2014–15 Sheffield United F.C. season

March 2015 March 2015 Sheffield United 2014–15 Nigel Clough Group Chairman Abdullah bin Musa'ed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (50%)Kevin McCabe (50%) Kevin McCabeJim Phipps(Co-group Chairman)David Green(Football Club Chairman) Chairman Bramall Lane League One 5th Play-offs Semi-finals (eliminated by Swindon Town) FA Cup Fourth round (eliminated by Preston North End) League Cup Semi-finals(eliminated by Tottenham Hotspur) Football League Trophy Area quarter finals(eliminated by Walsall) Jamie Murphy (11) Jose Baxter/Marc McNulty (13) 26,078(vs Chesterfield) 17,030(vs MK Dons) 19,805 _sufc1415h _sufc1415H _sufc1415h _sufc1415h _3 stripes red 000000 FFFFFF _sufc1415A _sufc1415A _sufc1415A _sufc1415A _3_stripes_white 000000 2013–14 2015–16 Sheffield United Football Club participated in League One, the third level of English football, during the 2014–15 season. Kit In April 2014, United announced that they had agreed a deal with German sportswear company Adidas to produce the team kit for the 2014–15 season and beyond, ending the club's previous association with Macron.http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/sheffield-united-blades-agree-kit-deal-as-croft-features-on-clough-s-radar-1-6576164 Blades agree kit deal as Croft features on Clough's radar The Sheffield Star 24 April 2014 28 April 2014 27 April 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140427032732/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/sheffield-united-blades-agree-kit-deal-as-croft-features-on-clough-s-radar-1-6576164 dead This was followed in June with DBL Logistics being unveiled as the club's secondary shirt sponsor until 2016,http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/sheffield-united-blades-successes-start-paying-off-with-new-sponsors-1-6688476 Blades successes start paying off with new sponsors The Sheffield Star 23 June 2014 23 June 2014 and in July by the announcement of luxury car dealers, John Holland Sales as the club's main shirt sponsor.http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140702-john-holland-sales-209219.aspx United in the fast lane with John Holland Sales Sheffield United F.C. 2 July 2014 2 July 2014 In September United released a third kit, featuring a yellow and black shirt, sponsored by Topspring.http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140920-adidas-third-kit-392219.aspx Blades announce second away change shirt Sheffield United F.C. 20 September 2014 28 September 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140920214213/http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140920-adidas-third-kit-392219.aspx 20 September 2014 dead dmy-all On 17 October, Sheffield United announced a two-year deal with local business Blue Portal Telecoms with their logo appearing on the shorts of the first team.Blades announce two year short sponsorship http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20141017-blue-portal-telecoms-1071795.aspx 20 October 2014 Sheffield United F.C. Official Website 17 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141019071408/http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20141017-blue-portal-telecoms-1071795.aspx 19 October 2014 dead dmy-all Season overview Pre-season thumb|left|150px|Craig Alcock joined United in July 2014. thumb|200px|South Yorkshire born Andy Butler joined United in June 2014. On 16 May 2014, Sheffield United released their retained list; Darryl Westlake, Matt Hill, Shaun Miller, Sean McGinty, Elliott Whitehouse, Jasper Johns, Jordan Hodder and Jahmal Smith were all released. Chris Porter was also on the released list, however Nigel Clough confirmed that the club was still in negotiation with him over a new contract.Miller time over at Blades http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/9313619/miller-time-over-at-blades Sky Sports News 16 May 2014 16 May 2014 The retained list also confirmed that Mark Howard, Bob Harris and Terry Kennedy had all had their contracts extended. Three days later United signed Jamal Campbell-Ryce on a two-year deal after his release from Notts County, and paid an undisclosed fee to Livingston for Marc McNulty who signed a three-year deal.Marc McNulty & Jamal Campbell-Ryce join Sheffield United https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27459513 BBC Sport 19 May 2014 19 May 2014 On 5 June, United announced another double signing with Chris Basham joining on a three-year deal from Blackpool and South Yorkshire born Andy Butler joining on a two-year deal from Walsall.Sheffield United: Butler and Basham become Blades http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/sheffield-united-butler-and-basham-become-blades-1-6656651 5 June 2014 Sheffield Star 5 June 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141031063750/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/sheffield-united-butler-and-basham-become-blades-1-6656651 31 October 2014 dead The subsequent week both Ben Davies and Chris Porter signed one-year deals, followed another week later by Tranmere Rovers midfielder James Wallace.Sheffield United sign Tranmere Rovers midfielder James Wallace https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27833393 27 June 2014 BBC Sport 13 June 2014 As manager Nigel Clough continued to reshape his squad there was continued speculation around the future of defender Harry Maguire with reported interest from Hull City and Wolverhampton Wanderers, with offers of around £1.5 million being rejected by United.Sheffield United: Blades made fresh offer to defender http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/sheffield-united-blades-made-fresh-offer-to-defender-1-6686126 22 June 2014 Sheffield Star 21 June 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20150107214630/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/sheffield-united-blades-made-fresh-offer-to-defender-1-6686126 7 January 2015 dead On 25 June, Febian Brandy was released halfway through his two-year contract, exactly a year to the day from him joining the club.Febian Brandy: Sheffield United release striker from contract https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28015705 25 June 2014 BBC Sport 25 June 2014 The following week, striker Lyle Taylor was sold to Scunthorpe United for an undisclosed fee after only a year at Bramall Lane. Meanwhile, off the field, co-owner Prince Abdullah was appointed to a government role in his home nation of Saudi Arabia and as such stepped down from his position on the board, installing his advisor Jim Phipps as his replacement in the role of co-chairman.http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140629-prince-abdullah-1705681.aspx Blades welcome Prince Abdullah's appointment Sheffield United F.C. 29 June 2014 2 July 2014 thumb|200px|Striker Michael Higdon joined United in August 2014. July began with Callum McFadzean joining Burton Albion on a six-month loan deal,Burton Albion sign Callum McFadzean from Sheffield United on six-month loan http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Burton-Albion-sign-Callum-McFadzean-Sheffield/story-21324802-detail/story.html 3 July 2014 Derby Telegraph 3 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140707083032/http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Burton-Albion-sign-Callum-McFadzean-Sheffield/story-21324802-detail/story.html 7 July 2014 dead dmy-all and with pre-season training underway, defender Craig Alcock was added to the squad on 15 July. Three days later another defender was added to the squad as Blackpool youngster Harrison McGahey was signed for an undisclosed fee.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28368756 Sheffield United sign ex-Blackpool defender Harrison McGahey BBC Sport 18 July 2014 18 July 2014 United kicked off their pre-season fixture list on 19 July but suffered a disappointing 4–0 defeat at Burton Albion with Callum McFadzean, on loan from the Blades, numbering amongst Burton's goal scorers.http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140719-burton-report-1769529.aspx Burton 4–0 Blades – report Sheffield United F.C. 19 July 2014 20 July 2014 A trip to Northampton Town the following week earned United a better result as they drew 1–1 with their hosts.http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/match-report-northampton-town-1-sheffield-united-1-1-6744128 Match Report: Northampton Town 1 Sheffield United 1 The Sheffield Star 23 July 2014 23 July 2014 On 25 July, George Long joined Oxford United on a six-month loan deal,George Long: Oxford United sign Sheffield United keeper on loan https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28482602 25 July 2014 BBC Sport 25 July 2014 while the same evening United recorded their first win of pre-season when they beat Scottish Premiership side Dundee 4–2 at Bramall Lane.http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/match-report-sheffield-united-4-dundee-2-1-6751357 Match report: Sheffield United 4 Dundee 2 The Sheffield Star 26 July 2014 26 July 2014 On 29 July, incumbent Player of the Year, Harry Maguire, was sold to Premier League side Hull City for £2.5 million after months of speculation about his future at Bramall Lane.Hull City sign defenders Andrew Robertson and Harry Maguire https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28545303 29 July 2014 BBC Sport 29 July 2014 The same evening the Blades suffered a narrow 1–0 home defeat at the hands of Huddersfield Town in the latest of their pre-season friendlies.http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/match-report-sheffield-united-0-huddersfield-town-1-freeman-set-to-sign-1-6756894 Match report: Sheffield United 0 Huddersfield Town 1 + Freeman set to sign The Sheffield Star 30 July 2014 30 July 2014 Two days later United beat Turkish Süper Lig champions Fenerbahçe 2–1 in a charity friendly in aid of the Soma mine disaster,Full time: Sheffield United 2 Fenerbahce 1 http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/full-time-sheffield-united-2-fenerbahce-1-1-6761561 31 July 2014 The Sheffield Star 31 July 2014April 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes before completing their pre-season fixture list with a 2–0 loss to York City at Bootham Crescent on 2 August 2014.http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/sheffield-united-blades-are-beaten-at-bootham-crescent-1-6764659 Blades are beaten at Bootham Crescent The Sheffield Star 2 August 2014 2 August 2014 With the start of the new season imminent, on 4 August United signed experienced striker Michael Higdon from Dutch side N.E.C. Nijmegen for an undisclosed fee on a two-year contract.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28640152 Sheffield United sign former Motherwell striker Michael Higdon BBC Sport 4 August 2014 4 August 2014 August and September: Late goals and a slow start thumb|left|170px|Goalkeeper Iain Turner joined in August 2014. thumb|325px|The Blades ahead of their Football League Cup victory against West Ham United at Upton Park in August. thumb|200px|Defender Jay McEveley joined United in August 2014. United kicked off their league campaign with a lunchtime fixture in front of the television cameras. With six of the summer signings making their competitive débuts for the Blades, United were edged out in a 2–1 defeat to Bristol City.http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/314328/report Bristol City edge out Sheffield United at Bramall Lane Sky Sports 9 August 2014 10 August 2014 Later that week youngster Louis Reed signed a three-year professional contract with the Blades,https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28758426 Sheffield United midfielder Louis Reed signs three-year deal BBC Sport 12 August 2014 12 August 2014 before United's first win of the season came in the first round of League Cup against Mansfield Town.Sheffield United 2 Mansfield Town 1 http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/full-time-sheffield-united-2-mansfield-town-1-1-6784044 13 August 2014 Sheffield Star 13 August 2014 On 15 August, United announced the signing of defender Jay McEveley on a one-year deal and goalkeeper Iain Turner on a six-month deal,Sheffield United sign Jay McEveley and Iain Turner https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28803789 15 August 2014 BBC Sport 15 August 2014 with striker Joe Ironside joining Alfreton Town on a one-month loan deal a day later.Joe Ironside: Alfreton sign Sheffield United striker on loan https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28826456 18 August 2014 BBC Sport 17 August 2014 Back in the league United lost 1–0 away at Coventry City.Coventry City 1 Sheffield United 0: Clockwatch and match stats http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-1-sheffield-united-7630887 18 August 2014 Coventry Telegraph 16 August 2014 The following match saw United earn their first three points of the season in a 2–1 victory away at Peterborough United.Full-time: Posh 1, Sheffield United 2: Blades wound Fergie's men with late winner http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/sport/football/peterborough-united/full-time-posh-1-sheffield-united-2-blades-wound-fergie-s-men-with-late-winner-1-6246163 https://archive.today/20140819215415/http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/sport/football/peterborough-united/full-time-posh-1-sheffield-united-2-blades-wound-fergie-s-men-with-late-winner-1-6246163 dead 19 August 2014 19 August 2014 Peterborough Telegraph 19 August 2014 This was followed by a 1–0 home victory over Crawley Town.Sheffield United 1 Crawley Town 0 http://www.wscountytimes.co.uk/news/sheffield-united-1-crawley-town-0-1-6257734 24 August 2014 West Sussex County Times 23 August 2014 On 26 August, United progressed to the third round of the League Cup after beating West Ham United on penalties.West Ham 1 – Sheffield United 1: Cup exit for the Hammers after losing 5–4 on pens http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/503681/West-Ham-1-Sheffield-United-1-Cup-exit-for-the-Hammers-after-losing-5-4-on-pens 27 August 2014 Daily Express 27 August 2014 Back in the league, United rounded off August with a 1–1 away draw at Preston North End with Jose Baxter getting his third goal in three league games.Full-time: PNE 1Sheffield United 1 http://www.lep.co.uk/sport/pne-news/full-time-pne-1sheffield-united-1-1-6814081 1 September 2014 Lancashire Evening Post 30 August 2014 1 September 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140901121617/http://www.lep.co.uk/sport/pne-news/full-time-pne-1sheffield-united-1-1-6814081 dead Following the international break Andy Butler re-joined former club Walsall on an initial one-month loan,Andy Butler: Walsall sign former skipper on loan from Sheff Utd https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/29162434 11 September 2014 BBC Sport 11 September 2014 and academy product George Willis joined Bradford Park Avenue on a short-term deal.Butler & Willis Leave On Loan http://www.sheffutd.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=370151 11 September 2014 Vitlal Football 11 September 2014 11 September 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140911220238/http://www.sheffutd.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=370151 dead Returning the league action, United beat Rochdale 1–0 at Bramall Lane with Jamal Campbell-Ryce claiming his first goal for the club.Sheffield United 1 Rochdale 0: League One report http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sheffield-united-1-rochdale-0-7767699 13 September 2014 Manchester Evening News 13 September 2014 On 16 September, the Blades secured an away victory Colchester United, winning 3–2 after coming from two goals down.Colchester United surrender two-goal lead to lose 3–2 at home to Sheffield United http://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/colchester-united/gallery_colchester_united_surrender_two_goal_lead_to_lose_3_2_at_home_to_sheffield_united_1_3772983 17 September 2014 East Anglia Daily Times 16 September 2014 21 September 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140921082919/http://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/colchester-united/gallery_colchester_united_surrender_two_goal_lead_to_lose_3_2_at_home_to_sheffield_united_1_3772983 dead On 20 September United's seven match unbeaten run came to an end away at Swindon Town in 5–2 defeat.Match verdict: Swindon Town 5 Sheffield United 2 http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/match-verdict-swindon-town-5-sheffield-united-2-1-6853086 23 September 2014 Sheffield Star 20 September 2014 Three days later, United returned to winning ways with a 1–0 away victory over Leyton Orient in the third round of the League Cup.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29216832 Leyton Orient 0–1 Sheffield United BBC Sport 23 September 2014 11 August 2021 live https://web.archive.org/web/20180105174019/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29216832 5 January 2018 United rounded off September with a 2–1 victory over Gillingham, scoring twice in the final two minutes to come from behind.http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11683/9492589/clough-buoyed-by-late-rally Clough buoyed by late rally Sky Sports 27 September 2014 28 September 2014 thumb|250px|The Blades in the 2–0 win over Yorkshire rivals Bradford City at Valley Parade. October and November: More late goals and Yorkshire derbys thumb|left|120px|Paddy McCarthy joined on loan in October 2014. October started with Paddy McCarthy joining United from Crystal Palace on an initial one-month loan.Sheffield United confirm deal to sign Paddy McCarthy on loan from Crystal Palace http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/blades-sheffield-united-confirm-deal-to-sign-paddy-mccarthy-on-loan-from-crystal-palace-1-6875065 3 October 2014 Sheffield Telegraph 3 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141005044219/http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/blades-sheffield-united-confirm-deal-to-sign-paddy-mccarthy-on-loan-from-crystal-palace-1-6875065 5 October 2014 dead On 4 October, United lost 3–2 away at Chesterfield with Michael Higdon receiving a red card.Chesterfield 3 Sheffield United 2: Higdon and Lee see red in Blades loss http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-u/chesterfield-3-sheffield-united-2-higdon-and-lee-see-red-in-blades-loss-1-6878022 4 October 2014 Yorkshire Post 4 October 2014 The Blades' next match was in the Football League Trophy, winning 2–1 away at Hartlepool United on 7 October,RESULT: Hartlepool United 1, Sheffield United 2 – Jamal Campbell-Ryce seals United's passage to the next round of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy. http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/result-hartlepool-united-1-sheffield-united-2-jamal-campbell-ryce-seals-united-s-passage-to-the-next-round-of-the-johnstone-s-paint-trophy-1-6883202 9 October 2014 Sheffield Star 7 October 2014 9 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141009095308/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/result-hartlepool-united-1-sheffield-united-2-jamal-campbell-ryce-seals-united-s-passage-to-the-next-round-of-the-johnstone-s-paint-trophy-1-6883202 dead two days before Diego De Girolamo joined York City on a short-term loan deal.York City sign Sheffield United forward Diego de Girolamo https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29554016 9 October 2014 BBC Sport 9 October 2014 Back in the league United needed late goals to come from behind again to record a 2–2 draw against Leyton Orient.http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/314461/report O's hold Blades in thriller Sky Sports 11 October 2014 12 October 2014 Seven days later they were 2–0 victors in a televised away fixture against Bradford City as defender Bob Harris scored his first goal in the club's colours and Marc McNulty netted his fifth of the season.http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/bradford/bradford-city-0-sheffield-united-2-ten-man-bantams-lose-out-to-blades-1-6903948 Bradford City 0 Sheffield United 2: Ten-man Bantams lose out to Blades The Yorkshire Post 18 October 2014 19 October 2014 Three days later, United made it two wins on the bounce with a 2–0 home win against Yeovil Town.Sheffield United 2 Yeovil Town 0 http://www.westernmorningnews.co.uk/Sheffield-United-2-Yeovil-Town-0/story-23316861-detail/story.html 22 October 2014 Western Morning News 21 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141025120259/http://www.westernmorningnews.co.uk/Sheffield-United-2-Yeovil-Town-0/story-23316861-detail/story.html 25 October 2014 dead On 23 October, Andy Butler was sent out on loan to home-town club Doncaster Rovers until January.Doncaster sign Sheffield United defender Andy Butler on loan https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29740141 23 October 2014 BBC Sport 23 October 2014 United made it three wins and three clean sheets in three games with a 1–0 victory away at Crewe Alexandra on 25 October as Stefan Scougall scored his first goal of the season.Crewe Alexandra 0, Sheffield Utd 1: George Ray gets his marching orders after clash with referee http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Crewe-Alexandra-0-Sheffield-Utd-1-George-Ray-gets/story-23513926-detail/story.html 26 October 2014 The Stoke Sentinel 25 October 2014 United rounded off October with a 2–1 away victory over Milton Keynes Dons thanks to a late brace from Michael Higdon, which sent United to the last eight of the League Cup in the fifth round.Sheffield United's Michael Higdon steps off bench to cut down MK Dons https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/oct/28/mk-dons-sheffield-united-capital-one-cup-match-report 29 October 2014 The Guardian 28 October 2014 thumb|275px|The Blades in the 1–0 loss to South Yorkshire rivals Barnsley at Bramall Lane.thumb|left|150px|Chris O'Grady joined United on loan in November 2014. November began with a 1–0 home defeat to local rivals Barnsley.http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/314510/report Winall sees off Sheffield Utd Sky Sports 2 November 2014 1 November 2014 On 4 November, Diego De Girolamo was recalled early from his loan spell at York CityDiego De Girolamo recalled by Sheffield United from loan at York City http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/yorkcityfc/news/11578890.De_Girolamo_waves_arrivederci_to_York_City/?ref=rss 5 November 2014 York Press 4 November 2014 after fellow striker Michael Higdon had pulled his hamstring during training.Nigel Clough unsure how long striker Michael Higdon will be out with hamstring injury http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/sheffield-united-nigel-clough-unsure-how-long-striker-michael-higdon-will-be-out-with-hamstring-injury-1-6931465 5 November 2014 Sheffield Star 4 November 2014 On 8 November, United's first round FA Cup match resulted in a goalless draw away at Crewe Alexandra, meaning a replay of the match at Bramall Lane.Result: Crewe Alexandra 0 Sheffield United 0 http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/result-crewe-alexandra-0-sheffield-united-0-1-6942155 8 November 2014 Sheffield Telegraph 8 November 2014 On 12 November, United crashed out of the Football League Trophy in a 1–0 away loss to Walsall.Walsall 1 Sheffield United 0 http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/327956/report 14 November 2014 12 November 2014 On 13 November, it was confirmed that Paddy McCarthy's loan with United had been extended until the end of the calendar year.Paddy McCarthy: Crystal Palace defender rejoins Sheffield United https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30038290 14 November 2014 BBC Sport 13 November 2014 On 14 November, United signed 18-year-old striker Che Adams for an undisclosed fee from Ilkeston.Sheffield United: Che Adams joins Blades from Ilkeston https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30055438 14 November 2014 BBC Sport 14 November 2014 United's first victory of the month came in a 1–0 win on 15 November in another Yorkshire derby away at Doncaster Rovers with United going down to ten men after Paddy McCarthy was shown the red card, then Mark Howard saved a penalty before Jamie Murphy scored at the other end; all in the space of under three minutes.Doncaster Rovers 0 Sheffield United 1: Murphy earns 10-man Blades derby honours http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster/doncaster-rovers-0-sheffield-united-1-murphy-earns-10-man-blades-derby-honours-1-6955201 16 November 2014 The Yorkshire Post 15 November 2014 On 18 November, United beat Crewe Alexandra 2–0 at Bramall Lane to progress to the second round of the FA Cup thanks to a brace from Ryan Flynn.FA Cup first-round replay match report: Sheffield United 2, Crewe Alexandra 0 http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Match-report-Sheffield-United-2-Crewe-Alexandra-0/story-24554904-detail/story.html 18 November 2014 The Stoke Sentinel 18 November 2014 30 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141130235417/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Match-report-Sheffield-United-2-Crewe-Alexandra-0/story-24554904-detail/story.html dead On 22 November, Joe Ironside joined Hartlepool United on loan,Ironside makes Pools move http://asia.eurosport.com/football/ironside-makes-pools-move_sto4486210/story.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20141129174039/http://asia.eurosport.com/football/ironside-makes-pools-move_sto4486210/story.shtml dead 29 November 2014 22 November 2014 Eurosport 22 November 2014 later that day United drew 1–1 at home with Oldham Athletic with substitute Jamal Campbell-Ryce rescuing a point in the second half after United conceded early on.Ten-man Oldham make a point at the Blades http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/ten-man-oldham-make-point-blades-8156201 22 November 2014 Manchester Evening News 22 November 2014 On 25 November, it was confirmed that George Long had been recalled early from his loan spell after Oxford United manager Michael Appleton revealed that Long was no longer part of his plans and had dropped Long from the first team.Sheffield United: Blades hold financial talks over goalkeeper http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/sheffield-united-blades-hold-financial-talks-over-goalkeeper-1-6969987 https://web.archive.org/web/20141129111418/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/sheffield-united-blades-hold-financial-talks-over-goalkeeper-1-6969987 dead 29 November 2014 25 November 2014 Sheffield Star 25 November 2014 On loan transfer deadline day on 27 November, Diego De Girolamo rejoined York City on loan with the deal set to expire on 4 January,York City: Diego De Girolamo re-signs on youth loan deal https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30214372 27 November 2014 BBC Sport 27 November 2014 whilst United completed the loan signing of summer target Chris O'Grady from Brighton & Hove Albion until the end of January 2015.Chris O'Grady: Sheffield United bring in Brighton striker https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30236523 28 November 2014 BBC Sport 27 November 2014 The following day United completed the signing of Kieran Wallace from Ilkeston on a deal until the end of the season whilst academy product CJ Hamilton joined Mickleover Sports on a youth loan.Kieran Wallace signs http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/sheffield-united-kieran-wallace-2109269.aspx 28 November 2014 Sheffield United F.C. Official Website 28 November 2014 That evening, United ended the month with a 1–1 draw at home to Notts County.Sheffield United 1 Notts County 1: Match report http://www.nottinghampost.com/Sheffield-United-1-Notts-County-1-Match-report/story-24858891-detail/story.html 29 November 2014 Nottingham Post 28 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141202051516/http://www.nottinghampost.com/Sheffield-United-1-Notts-County-1-Match-report/story-24858891-detail/story.html 2 December 2014 dead thumb|upright=0.5|180px|Former loanee John Brayford joined United permanently in January 2015. December and January: Cup Runs and Return of the Beard thumb|left|170px|Paul Coutts joined United in January 2015. December began with a 1–0 home loss to Milton Keynes Dons.Full-time: Sheffield United 0 MK Dons 1 http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/full-time-sheffield-united-0-mk-dons-1-1-6984411 3 December 2014 Sheffield Star 2 December 2014 The following weekend, United were 3–0 victors over Plymouth Argyle as Jose Baxter converted two penalties to send United to the third round of the FA Cup.Sheffield United 3 Plymouth Argyle 0: Match stats http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Sheffield-United-3-Plymouth-Argyle-0-Match-stats/story-25330436-detail/story.html 7 December 2014 Plymouth Herald 7 December 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20150319050013/http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Sheffield-United-3-Plymouth-Argyle-0-Match-stats/story-25330436-detail/story.html 19 March 2015 dead dmy-all On 13 December, Sheffield United's first ever senior match with Fleetwood Town ended in a 1–1 away draw as youngster Kieran Wallace made his professional début.Fleetwood Town 1 Sheffield United 1 match verdict: Debut for Kieran Wallace as Nigel Clough is content with a point http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/fleetwood-town-1-sheffield-united-1-match-verdict-debut-for-kieran-wallace-as-nigel-clough-is-content-with-a-point-1-7004045 15 December 2014 Sheffield Star 15 December 2014 22 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150722004013/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/fleetwood-town-1-sheffield-united-1-match-verdict-debut-for-kieran-wallace-as-nigel-clough-is-content-with-a-point-1-7004045 dead On 16 December 2014, Marc McNulty scored the only goal in a 1–0 home victory over Southampton to send United to the semi-finals of the League Cup with youngster Che Adams making his senior début.Sheffield United sink Southampton thanks to Marc McNulty's goal https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/dec/16/sheffield-united-southampton-capital-one-cup-match-report 16 December 2014 The Guardian 16 December 2014 Back in the league United had another draw, this time at home to Walsall on 20 December with Chris O'Grady scoring his first goal in United's colours.Rovers and Barnsley win, Blades, Bantams and York all draw http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/barnsley/rovers-and-barnsley-win-blades-bantams-and-york-all-draw-1-7015119 21 December 2014 Yorkshire Post 20 December 2014 On 26 December, United's poor form in the league continued with a 2–1 away loss at Port Vale.Dany boy punishes Sheffield Utd http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/314579/report 30 December 2014 Sky Sports News 26 December 2014 On 29 December, Brighton & Hove recalled O'Grady from his loan spell at United due to a striker shortage.Sheffield United: Blades hope to re-sign O'Grady after Seagulls recall http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/sheffield-united-blades-hope-to-re-sign-o-grady-after-seagulls-recall-1-7025330 https://web.archive.org/web/20141230210419/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/sheffield-united-blades-hope-to-re-sign-o-grady-after-seagulls-recall-1-7025330 dead 30 December 2014 30 December 2014 Sheffield Star 30 December 2014 On 30 December, Sheffield United were fined £4,000 by The Football Association for failing to control the behaviour of coaching staff, in particular first-team coach Chris Morgan during the League Cup victory over Southampton.Sheffield United fined £4,000 by FA over Southampton clash https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30637127 30 December 2014 BBC Sport 30 December 2014 The following day, Joe Ironside returned from his loan spell at Hartlepool United.Hartlepool boss Ronnie Moore lets Schmeltz, Ironside & Lanzoni go https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30642105 31 December 2014 BBC Sport 31 December 2014 thumb|325px|The Blades in the Football League Cup Semi-finals with Tottenham Hotpsur at Bramall Lane in January. January began with a 3–0 away victory over Queens Park Rangers of the Premier League with Jamal Campbell-Ryce scoring a second half brace.Nigel Clough adds deserved win at QPR to Sheffield United's cup scalps https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jan/04/qpr-sheffield-united-fa-cup-match-report 4 January 2015 The Guardian 4 January 2014 Paddy McCarthy returned to Crystal Palace at the start of JanuarySHEFFIELD UNITED: Blades coach Chris Morgan says he's 'delighted' for defender Terry Kennedy http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/sheffield-united-blades-coach-chris-morgan-says-he-s-delighted-for-defender-terry-kennedy-1-7033356 6 January 2015 Sheffield Star 6 January 2015 and on 6 January, Andy Butler was sold to hometown club Doncaster Rovers for an undisclosed fee.Andy Butler: Doncaster Rovers sign Sheffield United defender https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30699589 6 January 2015 BBC Sport 6 January 2014 On 10 January, United beat promotion rivals Preston North End 2–1 at Bramall Lane with Marc McNulty scoring his tenth goal of the campaign.Full-time: Sheffield United 2 PNE 1 http://www.lep.co.uk/sport/preston-north-end-news/full-time-sheffield-united-2-pne-1-1-7043847 13 January 2015 Lancashire Evening Post 10 January 2015 15 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150115115819/http://www.lep.co.uk/sport/preston-north-end-news/full-time-sheffield-united-2-pne-1-1-7043847 dead On 15 January, youngster Joe Ironside was released by United and joined Alfreton Town on an 18-month deal.Joe Ironside: Alfreton Town sign striker after Sheffield United exit https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30831141 21 January 2015 BBC Sport 15 January 2015 On 16 January, youngsters Otis Khan and Julian Banton joined Matlock Town on loan.New manager Mark Hume adds to coaching and playing staff http://www.matlocktownfc.co.uk/new-manager-mark-hume-adds-to-coaching-and-playing-staff/ 5 February 2015 Matlock Town F.C. 16 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150205221350/http://www.matlocktownfc.co.uk/new-manager-mark-hume-adds-to-coaching-and-playing-staff/ 5 February 2015 dead United's first loss of the calendar year came on 17 January at the hands of Milton Keynes Dons in a 1–0 defeat.MK Dons 1 Sheffield United 0: Double blow for the Blades ahead of Spurs http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-u/mk-dons-1-sheffield-united-0-double-blow-for-the-blades-ahead-of-spurs-1-7057647 21 January 2015 Yorkshire Post 19 January 2015 On 21 January, Tottenham Hotspur took a 1–0 lead in the first leg of the League Cup semi-finals at White Hart Lane with Andros Townsend converting a penalty after Jay McEveley accidentally handled the ball in the box.Andros Townsend gives Tottenham first-leg edge against Sheffield United https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jan/21/tottenham-hotspur-sheffield-united-capital-one-cup-semi-final 22 January 2015 The Guardian 21 January 2015 On 22 January, Chris Porter joined Colchester United on an 18-month deal after being released by the Blades.Chris Porter leaves Sheffield United for Colchester United https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30934295 22 January 2015 BBC Sport 22 January 2015 On 23 January, United brought in two players from Nigel Clough's former club Derby County, midfielder Paul Coutts who signed for an undisclosed fee and former loanee from last season Kieron Freeman joined on a free transfer; both players signed a two-and-a-half-year contracts.Sheffield United: Derby's Paul Coutts & Kieron Freeman join https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30957609 24 January 2015 BBC Sport 23 January 2015 The following day United announced the signing of John Brayford from Cardiff City on a three-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee.John Brayford: Sheffield United sign Cardiff City full-back https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30967592 24 January 2015 BBC Sport 24 January 2015 The same day, United drew 1–1 away at Preston North End in the fourth round of FA Cup, with Diego De Girolamo scoring his first goal for the club, earning a replay at Bramall Lane.Sheffield United's Diego De Girolamo grabs Cup draw at Preston https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jan/24/preston-north-end-sheffield-united-fa-cup-match-report 24 January 2015 The Guardian 24 January 2015 In the League Cup semi-final second leg against Tottenham Hotspur on 28 January 2015 at Bramall Lane, with Spurs winning 1–0 at half time, Che Adams replaced Jamal Campbell-Ryce after 74 minutes and five minutes later he had scored his first goals for Sheffield United with two goals in just over two minutes, which would have taken the game to extra time had Christian Eriksen not scored his second goal of the match for Tottenham Hotspur in the 88th minute to win 3–2 on aggregate.Full-time: Sheff Utd 2–2 Spurs (agg: 2–3) https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2015/jan/28/sheffield-united-v-tottenham-hotspur-capital-one-cup-live 29 January 2015 The Guardian 28 January 2015 On 30 January, Stephen McGinn joined Dundee on loan for the remainder of the season,Dundee take Stephen McGinn on loan from Sheffield United https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31067659 1 February 2015 BBC Sport 30 January 2015 youngster Jamie McDonagh joined Matlock Town on loanGladiators bag Northen Ireland [sic] U19 international McDonagh on loan http://www.matlocktownfc.co.uk/gladiators-bag-northen-ireland-u19-international-mcdonagh-on-loan/ 5 February 2015 Matlock Town F.C. 30 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150205221456/http://www.matlocktownfc.co.uk/gladiators-bag-northen-ireland-u19-international-mcdonagh-on-loan/ 5 February 2015 dead and Jason Holt joined United on loan from Heart of Midlothian for the rest of the season.Jason Holt: Sheffield United sign Hearts midfielder on loan https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31067332 1 February 2015 BBC Sport 30 January 2015 The following day Jamie Murphy signed a new two-year contract and Terry Kennedy signed a new one-year contract however Diego De Girolamo declined a new contract with the club.Sheffield Utd: Jamie Murphy and Terry Kennedy sign new deals https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31074854 1 February 2015 BBC Sport 31 January 2015 Later that day, United rounded off January with a 2–0 home victory over promotion rivals Swindon Town with Jamie Murphy coming off the bench in the second half and scoring a brace.Sheffield United 2 Swindon 0: Murphy at the double for Blades http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-u/sheffield-united-2-swindon-0-murphy-at-the-double-for-blades-1-7082497 1 February 2015 Yorkshire Post 31 January 2015 thumb|upright=0.5|140px|Striker Matt Done joined United in February 2015. February and March: Inconsistency thumb|left|170px|Steve Davies joined United on loan in March 2015. Transfer deadline day on 2 February saw two players leave Bramall Lane and one arrive. Stephen McGinn's loan to Dundee was made permanent after his United contract was cancelled by mutual consentDundee: Paul Heffernan & Ben Priest move to Dens Park https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31101600 3 February 2015 BBC Sport 2 February 2015 and George Long went on loan to Motherwell for the rest of the season.Motherwell sign Long, Grant, Johnson and Thomas https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31097829 3 February 2015 BBC Sport 2 February 2015 Coming into Bramall lane saw Rochdale's Matt Done join United for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half-year deal.Transfer Deadline Day: Sheffield United sign Rochdale's Matt Done https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31104946 3 February 2015 BBC Sport 2 February 2015 On 3 February, United were knocked out of the FA Cup in the fourth round replay as they lost 3–1 at home to Preston North End despite Jamie Murphy opening the scoring.Preston stun Sheffield United to set up tie against Manchester United https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/feb/03/sheffield-united-preston-north-end-fa-cup-fourth-round-replay 5 February 2015 The Guardian 3 February 2015 Four days later, United lost 2–0 away at Gillingham with the Gills scoring two later goals.Steve Lovell reacts to Gillingham's 2–0 League 1 victory over Sheffield United http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/sport/justin-offered-blades-input-31514/ 10 February 2015 Kent Online 7 February 2015 On 10 February, the Blades were 4–1 home victors over Colchester United with Jose Baxter scoring a brace, Matt Done scoring on his début and Jay McEveley scoring his first for the club; this was also the first time United had scored more than three at home since November 2012.Match Verdict: Sheffield United 4 Colchester United 1 – Baxter hits double as Blades show they have fight http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/match-verdict-sheffield-united-4-colchester-united-1-baxter-hits-double-as-blades-show-they-have-fight-1-7099948 12 February 2015 Sheffield Telegraph 10 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150213012638/http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/match-verdict-sheffield-united-4-colchester-united-1-baxter-hits-double-as-blades-show-they-have-fight-1-7099948 13 February 2015 dead On 13 February, Harrison McGahey joined Tranmere Rovers on a youth loan until the end of the season.Harrison McGahey: Tranmere sign Sheffield United defender https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31455228 15 February 2015 BBC Sport 13 February 2015 On 14 February, United were 3–1 victors away at league leaders Bristol City with Matt Done scoring a brace with Jamie Murphy assisting on both occasions and scoring the third himself.FULL-TIME: Bristol City 1, Sheffield United 3 http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/TIME-Bristol-City-1-Sheffield-United-3/story-26026641-detail/story.html 15 February 2015 Bristol Post 14 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150215182703/http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/TIME-Bristol-City-1-Sheffield-United-3/story-26026641-detail/story.html 15 February 2015 dead dmy-all After declining a new contract with United, on 17 February, Diego De Girolamo was loaned to York City for the remainder of the season.Diego De Girolamo: Sheffield United forward returns to York https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31504128 17 February 2015 BBC Sport 17 February 2015 That evening, United were 2–1 victors away at Notts County with Matt Done scoring the winner making it four goals in three games since he joined.Notts County 1 Sheffield United 2: Match report http://www.nottinghampost.com/Notts-County-1-Sheffield-United-2-Match-report/story-26042155-detail/story.html 18 February 2015 Nottingham Post 17 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150218203452/http://www.nottinghampost.com/Notts-County-1-Sheffield-United-2-Match-report/story-26042155-detail/story.html 18 February 2015 dead On 24 February, United were lucky to draw 2–2 at home to Coventry City as Jose Baxter was sent off for a foul early on and Coventry City took an initial 2–0 lead.Sheffield United 2–2 Coventry City: Sky Blues throw away two-goal lead against ten-man Blades http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/sheffield-united-2-2-coventry-city-8692733 24 February 2015 Coventry Telegraph 21 February 2015 United returned to winning ways in the next match on 24 February with a 2–1 away victory over Rochdale.Rochdale 1 Sheff Utd 2: Resolute Blades keep up pressure on rivals http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-u/rochdale-1-sheff-utd-2-resolute-blades-keep-up-pressure-on-rivals-1-7124523 25 February 2015 Yorkshire Post 25 February 2015 On 26 February, Jamal Campbell-Ryce joined former club Notts County on loan for the rest of the season with the option of a recall after 28 days.heffield United boss Nigel Clough reveals reasons behind Jamal Campbell-Ryce loan to Notts County http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/audio-sheffield-united-boss-nigel-clough-reveals-reasons-behind-jamal-campbell-ryce-loan-to-notts-county-1-7127980 28 February 2015 Sheffield Telegraph 27 February 2015 On 28 February, the month ended with a 1–1 away draw at Crawley Town with Marc McNulty converting a late penalty to earn United a point.Crawley 1 Sheffield United 1: McNulty spares Blades' blushes http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-u/crawley-1-sheffield-united-1-mcnulty-spares-blades-blushes-1-7132592 3 March 2015 Yorkshire Post 2 March 2015 March started with a 2–1 home defeat to Peterborough United on 3 March with the Posh scoring two very late goals to give them three points.Full-time: Sheffield United 1, Posh 2: Joy for Robbo, headache for chairman http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/sport/football/peterborough-united/full-time-sheffield-united-1-posh-2-joy-for-robbo-headache-for-chairman-1-6604801 11 March 2015 Peterborough Today 3 March 2015 12 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150312051226/http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/sport/football/peterborough-united/full-time-sheffield-united-1-posh-2-joy-for-robbo-headache-for-chairman-1-6604801 dead On 6 March, Steve Davies joined United on loan from Blackpool for the rest of the season and Florent Cuvelier was loaned to Burton Albion for the remainder of the season.Steven Davies: Sheffield United sign Blackpool striker on loan https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31763561 11 March 2015 BBC Sport 6 March 2015Florent Cuvelier: Burton Albion sign Sheffield United man on loan https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31765782 11 March 2015 BBC Sport 6 March 2015 On 7 March, United suffered another 2–1 home defeat, this time at the hands of League One newcomers Fleetwood Town in their first ever visit to Bramall Lane.FT: Sheffield United 1–2 Fleetwood Town – Clough blasts mistakes http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-u/ft-sheffield-united-1-2-fleetwood-town-clough-blasts-mistakes-1-7144737 11 March 2015 Yorkshire Post 7 March 2015 On 14 March, the Blades drew 1–1 away at Scunthorpe United with Keiron Freeman scoring his first goal for the club.Result: Scunthorpe United 1 Sheffield United 1: Blades held at Scunthorpe http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/result-scunthorpe-united-1-sheffield-united-1-blades-held-at-scunthorpe-1-7156407 15 March 2015 Sheffield Star 14 March 2015 15 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150315075703/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/result-scunthorpe-united-1-sheffield-united-1-blades-held-at-scunthorpe-1-7156407 dead Players Current squad end of season.http://www.sufc.co.uk/team/player-profile/ Player Profiles Sheffield United F.C. 19 May 2014 1 ENG GK Mark Howard 2 ENG DF Craig Alcock 3 SCO DF Bob Harris 4 ENG MF James Wallace 5 ENG DF John Brayford 6 ENG MF Chris Basham 7 SCO MF Ryan Flynn 8 IRL MF Michael Doyle captain 9 SCO FW Jamie Murphy 10 SCO MF Stefan Scougall 11 ENG MF Jose Baxter 12 SCO FW Marc McNulty 13 ENG GK George Willis 14 ENG FW Matt Done 15 SCO DF Neill Collins 16 ENG MF Ben Davies 18 SCO MF Paul Coutts 19 SCO DF Jay McEveley 21 ENG FW Michael Higdon 22 ENG MF Louis Reed 24 SCO GK Iain Turner 26 WAL DF Kieron Freeman 27 ENG DF Terry Kennedy 28 IRL MF Connor Dimaio 29 ENG FW Che Adams 30 ENG MF Ben Whiteman 32 ENG FW Steve Davies on loan from Blackpool 33 ENG MF Kieran Wallace 35 SCO MF Jason Holt on loan from Heart of Midlothian 36 ENG MF Dominic Calvert-Lewin — WAL FW Jake Eyre — ENG MF Callum McFadzean Out on loan 17 ENG DF Harrison McGahey on loan at Tranmere Rovers 20 JAM MF Jamal Campbell-Ryce on loan at Notts County 23 ITA FW Diego De Girolamo on loan at York City 25 ENG GK George Long on loan at Motherwell 31 PAK MF Otis Khan on loan at Matlock Town 34 BEL MF Florent Cuvelier on loan at Burton Albion — ENG DF Julian Banton on loan at Matlock Town — NIR MF Jamie McDonagh on loan at Matlock Town Left before the end of the season 5 ENG DF Andy Butler 14 SCO MF Stephen McGinn 18 ENG FW Chris Porter — ENG FW Joe Ironside 26 IRL DF Paddy McCarthy on loan from Crystal Palace 32 ENG FW Chris O'Grady on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion Transfers and contracts In Summer Squad #PositionPlayerTransferred fromFeeDateContract lengthSource203 MFCampbell-Ryce Jamal JAM Jamal Campbell-RyceNotts County ENG Notts County0 Free19 May 20142 2 years124 FWMcNulty Marc SCO Marc McNultyLivingston SCO Livingston0 Undisclosed19 May 20143 3 years63 MFBasham Chris ENG Chris BashamBlackpool ENG Blackpool0 Free5 June 20143 3 years52 DFButler Andy ENG Andy ButlerWalsall ENG Walsall0 Free5 June 20142 2 years163 MFDavies Ben ENG Ben DaviesDerby County ENG Derby County0 Free9 June 20141 1 yearBen Davies and Chris Porter sign Sheffield United deals https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27764783 BBC Sport 9 June 2014 9 June 201443 MFWallace James ENG James WallaceTranmere Rovers ENG Tranmere Rovers0 Undisclosed13 June 20142 2 years22 DFAlcock Craig ENG Craig AlcockPeterborough United ENG Peterborough United0 Free15 July 20142 2 yearsCraig adds defensive versatility http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140715-alcock-signing-1759841.aspx Sheffield United F.C. 15 July 2014 15 July 2014172 DFMcGahey Harrison ENG Harrison McGaheyBlackpool ENG Blackpool0 Compensation18 July 20142 2 years214 FWHigdon Michael ENG Michael HigdonNEC NED N.E.C. Nijmegen0 Undisclosed4 August 20142 2 years192 DFMcEveley James SCO Jay McEveleySwindon Town ENG Swindon Town0 Free15 August 20141 1 year242 GKTurner Iain SCO Iain TurnerBarnsley ENG Barnsley0 Free15 August 20140.5 6 Months Winter Squad #PositionPlayerTransferred fromFeeDateContract lengthSource294 FWAdams Che ENG Che AdamsIlkeston ENG Ilkeston0 Undisclosed14 November 20142 2 yearsBlades land non-league star http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20141114-che-adams-2084181.aspx 14 November 2014 Sheffield United F.C. Official Website 14 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20160530013931/http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20141114-che-adams-2084181.aspx 30 May 2016 dead334 MFWallace Kieran ENG Kieran WallaceIlkeston ENG Ilkeston0 Free28 November 20141 1 years262 DFFreeman Kieron WAL Kieron FreemanDerby County ENG Derby County0 Free23 January 20152 2.5 years184 MFCoutts Paul SCO Paul CouttsDerby County ENG Derby County0 Undisclosed23 January 20152 2.5 years52 DFBrayford John ENG John BrayfordCardiff City WAL Cardiff City0 Undisclosed24 January 20153 3.5 years143 MFDone Matt ENG Matt DoneRochdale ENG Rochdale0 Undisclosed2 February 20152 2.5 years Loan in Squad #PositionPlayerLoaned fromStartEndSource262 DFMcCarthy Paddy IRE Paddy McCarthyCrystal Palace ENG Crystal Palace3 October 20142 November 2014262 DFMcCarthy Paddy IRL Paddy McCarthyCrystal Palace ENG Crystal Palace13 November 201428 December 2014324 FWO'Grady Chris ENG Chris O'GradyBrighton & Hove Albion ENG Brighton & Hove Albion27 November 201429 December 2014353 MFHolt Jason SCO Jason HoltHeart of Midlothian SCO Heart of Midlothian30 January 20153 May 2015324 FWDavies Steve ENG Steve DaviesBlackpool ENG Blackpool6 March 20153 May 2015 Out Summer Squad #PositionPlayerTransferred toFeeDateSource19Midfielder MFBrandy Febian ENG Febian BrandyENG Rotherham UnitedFree25 June 2014Rotherham sign Febian Brandy and Frazer Richardson https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28055065 27 June 2014 BBC Sport 27 June 20142Defender DFWestlake Darryl ENG Darryl WestlakeSCO KilmarnockFree30 June 2014Darryl Westlake http://www.kilmarnockfc.co.uk/Article?id=1177 Kilmarnock F.C 9 September 2014 9 September 2014 9 September 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140909193057/http://www.kilmarnockfc.co.uk/Article?id=1177 dead 6Defender DFHill Matt ENG Matt HillEngland Tranmere RoversFree30 June 2014Sheffield United: Hill confirms Blades departure http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/sheffield-united-hill-confirms-blades-departure-1-6601599 7 May 2014 Sheffield Star 7 May 2014 8 May 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140508030109/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/sheffield-united-hill-confirms-blades-departure-1-6601599 deadTranmere Rovers sign Gerardo Bruna and Matt Hill https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28709245 8 August 2014 BBC Sport 8 August 201412Forward FWMiller Shaun ENG Shaun MillerEngland Coventry CityFree30 June 2014Sheffield United have opted to release striker Shaun Miller http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/9312905/transfer-news-sheffield-united-have-opted-to-release-striker-shaun-miller 16 May 2014 Sheffield Star 15 May 2014https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28327075 Coventry City: Danny Pugh and Shaun Miller agree one-year deals BBC Sport 16 July 2014 17 July 201420Defender DFMcGinty Sean IRE Sean McGintyEngland RochdaleFree30 June 2014Rochdale: Sean McGinty signs and Josh Lillis signs new deal https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27484570 BBC Sport 20 May 2014 20 May 201427Midfielder MFWhitehouse Elliott ENG Elliott WhitehouseEngland Notts County Free30 June 2014Shaun Derry pleased Ronan Murray has signed a new deal at Notts County http://www.nottinghampost.com/Shaun-Derry-pleased-Ronan-Murray-signed-new-deal/story-22016256-detail/story.html Nottingham Post 30 July 2014 4 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140803164236/http://www.nottinghampost.com/Shaun-Derry-pleased-Ronan-Murray-signed-new-deal/story-22016256-detail/story.html 3 August 2014 dead30Deffender DFJohns Jasper NIR Jasper JohnsFree30 June 2014—Midfielder DFHodder Jordan ENG Jordan HodderFree30 June 2014—Forward FWSmith Jahmal ENG Jahmal SmithFree30 June 201410Forward FWTaylor Lyle ENG Lyle TaylorEngland Scunthorpe UnitedUndisclosed30 June 2014http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140630-taylor-sold-1706606.aspx Taylor sold Sheffield United F.C. 30 June 2014 30 June 20145Defender DFMaguire Harry ENG Harry MaguireEngland Hull City£2.5 million29 July 2014 Winter Squad #PositionPlayerTransferred toFeeDateSource5DFENG Andy ButlerENG Doncaster RoversUndisclosed6 January 2015Andy Butler has left United http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/sheffield-united-andy-butler-2185813.aspx? Sheffield United F.C 6 January 2015—FWENG Joe IronsideENG Alfreton TownReleased15 January 201518FWENG Chris PorterENG Colchester UnitedReleased22 January 201514MFSCO Stephen McGinnSCO DundeeReleased2 February 2015 Loan out Squad #PositionPlayerLoaned toStartEndSource—MFENG Callum McFadzeanENG Burton Albion3 July 2014January 2015—GKENG George LongENG Oxford United25 July 201425 November 2014—FWENG Joe IronsideENG Alfreton Town16 August 2014November 2014 —DFENG Julian BantonENG Bradford Park Avenue22 August 201421 September 2014Loan move for youngster http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140822-loan-move-for-youngster-1858362.aspx 22 August 2014 Sheffield United F.C.Official Website 22 September 20145DFENG Andy ButlerENG Walsall11 September 201420 October 2014Butler Returns To Sheffield United http://www.walsall.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=374122 Vital Football 20 October 2014 20 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20150912210233/http://www.walsall.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=374122 12 September 2015 dead 13GKENG George WillisENG Bradford Park Avenue11 September 20146 October 201423MFITA Diego De GirolamoENG York City9 October 20144 November 20145DFENG Andy ButlerENG Doncaster Rovers23 October 20146 January 2015—FWENG Joe IronsideENG Hartlepool United22 November 201431 December 201423MFITA Diego De GirolamoENG York City26 November 20144 January 2015—MFIRL CJ HamiltonENG Mickleover Sports28 November 2014 —DFENG Julian BantonENG Matlock Town16 January 2015 31MFPAK Otis KhanENG Matlock Town16 January 20154 14MFSCO Stephen McGinnSCO Dundee30 January 20142 February 2015—MFNIR Jamie McDonaghENG Matlock Town30 January 2015 25GKENG George LongSCO Motherwell2 February 20153 May 201517DFENG Harrison McGaheyENG Tranmere Rovers13 February 20153 May 201523MFITA Diego De GirolamoENG York City17 February 201519 March 2015Another loan for Diego http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/sheffield-united-diego-de-girolamo-2345575.aspx Sheffield United F.C 19 March 201520MFJAM Jamal Campbell-RyceENG Notts County26 February 20153 May 201534MFBEL Florent CuvelierENG Burton Albion6 March 20153 May 201523MFITA Diego De GirolamoENG Northampton Town19 March 201530 June 201515DFSCO Neill CollinsENG Port Vale26 March 201530 June 2015Collins makes Vale switch http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/sheffield-united-neill-collins-port-vale-2359636.aspx Sheffield United F.C 26 March 201533MFENG Kieran WallaceENG Lincoln City26 March 201530 June 2015Kieran joins Lincoln http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/sheffield-united-kieran-wallace-lincoln-city-2360931.aspx Sheffield United F.C 26 March 2015 Contracts New contracts and contract extensions. PlayerDateLengthContracted untilReference / Notes Harris Bob Scotland Bob Harris 16 May 2014 1 1 Year 157 Summer 2015 Howard Mark England Mark Howard 16 May 2014 1 1 Year 157 Summer 2015 Kennedy Terry England Terry Kennedy 16 May 2014 1 1 Year 157 Summer 2015 Porter Chris England Chris Porter 9 June 2014 1 1 Year 157 Summer 2015 Reed Louis England Louis Reed 12 August 2014 1 3 Year 157 Summer 2018 Kennedy Terry England Terry Kennedy 31 January 2015 1 1 Year 157 Summer 2016 Murphy Jamie Scotland Jamie Murphy 31 January 2015 1 2 Year 157 Summer 2017 Season firsts Player début Players making their first team Sheffield United début in a fully competitive match. Squad #PositionPlayerDateOpponentsGroundNotes22 DFAlcock Craig ENG Craig Alcock9 August 2014Bristol CityBramall Lanehttp://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=46068&season_id=144 Games played by Craig Alcock in 2014/2015 Soccerbase 10 August 201463 MFBasham Chris ENG Chris Basham9 August 2014Bristol CityBramall Lanehttp://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=45672&season_id=144 Games played by Chris Basham in 2014/2015 Soccerbase 10 August 2014214 FWHigdon Michael ENG Michael Higdon9 August 2014Bristol CityBramall Lanehttp://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=35555&season_id=144 Games played by Michael Higdon in 2014/2015 Soccerbase 10 August 2014172 DFMcGahey Harrison ENG Harrison McGahey9 August 2014Bristol CityBramall Lanehttp://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=71940&season_id=144 Games played by Harrison NcGahey in 2014/2015 Soccerbase 10 August 2014203 MFCampbell-Ryce Jamal JAM Jamal Campbell-Ryce9 August 2014Bristol CityBramall LaneSubhttp://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=32441&season_id=144 Games played by Jamal Campbell-Rice in 2014/2015 Soccerbase 10 August 2014124 FWMcNulty Marc SCO Marc McNulty9 August 2014Bristol CityBramall LaneSubhttp://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=51841&season_id=144 Games played by Marc McNulty in 2014/2015 Soccerbase 10 August 201452 DFButler Andy ENG Andy Butler13 August 2014Mansfield TownBramall LaneLeague Cuphttp://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=33642&season_id=144 Games played by Andy Butler in 2014/2015 Soccerbase 13 September 2014192 DFMceverley James SCO Jay McEveley16 August 2014Coventry CitySixfields StadiumSubhttp://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=33803&season_id=144 Games played by James McEveley in 2014/2015 Soccerbase 12 October 201443 MFWallace James ENG James Wallace26 August 2014West Ham UnitedUpton ParkLeague Cuphttp://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=49717&season_id=144 Games played by James Wallace in 2014/2015 Soccerbase 12 October 2014262 DFMcCarthy Paddy IRE Paddy McCarthy4 October 2014ChesterfieldProact Stadiumhttp://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=26769&season_id=144 Games played by Patrick McCarthy in 2014/2015 Soccerbase 12 October 2014241 GKTurner Iain SCO Iain Turner7 October 2014Hartlepool UnitedVictoria ParkFootball League Trophyhttp://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=22030&season_id=144 Games played by Iain Turner in 2014/2015 Soccerbase 12 October 2014324 FWO'Grady Chris ENG Chris O'Grady2 December 2014Milton Keynes DonsBramall Lane333 MFWallace Kieran ENG Kieran Wallace13 December 2014Fleetwood TownHighbury Stadium294 FWAdams Che ENG Che Adams16 December 2014SouthamptonBramall LaneLeague Cup54 DFBrayford John ENG John Brayford31 January 2015Swindon TownBramall Lane184 MFCoutts Paul SCO Paul Coutts31 January 2015Swindon TownBramall Lane264 DFFreeman Kieron WAL Kieron Freeman31 January 2015Swindon TownBramall Lane354 MFHolt Jason SCO Jason Holt7 February 2015GillinghamPriestfield Stadium144 FWDone Matt ENG Matt Done10 February 2015Colchester UnitedBramall LaneSub324 FWDavies Steve ENG Steve Davies7 March 2015Fleetwood TownBramall Lane364 FWDominic Calvert-Lewin ENG Dominic Calvert-Lewin25 April 2015Leyton OrientBrisbane RoadSubhttps://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=74190&season_id=144 Dominic Calvert-Lewin Football Stats Everton Season 2014/2015 Soccer Base www.soccerbase.com 2020-01-17 Début goal Players scoring their first goal for Sheffield United in a competitive fixture. Squad #PositionPlayerDateOpponentsGroundNotes214 FWHigdon Michael ENG Michael Higdon9 August 2014Bristol CityBramall Lane52 DFButler Andy ENG Andy Butler13 August 2014Mansfield TownBramall LaneLeague Cup124 FWMcNulty Marc SCO Marc McNulty13 August 2014Mansfield TownBramall LaneLeague Cup203 MFCampbell-Ryce Jamal JAM Jamal Campbell-Ryce13 September 2014RochdaleBramall Lane262 DFMcCarthy Paddy IRE Paddy McCarthy11 October 2014Leyton OrientBramall Lane32 DFHarris Bob SCO Bob Harris18 October 2014Bradford CityValley Paradehttp://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=39331&season_id=144 Games played by Robert Harris in 2014/2015 Soccerbase 18 October 2014324 FWHigdon Michael ENG Chris O'Grady20 December 2014Walsall F.C.Bramall Lane234 FWDe Girolamo Diego ITA Diego De Girolamo24 January 2015Preston North EndDeepdaleFA Cup294 FWAdams Che ENG Che Adams28 January 2015Tottenham HotspurBramall LaneLeague Cup144 FWDone Matt ENG Matt Done10 February 2015Colchester UnitedBramall Lane192 DFMcEveley Jay SCO Jay McEveley10 February 2015Colchester UnitedBramall Lane262 DFFreeman Kieron WAL Kieron Freeman14 March 2015Scunthorpe UnitedGlanford Park354 MFHolt Jason SCO Jason Holt24 March 2015Scunthorpe UnitedBramall Lanehttps://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=59568&season_id=144 Jason Holt Football Stats No Club Season 2014/2015 2011- Soccer Base www.soccerbase.com 2020-01-17324 FWDavies Steve ENG Steve Davies4 April 2015BarnsleyOakwellhttps://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=41795&season_id=144 Steve Davies Football Stats Hamilton Academical Season 2014/2015 Soccer Base www.soccerbase.com 2020-01-1763 MFBasham Chris ENG Chris Basham11 May 2015Swindon TownCounty GroundPlay-offshttps://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=45672&season_id=144 Chris Basham Football Stats Sheffield United Season 2014/2015 Soccer Base www.soccerbase.com 2020-01-17 Competitive fixture First ever meeting of the two clubs in a competitive fixture. OppositionDateVenueResultScoreNotesFleetwood Town13 December 2014Highbury Stadium Draw 1–1 Stadia First ever visit to a stadium for a competitive fixture VenueOppositionDateResultScoreNotesHighbury StadiumFleetwood Town13 December 2014 Draw 1–1 Squad statistics Appearances and goals end of season League/Playoffs FA Cup League Cup FL Trophy 1 Mark Howard GK ENG 37 0 6 0 7 0 0 0 2 Craig Alcock DF ENG 18+7 0 3 0 3 0 1 0 3 Bob Harris DF SCO 37+5 3 5+1 0 7 0 2 0 4 James Wallace MF ENG 7+3 0 0+1 0 1+1 0 0 0 5 John Brayford DF ENG 23 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 Chris Basham MF ENG 37+2 1 5 0 4 0 2 0 7 Ryan Flynn MF SCO 20+14 1 5 2 5 0 1 0 8 Michael Doyle MF IRL 35+9 1 5 0 6+1 0 1 0 9 Jamie Murphy FW SCO 43+2 11 4+2 1 5+1 0 0+1 0 10 Stefan Scougall MF SCO 20+6 1 4+1 0 3 0 0+1 0 11 Jose Baxter FW ENG 28+6 10 5+1 2 3+3 0 1+1 1 12 Marc McNulty FW SCO 12+20 9 2+2 2 6 2 0+1 0 13 George Willis GK ENG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 Matt Done FW ENG 13+4 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 Neill Collins DF SCO 8 1 0 0 3 0 0+1 0 16 Ben Davies MF ENG 11+3 4 1 0 3 0 1 0 17 Harrison McGahey DF ENG 11+4 0 1 0 3+1 0 2 0 18 Paul Coutts MF SCO 21+1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 Jay McEveley DF SCO 33+3 1 5 0 4+1 0 0 0 20 Jamal Campbell-Ryce MF JAM 14+5 4 5 2 4+2 0 1+1 1 21 Michael Higdon FW ENG 9+4 2 2+1 0 1+3 3 0 0 22 Louis Reed MF ENG 10+9 0 4+2 0 4+1 0 2 0 23 Diego De Girolamo FW ITA 0 0 1+3 1 0 0 2 0 24 Iain Turner GK SCO 11 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 25 George Long GK ENG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 Kieron Freeman DF WAL 15+6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 Terry Kennedy DF ENG 10+1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 28 Connor Dimaio MF IRL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 29 Che Adams FW ENG 5+6 1 0 0 0+2 2 0 0 30 Ben Whiteman MF ENG 0 0 0+1 0 0 0 0 0 31 Otis Khan MF PAK 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 Steve Davies FW ENG 11+4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 33 Kieran Wallace MF ENG 2+2 0 0 0 0+2 0 0 0 34 Florent Cuvelier MF BEL 1+2 0 0+1 0 1 0 0 0 35 Jason Holt MF SCO 12+5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 36 Dominic Calvert-Lewin FW ENG 0+2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — Callum McFadzean MF ENG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |- |colspan="16"|Players who left before the end of the season: 5 Andy Butler DF ENG 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 14 Stephen McGinn MF SCO 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 18 Chris Porter FW ENG 0+1 0 0 0 1+1 0 2 0 26 Paddy McCarthy DF IRL 10+1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 Chris O'Grady FW ENG 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 — Joe Ironside FW ENG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |} Top scorers end of season PlaceNumberNationPositionNameLeague/PlayoffsFA CupLeague CupFL TrophyTotal111ENGFWJose Baxter102011312SCOFWMarc McNulty92201329SCOFWJamie Murphy1110012314ENGFWMatt Done80008420JAMMFJamal Campbell-Ryce42017521ENGFWMichael Higdon2030535SCOMFJason Holt50005616ENGMFBen Davies40004729ENGFWChe Adams1020332ENGFWSteve Davies300037SCOMFRyan Flynn120033SCODFBob Harris30003826WALDFKieron Freeman2000296ENGMFChris Basham100015ENGDFJohn Brayford100015ENGDFAndy Butler0010115SCODFNeill Collins1000123ITAMFDiego De Girolamo010018IREMFMichael Doyle1000126IREDFPaddy McCarthy1000119SCODFJay McEveley1000132ENGFWChris O'Grady1000110SCOMFStefan Scougall10001Total71108291 United also benefited from one own goal in the Football League Cup, and one own goal in the playoffs. Clean sheets end of season Rank Ranking Pos Position No. Squad Number Nat Nationality NameLeague OneFA CupLeague CupFLTTotal1GK1ENGMark Howard8420142GK24SCOIain Turner20002Total1042016 Penalties end of season Penalties Awarded Date Penalty Taker Goalkeeper Opponent Scored? Competition 16 Sep 2014 ENG Davies ENG Walker Colchester United League One 25 Oct 2014 ENG Baxter ENG Garratt Crewe Alexandra League One 7 Dec 2014 ENG Baxter ENG McCormick Plymouth Argyle FA Cup 7 Dec 2014 ENG Baxter ENG McCormick Plymouth Argyle FA Cup 10 Feb 2015 ENG Baxter ENG Walker Colchester United League One 28 Feb 2015 SCO McNulty WAL Price Crawley Town League One 21 Mar 2015 ENG Baxter ENG Neal Port Vale League One 24 Mar 2015 ENG Baxter ENG Daniels Scunthorpe United League One 24 Mar 2015 ENG Baxter ENG Daniels Scunthorpe United League One 7 Apr 2015 ENG Baxter ENG Bywater Doncaster Rovers League One Penalties Conceded Date Penalty Taker Goalkeeper Opponent Scored? Competition 28 Oct 2014 ENG Afobe ENG Howard Milton Keynes Dons League Cup 15 Nov 2014 ENG Forrester ENG Howard Doncaster Rovers League One 7 Dec 2014 ENG Reid ENG Howard Plymouth Argyle FA Cup 26 Dec 2014 FRA N'Guessan ENG Howard Port Vale League One 21 Jan 2015 ENG Townsend ENG Howard Tottenham Hotspur League Cup 03 Feb 2015 ENG Gallagher ENG Howard Preston North End FA Cup 07 May 2015 ENG Gladwin ENG Howard Swindon Town Playoffs 11 May 2015 ENG Smith ENG Howard Swindon Town Playoffs Disciplinary record end of season NumberNationPositionNameLeague/PlayoffsFA CupLeague CupFL TrophyTotal6ENGMFChris Basham910020001113SCODFBob Harris7000102010011ENGFWJose Baxter41101000618IREMFMichael Doyle600030009019SCODFJay McEveley500010006018SCOMFPaul Coutts400000004021ENGFWMichael Higdon11000000112ENGDFCraig Alcock200010003020JAMMFJamal Campbell-Ryce300000003032ENGFWSteve Davies30000000307SCOMFRyan Flynn100020003035SCOMFJason Holt300000003027ENGDFTerry Kennedy201000003026IREDFPaddy McCarthy010000000112SCOFWMarc McNulty10200000309SCOFWJamie Murphy300000003022ENGMFLouis Reed102000003010SCOMFStefan Scougall30000000305ENGDFJohn Brayford200000002016ENGMFBen Davies20000000201ENGGKMark Howard200000002029ENGFWChe Adams100000001036ENGFWDominic Calvert-Lewin100000001034BELMFFlorent Cuvelier000010001026WALDFKieron Freeman100000001017ENGDFHarrison McGahey00000010104ENGMFJames Wallace1000000010Total6846012030894 International Call-ups No.PNameSquadCompetitionOppositionDateCapGoalsNotes—MFJamie McDonaghNIR Northern Ireland U192014 Milk CupMilk Cup call for McDonagh http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140723-milk-cup-call-for-mcdonagh-1777885.aspx 23 July 2014 Sheffield United FC Official Website 23 July 2014PRC China U19 MEX Mexico U19 CAN Canada U19 —MFShea GordonNIR Northern Ireland U172014 Syrenka CupFurther call-ups for Blades youngsters http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140829-call-ups-for-youngsters-1412520.aspx 1 September 2014 Sheffield United FC Official Website 29 August 2014BEL Belgium U1726 August 2014Y0POL Poland U1728 August 2014Y0—MFJamie McDonaghNIR Northern Ireland U19FriendlyCall up for young Jamie http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140818-call-up-for-jamie-1836368.aspx 18 August 2014 Sheffield United FC Official Website 18 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140819090535/http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140818-call-up-for-jamie-1836368.aspx 19 August 2014 dead dmy-allISL Iceland U193 September 2014Y0Sheffield United: Academy kid McDonagh scores twice in Northern Ireland win http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-academy-kid-mcdonagh-scores-twice-in-northern-ireland-win-1-6825673 5 September 2014 Sheffield Star 5 August 2014ISL Iceland U195 September 2014Y2— DF Ioan EvansWAL Wales U19 MNE Montenegro U194 September 2014Y0Young Blades go international http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140905-young-blades-go-international-1899411.aspx 7 September 2014 Sheffield United FC Official Website 5 September 2014— MF Connor DimaioIRE Ireland U19 FriendlyIrish call for young Blades duo http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140827-irish-call-ups-1202925.aspx 27 August 2014 Sheffield United FC Official Website 27 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140908021521/http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140827-irish-call-ups-1202925.aspx 8 September 2014 dead dmy-allNED Netherlands U198 September 2014 — MF Joel CoustrainIRE Ireland U19 FriendlyNED Netherlands U198 September 2014 23FWDiego De GirolamoITA Italy U20GER Germany U20 POL Poland U20 SUI Switzerland U20 31 MF Otis KhanPAK Pakistan Friendly AFG 20136 February 2015N0Matlock Town striker Otis Khan misses out on Pakistan debut http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Non-League-Matlock-Town-striker-misses/story-25972870-detail/story.html 25 February 2015 Derby Telegraph 4 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150205223623/http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Non-League-Matlock-Town-striker-misses/story-25972870-detail/story.html 5 February 2015 dead dmy-all31MFOtis KhanPAK Pakistan2018 World Cup qualification – AFCYEM Yemen12 March 2015 YEM Yemen17 March 2015 League One table SHU Matches Key #BBF3BB Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFBB Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFBBBB Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA League One 9 August 2014 12:15 Sheffield United 1–2 (Report) Bristol City Higdon 32 Wilbraham 20Elliott 72 Bramall Lane 19,889 Paul Tierney L 16 August 2014 15:00 Coventry City 1–0 (Report) Sheffield United Harris 78 og Sixfields Stadium, Northampton 2,279 Graham Scott L 19 August 2014 19:30 Peterborough United 1–2 (Report) Sheffield United Brisley 34 Baxter 25Davies 84 London Road Stadium 6,578 Scott Duncan W 23 August 2014 15:00 Sheffield United 1–0 (Report) Crawley Town Baxter 48 Bramall Lane 18,178 Andy D'Urso W 30 August 2014 15:00 Preston North End 1–1 (Report) Sheffield United Little 11 Baxter 41 Deepdale 11,058 Seb Stockbridge D 13 September 2014 15:00 Sheffield United 1–0 (Report) Rochdale Campbell-Ryce 84 Bramall Lane 19,122 Gary Sutton W 16 September 2014 19:45 Colchester United 2–3 (Report) Sheffield United Moncur 31Sears 77 Davies 83 pen. 88Flynn 85 Colchester Community Stadium 3,084 Oliver Langford W 20 September 2014 15:00 Swindon Town 5–2 (Report) Sheffield United Smith 13 55Obika 58Williams 76Thompson 86 McNulty 66Davies 72 County Ground 7,536 Gavin Ward L 27 September 2014 15:00 Sheffield United 2–1 (Report) Gillingham Higdon 87Murphy 90 Norris 84 Bramall Lane 18,487 Kevin Wright W 4 October 2014 13:00 Chesterfield 3–2 (Report) Sheffield United Ryan 26Roberts 45E. Doyle 73 Lee 0 41 McNulty 81Collins 90Higdon 0 30 Proact Stadium 9,723 Mark Brown L 11 October 2014 15:00 Sheffield United 2–2 (Report) Leyton Orient McCarthy 90McNulty 90+1 Simpson 38Vincelot 90+9McAnuff 2 75 Bramall Lane 19,179 Andy Haines D 18 October 2014 17:15 Bradford City 0–2 (Report) Sheffield United Darby 2 46 Harris 66McNulty 83 Valley Parade 14,784 Simon Hooper W 21 October 2014 19:45 Sheffield United 2–0 (Report) Yeovil Town McNulty 14Murphy 67 Bramall Lane 19,353 David Webb W 25 October 2014 15:00 Crewe Alexandra 0–1 (Report) Sheffield United Ray 0 87 Scougall 69 Gresty Road 5,699 Peter Bankes W 1 November 2014 15:00 Sheffield United 0–1 (Report) Barnsley Winnall 56 Bramall Lane 24,495 Scott Mathieson L 15 November 2014 15:00 Doncaster Rovers 0–1 (Report) Sheffield United McCarthy 0 62Murphy 64 Keepmoat Stadium 11,037 Keith Hill W 22 November 2014 15:00 Sheffield United 1–1 (Report) Oldham Athletic Campbell-Ryce 63 Forte 16 Ibehre 2 87 Bramall Lane 19,767 Andy Davies D 28 November 2014 19:45 Sheffield United 1–1 (Report) Notts County Murphy 76 Edwards 31 Bramall Lane 19,385 Bobby Madley D 2 December 2014 19:45 Sheffield United 0–1 (Report) Milton Keynes Dons Alli 87 Bramall Lane 17,030 Lee Collins L 13 December 2014 15:00 Fleetwood Town 1–1 (Report) Sheffield United Sarcevic 53 Harris 8 Highbury Stadium 4,269 Andre Marriner D 20 December 2014 15:00 Sheffield United 1–1 (Report) Walsall O'Grady 56 Bradshaw 59 Bramall Lane 20,209 Graham Horwood D 26 December 2014 15:00 Port Vale 2–1 (Report) Sheffield United Williamson 16N'Guessan pen. 79 Basham 0 44Campbell-Ryce 55 Vale Park 8,524 Stuart Attwell L 10 January 2015 15:00 Sheffield United 2–1 (Report) Preston North End McNulty 52Campbell-Ryce 70 Brownhill90+2 Bramall Lane 19,902 Pat Miller W 17 January 2015 15:00 Milton Keynes Dons 1–0 (Report) Sheffield United Baker 67 Stadium mk 9,633 Lee Mason L 31 January 2015 15:00 Sheffield United 2–0 (Report) Swindon Town Murphy 73 90+2 Bramall Lane 19,490 David Coote W 7 February 2015 15:00 Gillingham 2–0 (Report) Sheffield United McGlashan 86McDonald 90+4 Priestfield Stadium 5,704 Iain Williamson L 10 February 2015 19:45 Sheffield United 4–1 (Report) Colchester United Baxter 8 pen. 80Done 37McEveley 59 Szmodics 70 Bramall Lane 17,162 Chris Sarginson W 14 February 2015 15:00 Bristol City 1–3 (Report) Sheffield United Smith 41 Done 54 77Murphy 82 Ashton Gate Stadium 11,767 Graham Salisbury W 17 February 2015 19:45 Notts County 1–2 (Report) Sheffield United Noble 35 Murphy 16Done 75 Meadow Lane 6,893 Darren Bond W 21 February 2015 15:00 Sheffield United 2–2 (Report) Coventry City Baxter0 19Doyle 78Murphy 80 Samuel 33 47 Bramall Lane 20,314 Darren Drysdale D 24 February 2015 19:45 Rochdale 1–2 (Report) Sheffield United O'Connell 74 McNulty 21Brayford 61 Spotland Stadium 3,574 Tony Harrington W 28 February 2015 15:00 Crawley Town 1–1 (Report) Sheffield United Wood 63 McNulty pen. 81 Broadfield Stadium 3,320 Charles Breakspear D 3 March 2015 19:30 Sheffield United 1–2 (Report) Peterborough United Done 65 Payne 88Washington 90 Bramall Lane 18,604 Oliver Langford L 7 March 2015 15:00 Sheffield United 1–2 (Report) Fleetwood Town Done 39 Morris 25Haughton 35 Bramall Lane 18,668 Darren Deadman L 14 March 2015 15:00 Scunthorpe United 1–1 (Report) Sheffield United Bishop 37 Freeman 45 Glanford Park 5,550 Darren Handley D 17 March 2015 19:45 Walsall 1–1 (Report) Sheffield United Hiwula 45Grimes 71Bakayoko 88 Baxter 8Doyle 45 Banks's Stadium 3,950 Rob Lewis D 21 March 2015 15:00 Sheffield United 1–0 Report Port Vale Baxter 29 pen.Coutts 37Basham 44Davies 87 Brown 2 17 90+1McGivern 82Veseli 87 Bramall Lane 18,729 ENG Jeremy Simpson W 24 March 2015 19:45 Sheffield United 4–0 Report Scunthorpe United Freeman 10Holt 14Baxter 40 pen. 85 pen.Murphy 81 Townsend 25Lundstram 37Llera 2 83 84 Bramall Lane 19,442 ENG Mark Heywood W 28 March 2015 15:00 Sheffield United 1–2 Report Crewe Alexandra Davies 54Holt 55Davies 89 Dalla Valle 12Tate 45Atkinson 67Colclough 90 Bramall Lane 19,672 ENG James Adcock L 4 April 2015 12:15 Barnsley 0–2 Report Sheffield United Stewart 67 Davies 42Brayford 66Holt 71 71 Oakwell 17,532 ENG Andy Madley W 7 April 2015 19:45 Sheffield United 3–2 Report Doncaster Rovers Baxter 29 pen.Done 52Davies 71 Bennett 17 59Wellens 45 Bramall Lane 20,487 ENG Scott Duncan W 11 April 2015 15:00 Oldham Athletic 2–2 Report Sheffield United Poleon 22 43Mills 39 Reed 33Holt 45+4 56Murphy 73 Boundary Park 5,072 ENG Richard Clark D 14 April 2015 19:45 Yeovil Town 1–0 Report Sheffield United Arthurworrey 67Sheehan 90+3 Murphy 76 Huish Park 3,841 ENG Tim Robinson L 2015 04 18 y 15:00 BST Sheffield United 1–1 Report Bradford City Doyle 42Holt 57 McMahon 65Clarke 83McArdle 2 90 Bramall Lane 21,879 Graham Scott D 2015 04 25 y 15:00 BST Leyton Orient 1–1 Report Sheffield United Batt 22Baudry 69 71Cuthbert 90 Coutts 67Baxter 70Harris 77 86Calvert-Lewin 82 Brisbane Road 7,249 Seb Stockbridge D 2015 05 03 y 12:15 BST Sheffield United 1–1 Report Chesterfield McNulty 34Harris 58 Evatt 51Jones 70Roberts 90+4 Bramall Lane 26,078 Kevin Wright D League One play-offs 2015 05 07 y Semi-Final First Leg 19:45 BST Sheffield United 1–2 Report Swindon Town Freeman 19Harris 31Davies 38 Ricketts 50 65Byrne 90Kasim 77 Bramall Lane 20,890 Darren Bond L 2015 05 11 y Semi-Final Second Leg 19:45 BST Swindon Town 5–5 7–6 Report Sheffield United Gladwin 4 10 90+1Smith 18 59 penRodgers 78Obika 84 85Kasim 90+6Byrne 90+9 Thompson 19 ogBasham 38McEveley 45Howard 58S. Davies 65Coutts 67Alcock 81Done 88Adams 90 County Ground 13,065 Keith Hill D FA Cup Round One 7 November 2014 15:00 Crewe Alexandra 0–0 Sheffield United Gresty Road (Report) 3,222 Mick Russell D Round One Replay 18 November 2014 19:45 Sheffield United 2–0 Crewe Alexandra Flynn 19 77 Bramall Lane (Report) 5,987 Geoff Eltringham W Round Two 6 December 2014 15:00 Sheffield United 3–0 Plymouth Argyle Baxter 55 pen. 62 pen.McNulty 90 Bramall Lane (Report) 7,348 Gary Sutton W Round Three 4 January 2015 13:00 Queens Park Rangers 0–3 Sheffield United McNulty 36Campbell-Ryce 49 90+4 Loftus Road (Report) 12,972 Mark Clattenburg W Round Four 24 January 2015 15:00 Preston North End 1–1 Sheffield United Gallagher 19 De Girolamo 68 Deepdale (Report) 10,770 Keith Stroud D Round Four Replay 3 February 2015 19:45 Sheffield United 1–3 Preston North End Murphy 38 Gallagher 63 73 pen.Huntington 69 Bramall Lane (Report) 13,161 Lee Probert L League Cup Round One 13 August 2014 19:45 Sheffield United 2–1 Mansfield Town Butler 53McNulty 86 Fisher 57 Bramall Lane (Report) 7,929 Geoff Eltringham W Round Two 26 August 2014 19:45 West Ham United 1–1 yes Sheffield United Sakho 40 Reid 58 o.g. Upton Park (Report) 28,930 James Linington Noble Downing Zárate Poyet Valencia 4–5 Davies Collins McNulty McEveley Doyle D Round Three 23 September 2014 19:45 Leyton Orient 0–1 Sheffield United Higdon 3 Matchroom Stadium Report 3,223 James Adcock W Round Four 28 October 2014 19:45 Milton Keynes Dons 1–2 Sheffield United Afobe 67 pen. Higdon 86 90+2 Stadium mk (Report) 8,520 Roger East W Round Five 16 December 2014 19:45 Sheffield United 1–0 Southampton McNulty 63 Gardoș 0 90 Bramall Lane (Report) 21,906 Chris Foy W Semi-finalsFirst leg 21 January 2015 19:45 Tottenham Hotspur 1–0 (Report) Sheffield United Townsend 74 pen. White Hart Lane 35,323 Neil Swarbrick L Semi-finalsSecond leg 28 January 2015 19:45 Sheffield United 2–2 2–3 (Report) Tottenham Hotspur Adams 77 79 Eriksen 28 88 Bramall Lane 30,236 Mike Dean D Football League Trophy 7 October 2014 19:45 Round Two Hartlepool United 1–2 Sheffield United Duckworth 50 Baxter 30Campbell-Ryce 82 Carl Boyeson Victoria Park 1,856 W (Report) 12 November 2014 19:45 Round Three Walsall 1–0 Sheffield United Sawyers 55 David Coote Bescot Stadium 2,127 L (Report) Pre-Season and friendlies 19 July 2014 15:00 Burton Albion 4–0 Sheffield United MacDonald 5Akins 12McFadzean 43Cutajar 84 Pirelli Stadium (Report) 2,124 L 22 July 2014 19:45 Northampton Town 1–1 Sheffield United Richards 58 pen. Butler 27 Sixfields Stadium (Report) D 25 July 2014 19:00 Sheffield United 4–2 SCO Dundee Murphy 7Basham 50Baxter 63McNulty 69 Tankulić 24Konrad 84 Bramall Lane (Report) 3,207 W 29 July 2014 19:45 Sheffield United 0–1 Huddersfield Town Hammill 78 Bramall Lane (Report) 4,111 L 31 July 2014 19:30 Sheffield United 2–1 TUR Fenerbahçe Porter 75Collins 90 Webó 13 Bramall Lane (Report) W 2 August 2014 13:00 York City 2–0 Sheffield United Jarvis 56 69 Bootham Crescent (Report) 1,761 L References 3 External links Sheffield United F.C. Official Website Category:Sheffield United F.C. seasons Sheffield United