Simonsen missed the final kick, consigning the Blades to another season in League One.http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-four-finals-no-wins-and-not-a-goal-scored-1-4590999 https://archive.today/20130707061800/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-four-finals-no-wins-and-not-a-goal-scored-1-4590999 dead 7 July 2013 Four finals, no wins and not a goal scored Sheffield Star 28 May 2012 29 May 2012 Academy and Reserve teams Reserves + Central Division – Table TeamPts1.Sheffield United222.Derby County213.Nottingham Forest184.Port Vale155.Walsall156.Burton Albion137.Stoke City12Sheffield United Reserves played in the Central League: Central Division in the nearby Derbyshire town of Dronfield at the Coach and Horses ground, which was also the home of Sheffield FC during the season. Experienced defender Chris Morgan was appointed reserve team coach at the start of the season and given the responsibility of developing the young players which made up the bulk of the side. Morgan leads young Blades to title glory United! The Original – Matchday Magazine 46–47 14 May 2012 With many teams now opting not to enter a reserve side into an organised competition the Central Division consisted of just seven sides meaning fixtures were irregular throughout the season. In January 2012 Danny Wilson expressed the need to reform the reserve team structure due to this infrequent number of matches citing that experienced players do not gain much from them and the cost of staging the fixtures as issues. Despite this United's side ended the season as Champions, finishing one point ahead of nearest rivals Derby County who had won the division in the previous season, ironically by one point from The Blades who had finished second. Following a nine match unbeaten run the title was clinched with the final game of the season as United held a strong Nottingham Forest side to a 1–1 draw at the coach and Horses ground. Danny Philliskirk ended the season as top scorer, having netted six goals, whilst he was also the joint leading appearance maker along with Matty Harriott and Shane Murray. Academy Sheffield United Academy U18s played in the FA Premier Academy League U18s Group D at the Shirecliffe ground at Firshill Crescent. Under the management of John Pemberton, the side were seeking to replicate the success of the previous season when they had reached the final of the FA Youth Cup final.https://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/may/17/sheffield-united-manchester-united-fa-youth-cup Jordan Slew's Sheffield United hold Manchester United in FA Youth Cup Guardian Online 17 May 2011 10 July 2012 10 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140810182334/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/may/17/sheffield-united-manchester-united-fa-youth-cup live Shorn of a number of key players (who had either graduated to the first team or left the club), the team completed a solid but unspectacular season. Results fluctuated with impressive victories over the likes of Everton, Bolton and Sunderland being mixed with heavy defeats to Leeds United, Coventry City and West Ham United. Another good year says Pembo United! The Original – Matchday Magazine 52–53 14 May 2012 Eventually finishing fifth (out of ten teams) in their division, manager John Pemberton described the season as "another successful one for everyone associated with the Academy. We have five players becoming professionals who will all be linking up with the first team next season and that is what we are judged on – producing players." United's hopes of repeating the previous season's success in the FA Youth Cup did not come to fruition however. After a victory in the first round over Tranmere Rovers, they required penalties to see off Port Vale in the next round before finally being eliminated in round three when Southampton recorded a 7–0 victory over the Blades. 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PlayerDateLengthContracted untilReference Slew Jordan England Jordan Slew 15 July 2011 2 2 Years Summer 2013Slew signs on http://www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2392930,00.html 15 July 2011 Sheffield United F.C. 15 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110912022257/http://www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2392930,00.html 12 September 2011 dead Lowton Matthew England Matthew Lowton 11 August 2011 3 3 Years Summer 2014 Lowton sets his sights on top-flight after signing deal http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/lowton_sets_his_sights_on_top_flight_after_signing_deal_1_3672601 The Sheffield Star 12 August 2011 12 August 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20131231002933/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/lowton_sets_his_sights_on_top_flight_after_signing_deal_1_3672601 31 December 2013 dead Maguire Harry England Harry Maguire 19 October 2011 4 4 Years Summer 2015Long-term deal for Harry http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2486883,00.html Sheffield United F.C. 19 October 2011 19 October 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20160916174643/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2486883,00.html 16 September 2016 dead McAllister David Ireland David McAllister 12 January 2012 2.5 2 Years, 6 Months Summer 2014 Tonne Erik Norway Erik Tønne 12 January 2012 2.5 2 Years, 6 Months Summer 2014 Chappell Jordan England Jordan Chapell 12 January 2012 0.5 6 Months Summer 2012 Adams Jack England Jack Adams 12 January 2012 0.5 6 Months Summer 2012 Beattie James England James Beattie 26 January 2012 0.5 6 Months Summer 2012 Philliskirk Danny England Danny Philliskirk 30 January 2012 1.5 1 Year, 6 Months Summer 2013New deal for Philliskirk http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2593493,00.html 30 January 2012 Sheffield United F.C. 30 January 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304085534/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2593493,00.html 4 March 2016 dead Long George England George Long 16 February 2012 4 4 Years Summer 2016New deal for young keeper http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2612868,00.htmlsufc.co.uk Sheffield United F.C. 16 February 2012 16 February 2012September 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Barry Aaron Ireland Aaron Barry 14 March 2012 1 1 Year Summer 2013Prospect agrees new deal http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2658425,00.html Sheffield United F.C. 18 March 2012 14 March 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20150225073942/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2658425,00.html 25 February 2015 dead League table SHU Season firsts Player début Players making their first team Sheffield United début in a fully competitive match. Squad #PositionPlayerDateOpponentsGroundNotes1111 MFFlynn Ryan SCO Ryan Flynn6 August 2011Oldham AthleticBoundary Park51680 2011 Ryan Flynn 7 July 201222 DFJean-François Lecsinel HAI Lecsinel Jean-François6 August 2011Oldham AthleticBoundary Park50976 2011 Lecsinel Jean-François 7 July 20122121 FWPorter Chris ENG Chris Porter6 August 2011Oldham AthleticBoundary Park34692 2011 Chris Porter 7 July 201277 MFMendez-Laing Nathaniel ENG Nathaniel Mendez-Laing9 August 2011Hartlepool UnitedVictoria ParkOn loan, League Cup52128 2011 Nathaniel Mendez-Laing 7 July 20122727 MFMcDonald Kevin SCO Kevin McDonald13 August 2011BrentfordBramall Lane42103 2011 Kevin McDonald 7 July 20123030 DFWilliams Marcus ENG Marcus Williams13 September 2011Huddersfield TownBramall LaneOn loan38029 2011 Marcus Williams 7 July 20123232 MFPhillips Matt SCO Matt Phillips16 October 2011Sheffield WednesdayBramall LaneSub, On loan49017 2011 Matt Phillips 7 July 20122626 FWClarke Billy IRE Billy Clarke19 October 2011Preston North EndDeepdaleOn loan41447 2011 Billy Clarke 7 July 201277 FWHoskins Will ENG Will Hoskins11 February 2012Wycombe WanderersBramall LaneSub, On loan33422 2011 Will Hoskins 7 July 20122626 DFEgan John IRE John Egan6 March 2012WalsallBescot StadiumOn loan62920 2011 John Egan 7 July 20123232 DFHill Matt ENG Matt Hill6 March 2012WalsallBescot StadiumOn loan15314 2011 Matt Hill 7 July 20122929 FWO'Halloran, Michael SCO Michael O'Halloran28 March 2012ChesterfieldBramall LaneSub, On loan58154 2011 Michael O'Halloran 7 July 2012 Début goal Players scoring their first goal for Sheffield United in a competitive fixture. 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Disciplinary record NumberNationPositionNameLeague OnePlayoffsFA CupLeague CupFL TrophyTotal19ENGDFHarry Maguire51100000006114JAMMFLee Williamson8000100000902ENGDFMatthew Lowton41100000005127SCOMFKevin McDonald40002000208028IREMFStephen Quinn80000000008017ENGFWRichard Cresswell7000000000709WALFWChed Evans60001000007010ENGFWJames Beattie0200000000028IREMFMichael Doyle6000000000603HAIDFLecsinel Jean-François50000010006015SCODFNeill Collins4000001000504SCOMFNick Montgomery3000000000301ENGGKSteve Simonsen30000000003011SCOMFRyan Flynn10000010002021ENGFWChris Porter20000000002030ENGDFMarcus Williams20000000002032ENGDFMatt Hill10000000001020IREMFDavid McAllister10000000001028ENGFWJordan Slew100000000010TOTALS69420403020794 Suspensions Squad #PositionPlayerSuspensionStart dateReasonSource33 DFJean-François Lecsinel HAI Lecsinel Jean-François1 game10 September 2011Five yellow cards to dateJean-Francois out for Blades http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/12092011/63/jean-francois-blades.html 30 December 2011 eurosport.yahoo.co.uk 12 September 2011 19 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819130057/https://consent.yahoo.com/v2/collectConsent?sessionId=2_cc-session_b67fabff-4429-451f-a6aa-01f530c039a8 live1414 MFWilliamson Lee JAM Lee Williamson1 game17 December 2011Five yellow cards to dateWilliamson ruled out of Magpies test http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/williamson_ruled_out_of_magpies_test_1_4081565 https://archive.today/20130707064721/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/williamson_ruled_out_of_magpies_test_1_4081565 dead 7 July 2013 22 December 2011 The Sheffield Star 22 December 20111717 FWCresswell Richard ENG Richard Cresswell1 game27 December 2011Five yellow cards to date2828 MFQuinn Stephen IRE Stephen Quinn1 game27 December 2011Five yellow cards to dateBlades duo banned http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/blades_duo_banned_1_4097594 https://archive.today/20130707060950/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/blades_duo_banned_1_4097594 dead 7 July 2013 29 December 2011 The Sheffield Star 29 December 20111010 FWBeattie James ENG James Beattie3 games21 January 2012Straight red card – violent conductBlades line up more Beattie talks http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/blades_line_up_more_beattie_talks_1_4172741 26 January 2012 The Sheffield Star 24 January 201222 DFLowton Matthew ENG Matthew Lowton1 game3 March 2012Two yellow cardsUnited look to loan market http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2634454,00.html 6 March 2012 Sheffield United F.C. 5 March 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304080808/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2634454,00.html 4 March 2016 dead1919 DFMaguire Harry ENG Harry Maguire1 game3 March 2012Straight red card1010 FWBeattie James ENG James Beattie4 games5 May 2012Straight red card (2nd of season)http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-danny-wilson-to-appeal-against-james-beattie-red-card-1-4523049 Danny Wilson to appeal against James Beattie red card The Sheffield Star 7 May 2012 12 May 2012 Date of start of suspension assumed to be the date of the game during which the disciplinary incident occurred. International Call-ups No.PNameSquadCompetitionOppositionDateCapGoalsNotes GK George WillisENG England U17England call for George http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2478800,00.html 14 January 2012 Sheffield United F.C. 11 October 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304044647/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2478800,00.html 4 March 2016 dead2012 U17 European Championship qualificationLAT Latvia U1726 October 2011Y0BIH Bosnia and Herzegovina U1728 October 2011Y0NED Netherlands U1731 October 2011N0Unused sub 3 DFLecsinel Jean-FrançoisHAI HaitiInternational caps for LJF http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2525422,00.html 14 January 2012 Sheffield United F.C. 23 November 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304051557/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2525422,00.html 4 March 2016 dead2014 FIFA World Cup qualificationATG Antigua and Barbuda11 November 2011Y0ATG Antigua and Barbuda15 November 2011Y0 Matches Key #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFCCCC Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA Football League One 6 August 2011 15:00 Oldham Athletic 0–2 Sheffield United Maguire 48Cresswell 54 Boundary Park (Report) 8,032 W 13 August 2011 15:00 Sheffield United 2–0 Brentford Slew 49Cresswell 70 Bramall Lane (Report) 17,769 W 16 August 2011 19:45 Sheffield United 3–2 Walsall Lowton 59Williamson 68Cresswell 74 pen. Hurst 46Grigg 51 Bramall Lane (Report) 16,443 W 20 August 2011 15:00 Tranmere Rovers 1–1 Sheffield United Labadie 80 Montgomery 44 Prenton Park (Report) 6,244 D 27 August 2011 13:00 Yeovil Town 0–1 Sheffield United Haynes-Brown 2 90+7 Porter 41 Huish Park (Report) 5,001 W 3 September 2011 15:00 Sheffield United 4–0 Bury Porter 43Mendez-Laing 47Lowton 71Tønne 84 Bramall Lane (Report) 17,956 W 10 September 2011 15:00 Scunthorpe United 1–1 Sheffield United Dagnall 45+1Barcham 0 24 Evans 72 Glanford Park (Report) 6,042 D 13 September 2011 19:45 Sheffield United 0–3 Huddersfield Town Novak 20 37Gobern 40 Bramall Lane (Report) 17,373 L 17 September 2011 15:00 Sheffield United 3–0 Colchester United Evans 3Porter 12Quinn 72 Bramall Lane (Report) 15,783 W 24 September 2011 15:00 Wycombe Wanderers 1–0 Sheffield United Beavon 31 Adams Park (Report) 5,506 L 1 October 2011 15:00 Sheffield United 0–2 Charlton Athletic Kermorgant 65Wright-Phillips 67 Bramall Lane (Report) 20,743 L 16 October 2011 12:00 Sheffield United 2–2 Sheffield Wednesday Quinn 11Evans 20 O'Grady 82Madine 86 Bramall Lane (Report) 28,136 D 19 October 2011 19:45 Preston North End 2–4 Sheffield United Carlisle 29Hume 63 Phillips 4 39Williamson 74 87 Deepdale (Report) 11,520 W 22 October 2011 15:00 Leyton Orient 1–1 Sheffield United Lisbie 90+6Daniels 0 73 Porter 84 Matchroom Stadium (Report) 5,928 D 25 October 2011 19:45 Sheffield United 2–1 Milton Keynes Dons Cresswell 22Phillips 67 Gleeson 52Smith 2 84 Bramall Lane (Report) 16,367 W 29 October 2011 15:00 Sheffield United 4–4 Exeter City Phillips 45 85Clarke 65Lowton 85 Nardiello 9Noble 23O'Flynn 82Dunne 86 Bramall Lane (Report) 17,052 D 5 November 2011 15:00 Stevenage 2–1 Sheffield United Roberts 42Laird 82 pen. Evans 68 The Lamex Stadium (Report) 4,996 L 19 November 2011 15:00 Sheffield United 1–0 Carlisle United Evans 21 Bramall Lane (Report) 16,840 W 26 November 2011 13:00 Chesterfield 0–1 Sheffield United Evans 82 B2net Stadium (Report) 9,259 W 10 December 2011 15:00 Sheffield United 3–0 Rochdale Evans 39 64Cresswell 57 Bramall Lane (Report) 15,892 W 17 December 2011 15:00 Bournemouth 0–2 Sheffield United Barrett 5 o.g.Cook 77 o.g. Dean Court (Report) 7,260 W 26 December 2011 14:15 Sheffield United 2–1 Notts County Flynn 31Sheehan 51 o.g. Judge 17Demontagnac 0 90+4 Bramall Lane (Report) 20,538 W 31 December 2011 13:00 Sheffield United 3–1 Hartlepool United Flynn 12Porter 34 Evans 42 Hartley 90+3 Bramall Lane (Report) 20,372 W 2 January 2012 15:00 Carlisle United 3–2 Sheffield United Zoko 2 15McGovern 71 Evans 7 45+1 Brunton Park (Report) 7,721 L 10 January 2011 19:45 Sheffield United 4–0 Yeovil Town Cresswell 18Doyle 36Williamson 48 87 Bramall Lane (Report) 15,965 W 14 January 2012 15:00 Bury 0–3 Sheffield United Cresswell 54Evans 62Williamson 81 Gigg Lane (Report) 6,970 W 21 January 2012 15:00 Charlton Athletic 1–0 Sheffield United Jackson 21 Russell 0 85 Beattie 0 86 The Valley (Report) 20,992 L 11 February 2012 15:00 Sheffield United 3–0 Wycombe Wanderers Hoskins 66Evans 73McDonald 90 Bramall Lane (Report) 17,165 W 14 February 2012 19:45 Huddersfield Town 0–1 Sheffield United Collins 5 Galpharm Stadium (Report) 17,320 W 18 February 2012 15:00 Sheffield United 2–1 Preston North End Evans 42 53 Cummins 38 Bramall Lane (Report) 17,579 W 26 February 2012 13:00 Sheffield Wednesday 1–0 Sheffield United O'Grady 73 Hillsborough Stadium (Report) 36,364 L 29 February 2012 19:45 Sheffield United 2–1 Scunthorpe United Williamson 54 Quinn 82 Duffy 31Togwell 0 37 Bramall Lane (Report) 16,165 W 3 March 2012 15:00 Sheffield United 2–3 Oldham Athletic Lowton 22Evans 38Lowton 2 66Maguire 0 90 Cresswell 65 o.g.Lee 69Kuqi 90 pen. Bramall Lane (Report) 17,267 L 6 March 2012 19:45 Walsall 3–2 Sheffield United Mantom 55Macken 73Nicholls 81 Williamson 65Evans 76 Bescot Stadium (Report) 5,003 L 10 March 2012 15:00 Brentford 0–2 Sheffield United Evans 6 51 Griffin Park (Report) 7,414 W 13 March 2012 19:45 Colchester United 1–1 Sheffield United Gillespie 56 Hoskins 32 Colchester Community Stadium (Report) 4,572 D 17 March 2012 15:00 Sheffield United 1–1 Tranmere Rovers Evans 32 Akins 54 Bramall Lane (Report) 17,444 D 20 March 2012 19:45 Notts County 2–5 Sheffield United Judge 77Bishop 2 80Kelly 90+1 Quinn 16Evans 22Lowton 27Collins 45+1Williamson 89 Meadow Lane (Report) 9,468 W 28 March 2012 19:45 Sheffield United 4–1 Chesterfield Williamson 38Evans 49 pen. 60 63 Moussa 44 Bramall lane (Report) 20,159 W 31 March 2012 15:00 Hartlepool United 0–1 Sheffield United Hartley 2 84 Evans 79 pen. Victoria Park (Report) 5,825 W 7 April 2012 15:00 Sheffield United 2–1 Bournemouth Evans 34Cresswell 50 Hines 67 Bramall Lane (Report) 18,817 W 10 April 2012 19:45 Rochdale 2–5 Sheffield United Kennedy 3Obadeyi 68 McDonald 5Evans 22 45+2Williamson 25Doyle 57 Spotland Stadium (Report) 5,309 W 14 April 2012 15:00 Sheffield United 3–1 Leyton Orient Williamson 42Doyle 54Evans 83 Lisbie 12 Bramall Lane (Report) 18,272 W 21 April 2012 15:00 Milton Keynes Dons 1–0 Sheffield United Smith 16Powell 2 66 Stadium mk (Report) 15,938 L 28 April 2012 17:20 Sheffield United 2–2 Stevenage Cresswell 63Lowton 85 Byrom 31Laird 47 Bramall Lane (Report) 30,043 D 5 May 2012 15:00 Exeter City 2–2 Sheffield United Gow 24Bennett 90+4 Williamson 44McDonald 47Beattie 0 36 St James Park (Report) 6,045 D Playoffs Semi Final (1st leg) 11 May 2012 19:45 Stevenage 0–0 Sheffield United Lamex Stadium (Report) 5,802 D Semi Final (2nd leg) 14 May 2012 19:45 Sheffield United 1–0 Stevenage Porter 85 Bramall Lane (Report) 21,182 W Final 26 May 2012 15:00 Huddersfield Town 0–0 y Sheffield United Wembley, London (Report) 52,100 D Miller Johnson Lee Clarke Arfield Rhodes Roberts Roberts Hunt Morrison Smithies 8–7 Williamson Collins Lowton Taylor Porter Quinn Maguire Doyle O'Halloran Hill Simonsen FA Cup Round 1 12 November 2011 15:00 Sheffield United 3–0 Oxford United Evans 12 19Flynn 71 Bramall Lane (Report) 7,991 W Round 2 3 December 2011 15:00 Sheffield United 3–2 Torquay United Ellis 68 o.g.Evans 69 78 Howe 3Stevens 90+4 Bramall Lane (Report) 10,105 W Round 3 7 January 2012 15:00 Sheffield United 3–1 Salisbury City Porter 18Evans 60Webb 72 o.g. Macklin 86 Bramall Lane (Report) 10,488 W Round 4 28 January 2012 15:00 Sheffield United 0–4 Birmingham City Redmond 18Rooney 38 78Elliott 58 Bramall Lane (Report) 18,072 L Football League Cup Round 1 9 August 2011 19:30 (postponed to 19:45 due to power-cut) Hartlepool United 1–1 yes Sheffield United Sweeney 80 Quinn 29 Victoria Park (Report) 2,774 D Horwood Poole Luscombe S. Collins Austin Nish 4–5 Cresswell N. Collins Montgomery Quinn Lowton Pilliskirk Round 2 24 August 2011 20:00 Everton 3–1 Sheffield United Cresswell 31 o.g.Anichebe 37Arteta 42 Cresswell 28 Goodison Park (Report) 17,173 L Football League Trophy Round 1 30 August 2011 19:30 Burton Albion 1–2 Sheffield United Richards 73 McAllister 76Tønne 80 Pirelli Stadium (Report) 2,725 W Round 2 4 October 2011 19:45 Rotherham United 1–2 Sheffield United Revell 69 Porter 9Evans 90+7 Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield (Report) 6,737 W Quarter Final 8 November 2011 19:45 Sheffield United 1–1 Bradford City Phillips 27 M. Flynn 40 Bramall Lane (Report) 5,692 D Porter Collins Phillips Lowton Doyle Maguire McDonald Tønne 5–6 M. Flynn Fagan Jones Devitt Seip O'Brien Ramsden Mitchell Pre–season and friendlies 9 July 2011 15:00 Sheffield 1–1 Sheffield United Purkiss 74 Philliskirk 35 Coach and Horses Ground, Dronfield (Report) 2,053 D 12 July 2011 19:30 Worksop Town 0–1 Sheffield United XI Gregory 33 Sandy Lane, Worksop (Report) 1,364 W 18 July 2011 18:30 Sliema Wanderers 1–3 Sheffield United Lima   pen. Doyle 7Cresswell 15 pen.Maguire 22 Ta' Qali Stadium, Attard, Malta (Report) W 20 July 2011 18:30 Hibernians 1–2 Sheffield United Dos Santos 15 pen. Bogdanović 3McAllister57Maguire 0 15 Paola Stadium, Malta (Report) W 26 July 2011 19:30 Sheffield United 0–1 Doncaster Rovers Gillett 72 Bramall Lane (Report) 5,002 L 27 July 2011 19:30 Alfreton Town 2–1 Sheffield United XI Clayton 32, 55 Tønne 35 North Street, Derbyshire (Report) L 31 July 2011 15:00 Sheffield United 1–1 Blackpool Porter 42 Sutherland 78 Bramall Lane (Report) 5,696 D 2 August 2011 19:30 Stocksbridge Park Steels 0–4 Sheffield United XI Philliskirk 24Oates 32Conneely 35Oates Bracken Moor, Stocksbridge (Report) W Honours and awards PFA League One Team of the Year Ched EvansEvans named in League One team http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20120422/evans-named-in-league-one-team_2293324_2744947 23 April 2012 football-league.co.uk 23 April 2012 https://archive.today/20130420035518/http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20120422/evans-named-in-league-one-team_2293324_2744947 20 April 2013 dead Harry Maguire Stephen Quinn League One Manager of the Month December: Danny WilsonBoss nets gong http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2567989,00.html https://archive.today/20121223134609/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2567989,00.html dead 23 December 2012 6 January 2012 Sheffield United F.C. 6 January 2012 League One Player of the Month March: Ched EvansBlades striker Ched Evans named Player of the Month http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-blades-striker-ched-evans-named-player-of-the-month-1-4424219 7 April 2012 The Sheffield Star 6 April 2012February 2022 InternetArchiveBot yes Football League Young Player of the Month August: Harry MaguireMaguire scoops League award http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2452652,00.html 16 September 2011 Sheffield United F.C. 16 September 2011 https://archive.today/20121223202145/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2452652,00.html 23 December 2012 dead Sheffield Star Young Player of the Year Harry Maguire Shirecliffe in–brief United! The Original – Matchday Magazine 49 28 April 2012 League One Team of the Week 6/7 August: Stephen Quinn, Harry MaguireLeague 1 Team of the Week http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20110808/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2414447 8 August 2011 football-league.co.uk 8 August 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111129145250/http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20110808/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2414447 29 November 2011 dead 27/28 August: Stephen QuinnQuinny picks up league accolade http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2436437,00.html 31 August 2011 Sheffield United F.C. 31 August 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303215324/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2436437,00.html 3 March 2016 dead 3/4 September: Neill Collins, Chris Porter, Stephen QuinnTrio in League team http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2441869,00.html 5 September 2011 Sheffield United F.C. 5 September 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304044638/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2441869,00.html 4 March 2016 dead 17/18 September: Michael DoyleDoyle named in npower team of the Week http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2456613,00.html 21 September 2011 Sheffield United F.C. 20 September 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303234454/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2456613,00.html 3 March 2016 dead 15/16 October: Lee WilliamsonLeague 1 Team of the Week http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20111017/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2482222 https://archive.today/20130420120758/http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20111017/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2482222 dead 20 April 2013 17 October 2011 football-league.co.uk 20 October 2011 29/30 October: Matt PhillipsLeague 1 Team of the Week http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20111031/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2501330 1 November 2011 football-league.co.uk 30 October 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111103232432/http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20111031/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2501330 3 November 2011 dead 19/20 November: Matthew LowtonLeague 1 Team of the Week http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20111121/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2522783 https://archive.today/20130420040552/http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20111121/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2522783 dead 20 April 2013 22 November 2011 football-league.co.uk 21 November 2011 25/26 November: Matthew LowtonLeague 1 Team of the Week http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20111128/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2530701 29 November 2011 football-league.co.uk 28 November 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111130230639/http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20111128/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2530701 30 November 2011 dead 10/11 December: Ched Evans, Matthew LowtonLeague 1 Team of the Week http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20111212/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2545533 12 December 2011 football-league.co.uk 12 December 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20130801050023/http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20111212/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2545533 1 August 2013 dead 15/16 January: Richard Cresswell, Stephen Quinn, Steve SimonsenLeague 1 Team of the Week http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20120116/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2578981 https://archive.today/20130420151845/http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20120116/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2578981 dead 20 April 2013 17 January 2012 football-league.co.uk 16 January 2012 11/12 February: Ched Evans, Matthew Lowton, Kevin McDonaldLeague 1 Team of the Week http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20120213/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2606870 13 February 2012 football-league.co.uk 13 February 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120216035141/http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20120213/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2606870 16 February 2012 dead 18/19 February: Ched Evans, Lecsinel Jean-FrançoisLeague 1 Team of the Week http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20120220/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2617030/0,,10794,00.html 24 February 2012 football-league.co.uk 20 February 2012 10/11 March: Matt HillLeague 1 Team of the Week http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20120312/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2656665 13 March 2012 football-league.co.uk 12 March 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120316003255/http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20120312/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2656665 16 March 2012 dead 31 March / 1 April: Ched Evans, Harry MaguireDuo selected http://www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2711530,00.html 2 April 2012 Sheffield United F.C. 2 April 2012 4 April 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120404024551/http://www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2711530,00.html live 14/15 April: Ched Evans, Lee WilliamsonLeague 1 Team of the Week http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20120416/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2734419 17 April 2012 football-league.co.uk 16 April 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120421055318/http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20120416/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2734419 21 April 2012 dead Fans Player of the Month August: Stephen Quinn Quinny nets first Player of the Month award United! The Original – Matchday Magazine 19 13 September 2011 September: Neill CollinsNeill nets monthly award at the Lane http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/neill_nets_monthly_award_at_the_lane_1_3847675 7 October 2011 The Sheffield Star 7 October 2011 October: Ched Evans November: Ched Evans Ched scoops monthly double United! The Original – Matchday Magazine 27 3 December 2011 December: Ched Evans Cheds Hat-trick United! The Original – Matchday Magazine 23 28 January 2012 January: Kevin McDonald Macca takes January award United! The Original – Matchday Magazine 25 29 February 2012 February: Steve Simonsen Vote for your March player of the month United! The Original – Matchday Magazine 25 28 March 2012 March: Ched Evans April: Lee Williamsonhttp://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2758522,00.html April Player of the Month – Lee Williamson Sheffield United F.C. 3 May 2012 4 May 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304052319/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2758522,00.html 4 March 2016 dead Club end-of-season awards Player of the Year: Harry MaguireHarry's a star at End of Season awards http://www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2755031,00.html 30 April 2012 Sheffield United F.C. 30 April 2012 2 May 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120502124815/http://www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2755031,00.html live Young Player of the Year: Harry Maguire Goal of the Season: Nick Montgomery (vs. Tranmere Rovers) References 3 Notes notes 32em External links Sheffield United F.C. Official Website Category:Sheffield United F.C. seasons Sheffield United