2013–14 Sheffield United F.C. season

April 2014 April 2014 Sheffield United 2013–14 David Weir(until 11 October 2013)Nigel Clough(from 23 October 2013) Group Chairman Abdullah bin Musa'ed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (50%)Kevin McCabe (50%) Dave Green Chairman Bramall Lane League One 7th FA Cup Semi-final(eliminated by Hull City) League Cup First round(eliminated by Burton Albion) Football League Trophy Second round(eliminated by Hartlepool United) Porter (7) Porter (11) League: 21,659(vs Wolverhampton Wanderers)Cup: 30,048(vs Charlton Athletic) League: 14,796(vs Walsall)Cup: 4,189(vs Hartlepool United) 17,509 _sufc1314h _sufc1314h _sufc1314h _sufc1314h _sufc1314hl _sufc1314a _sufc1314a _sufc1314a _sufc1314a _sufc1314al 2012–13 2014–15 Sheffield United Football Club participated in League One, the third level of English football, during the 2013–14 season, after losing in the previous season's play-off semi final. The club appointed a new manager, former Scotland international David Weir, saw a new co-owner arrive in the form of Prince Abdullah bin Musa'ed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and signed an influx of new players during the summer transfer window. Despite this the team saw a very poor start to the season, winning only one of their opening thirteen fixtures. This run of results saw David Weir depart the club to be replaced by former England International and former Derby County manager Nigel Clough. Despite beginning to improve performances on the pitch, United remained in relegation trouble into January, but then embarked on a lengthy run of form that would eventually see them finish in seventh in the table. Having been knocked out in the early rounds of both the League Cup and League Trophy, United enjoyed a lengthy run in the FA Cup, eventually reaching the competitions semi-final where they were narrowly beaten by Hull City. Background 2012–13 Sheffield United F.C. season United had spent the previous season challenging for promotion from League One under manager Danny Wilson. Despite spending much of the season in the automatic promotion positions, the team's home form was poor, winning only nine games all season. With results declining, United sacked manager Wilson in April, replacing him with coach Chris Morgan but this wasn't enough to change their fortunes and the side finished the season fifth. United met Yeovil Town in the play-offs semi-final but lost 2–1 on aggregate and were consigned to spend a third consecutive season in League One.https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/may/06/yeovil-town-sheffield-united-league-one Yeovil Town and Ed Upson head to Wembley to Sheffield United's despair The Guardian 6 May 2013 8 May 2013The search begins now http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-the-search-begins-now-1-5653944 8 May 2013 Sheffield Star 8 May 2013 Kit and sponsors At the end of July, United unveiled new home and away kits for the following season.http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130725-new-kits-526686.aspx Blades get that international look Sheffield United FC Official Web Site 25 July 2013 26 July 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130728113141/http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130725-new-kits-526686.aspx 28 July 2013 dead dmy-all Produced by Macron, the home kit maintained the clubs traditional red and white stripes, albeit with the addition of a solid red panel across the shoulders and neck. The away kit was a complete change from previous seasons, consisting of an all yellow shirt with green trim plus green socks and shorts. The club also announced that the home kit would be sponsored by Spanish video game developer VSports, and the away kit would bear the logo of Chinese real estate company Top Spring. The following day the club also announced a new secondary shirt sponsor, with the logo for video game Football Manager appearing on the back of both the home and away shirts for the following season.http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130726-football-manager-924893.aspx Football Manager shirt sponsorship deal Sheffield United FC Official Web Site 26 July 2013 26 July 2013 In September United announced a secondary sponsor, with mobile phone distributor Shebang's logo appearing on the shorts of both the home and away kit.http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130923-shebang-1071795.aspx New sponsorship deal Sheffield United FC Official Web Site 23 September 2013 23 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130925032752/http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130923-shebang-1071795.aspx 25 September 2013 dead dmy-all Season overview The hunt for a new manager Sheffield United started the close season without a permanent manager, with caretaker manager Chris Morgan looking after the position whilst a fixed term manager was appointed. Morgan had admitted that he wanted the job permanently,Morgan wants quick decision http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11683/8697256/Morgan-wants-quick-decision 8 May 2013 Sky Sports New 7 May 2013 but the club opted to invite applications from experienced candidates.http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130609-new-manager-update-816045.aspx New manager update Sheffield United FC Official Web Site 9 May 2013 9 May 2013 8 July 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230708193704/https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130609-new-manager-update-816045.aspx dead Meanwhile, the club restructured the football club board, with former chief executive Julian Winter returning to the role only a year after quitting the position.http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130509-blades-announce-board-changes-422910.aspx Blades announce Board changes Sheffield United FC Official Web Site 9 May 2013 9 May 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130608062044/http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130509-blades-announce-board-changes-422910.aspx 8 June 2013 The process to find a new manager proved to be a lengthy one with many managers and coaches being linked to the vacant position including interim manager Chris Morgan, Paul DickovPaul Dickov is a target for Doncaster, Millwall and Sheffield United http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11683/8703680/Paul-Dickov-is-a-target-for-Doncaster-Millwall-and-Sheffield-United 10 June 2013 Sky Sports News 10 May 2013 Rob Page,Robert Page in contention for manager's job https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22723018 10 June 2013 BBC Sport 30 May 2013 Gareth Southgate,Dickinson Matt World Cup: Gareth Southgate uneasy as approval rating soars to new level https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/football/news/england-middlesbrough-manager-gareth-southgate-18225700 22 January 2021 The Times 7 July 2018 Russell Slade,Richards Joshua O's boss Slade denies interest in Sheffield United job https://www.newhamrecorder.co.uk/news/o-s-boss-slade-denies-interest-in-sheffield-united-job-2971348 22 January 2021 Newham Recorder 14 October 2013 Michael Appleton, Kenny Jackett,Blades preparing for Algarve conference http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-blades-preparing-for-algarve-conference-1-5727291 10 June 2013 Sheffield Star 4 June 2013 and Keith Curle.The Capital Contenders http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-the-capital-contenders-1-5745406 10 June 2013 Sheffield Star 7 June 2013 Graham Arnold of Central Coast Mariners, Stuart McCall of Motherwell and Karl Robinson of MK Dons all rejected approaches from Sheffield United.Karl Robinson set to stay at MK Dons https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22655896 10 June 2013 BBC Sport 24 May 2013Stuart McCall stays at Motherwell after Sheffield United talks https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22677357 10 June 2013 BBC Sport 26 May 2013A-League winning coach Graham Arnold rejects Sheffield United job http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11683/8754144/A-League-winning-coach-Graham-Arnold-rejects-Sheffield-United-job 10 June 2013 Sky Sports 2 June 2013 By the start of June Everton reserve team coach David Weir emerged as the clear favourite for the job,David Weir poised for job as Sheffield United boss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22833212 10 June 2013 BBC Sport 9 June 2013 and was duly appointed on 10 June, signing a three-year deal.David Weir: Sheffield United appoint Everton coach as boss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22843168 10 June 2013 BBC Sport 10 June 2013 Preseason thumb|left|105px|Forward Fabian Brandy joined the Blades in pre-season. Unlike the previous three years, Sheffield United opted not to undertake a pre-season tour of Malta; instead preferring a short trip to Scotland for three matches,Pre-season schedule set to be unveiled http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-pre-season-schedule-set-to-be-unveiled-1-5734958 10 June 2013 Sheffield Star 5 June 2013 before returning to England for a trio of friendlies against League Two sides.Friendlies http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130607-friendlies-858177.aspx 10 June 2013 Sheffield United FC Official Website 7 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130610220159/http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130607-friendlies-858177.aspx 10 June 2013 dead dmy-all At the start of June Barry Robson agreed a deal with Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen, signalling his departure from Bramall Lane. Later that week youth Team coach and former assistant manager, David Unsworth, was given permission by United to speak with Kilmarnock about their vacant managerial position,David Unsworth a candidate for Kilmarnock manager's post https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22928946 18 June 2013 BBC Sport 16 June 2013 but rejected the approach.Heartache for Jean-François as United place their faith in youth http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/sport/sheffield-sport/heartache-for-jean-francois-as-united-place-their-faith-in-youth-1-5780989 20 June 2013 Sheffield Telegraph 20 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130623093333/http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/sport/sheffield-sport/heartache-for-jean-francois-as-united-place-their-faith-in-youth-1-5780989 23 June 2013 deadthumb|upright=0.5|Stephen McGinn joined the Blades on a free transfer. With Barry Robson having already left the club, United subsequently announced their retained list, and signalled the departure of Danny Coyne, Matthew Harriott, Lecsinel Jean-François and Dave Kitson.Retained list http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130618-retained-list-871843.aspx 18 June 2013 Sheffield United FC Official Website 18 June 2013 However they also indicated that Aaron Barry, Jordan Chapell, Danny Higginbotham, Jordan Hodder, Terry Kennedy, Callum McFadzean, Jahmal Smith and Elliott Whitehouse had all taken the option to have their contracts extended. Manager David Weir began to pull together his back-room team by appointing former Rangers fitness coach Adam Owen to the position of "Assistant Manager – Performance" on 21 June.http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130621-weir-recruits-assistant-875529.aspx Weir recruits assistant Sheffield United FC Official Web Site 21 June 2013 21 June 2013 A few days later United unveiled their first signings of the close season; Stephen McGinn from Watford, Sean McGinty from Manchester United and Febian Brandy from Walsall all on two-year deals; whilst Jasper Johns was signed from Everton signed a one-year deal.Sheffield United: Fabien Brandy one of four new signings https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23051448 25 June 2013 BBC Sport 25 June 2013 At the start of July Weir added to his backroom staff by appointing former Everton teammate Lee Carsley to the position of "Assistant Manager – Technical".http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130702-carsley-joins-backroom-team-890845.aspx Carsley joins backroom team Sheffield United FC Official Web Site 2 July 2013 2 July 2013 United opened their tour of Scotland with a 1–0 win over Greenock Morton thanks to a goal from Chris Porter,Greenock 0–1 Blades – report http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130703-greenock-report-893455.aspx Sheffield United FC Web Site 3 July 2013 3 July 2013 before a second Porter goal in as many games helped United to a 1–1 draw with Cowdenbeath a few days later.http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130706-cowdenbeath-report-898592.aspx Cowdenbeath 1–1 Blades – report Sheffield United FC Official Site 6 July 2013 6 July 2013 Despite the club having only recently extended his contract, Jordan Chapell was joined Torquay United on a free transfer on 9 July, agreeing a 2-year deal with the south coast club. United then completed their Scotland tour with a 2–1 victory over Raith Rovers.http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/united-emerge-from-stark-setting-with-victory-1-5841861 United emerge from Stark setting with victory The Sheffield Star 11 July 2013 12 July 2013 Returning south of the border, United next faced and away trip to Bury where they had to come from behind to register a 3–1 victory at Gigg Lane.http://www.buryfc.co.uk/news/article/bury-1-sheff-utd-3-912599.aspx A game of two-halves in the Gigg Lane sun Bury F.C. 13 July 2013 13 July 2013 15 July 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130715235159/http://www.buryfc.co.uk/news/article/bury-1-sheff-utd-3-912599.aspx dead The following week Richard Cresswell was allowed to leave on a free transfer, signing a one-year deal with York City, followed by United signing Falkirk striker Lyle Taylor for an undisclosed fee. Taylor made his first appearance for United in a friendly at Mansfield Town the following weekend, helping the Blades to a 1–0 victory thanks to a goal from Fabien Brandy.http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11683/8833345/stags-party-spoiled-by-brandy Stags party spoiled by Brandy Sky Sports 20 July 2013 20 July 2013 On 22 July United continued to revamp their squad by signing Conor Coady on a six-month loan from Liverpool, before a strong United side headed to Alfreton Town the same evening, registering a 1–0 victory.http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130722-alfreton-report-936905.aspx Alfreton 0–1 Blades – report Sheffield United FC Official Web Site 22 July 2013 23 July 2013 United completed their pre-season fixture list with two games in quick succession, holding Greek Super League side Atromitos to a 2–2 draw at Bramall Lane on 26 July,http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/blades-ft-sheffield-united-2-atromitos-2-1-5896196 Blades FT: Sheffield United 2 Atromitos 2 The Sheffield Star 27 July 2013 29 July 2013 and then registering a 1–1 draw with York City less than 24 hours later.http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/287002/report Minstermen blunt Blades Sky Sports 27 July 2013 29 July 2013 With the pre-season schedule completed David Weir confirmed that Michael Doyle would remain as Captain for the upcoming season.Doyle to remain as club captain http://www.sheffutd.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=326588 29 July 2013 vitalfootball.co.uk 29 July 2013 8 April 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140408212608/http://www.sheffutd.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=326588 dead August and September: The Prince of Bramall Lane thumb|left|upright=0.5|Conor Coady joined the Blades on loan. thumb|350px|The Blades in the 2–0 loss to Bradford City at Valley Parade. On the eve of the new season, coach and former assistant manager David Unsworth left the club,Unsworth leaves Sheffield United http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/football-unsworth-leaves-blades-092853395.html 1 August 2013 Euro Sport 1 August 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140409111706/https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/football-unsworth-leaves-blades-092853395.html 9 April 2014 and later the same day Irish youngster Aaron Barry was allowed to join Scottish Championship club Dumbarton on loan until the end of January to gain first team experience. In celebration of The Football League's 125 anniversary, United featured in a televised opening fixture against Notts County in recognition of County being the oldest league club in the world, while Bramall Lane is the oldest football ground in the world.Blades host Notts County on opening weekend http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-blades-host-notts-county-on-opening-weekend-1-5777925 18 June 2013 Sheffield Star 18 June 2013 With Febian Brandy, Conor Coady, Stephen McGinn and Lyle Taylor all making their débuts, United triumphed 2–1 in the midst of a thunderstorm.https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/aug/02/sheffield-united-notts-county-report Sheffield United's David Weir off to winning start against Notts County The Guardian 2 August 2013 3 August 2013 In the next match United were knocked out in the first round of the League Cup by Burton Albion almost a year ago to the day to exactly the same fixture and outcome to the previous season.Blades FT: Sheffield United 1 Burton Albion 2 http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/blades-ft-sheffield-united-1-burton-albion-2-1-5927247 6 August 2013 Sheffield Star 6 August 2013 On 8 August George Long was called up to the England U21 team for a friendly match against Scotland U21s,Long earns England call http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-long-earns-england-call-1-5935336 8 August 2013 thestar.co.uk 8 August 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130813222531/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-long-earns-england-call-1-5935336 13 August 2013 dead and on the same day, Erik Tønne was recalled from his loan at HamKam so that he could sign for Sandnes Ulf on a permanent basis, ending his career with United.Erik heads home http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130808-erik-heads-home-979000.aspx 8 August 2013 Sheffield United FC Official Website 8 August 2013 United's preparations for their next league game, away to Brentford were disrupted when Wolverhampton Wanderers had a bid accepted for midfielder Kevin McDonald, having triggered a release clause in his contract.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23632835 Kevin McDonald: Sheffield United midfielder set for Wolves move BBC Sport 9 August 2013 11 August 2013 United lost the subsequent fixture 3–1,http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/288231/report Grigg brace downs Blades Sky Sports 10 August 2013 11 August 2013 and after lengthy negotiations, McDonald finally departed for an undisclosed fee on 14 August. The following day, Jamie McDonagh fractured his leg in two places whilst on international duty for Northern Ireland U19s, requiring acute surgery. Back in the league United were held to a 1–1 draw by Colchester United at Bramall Lane,http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/football-blades-hit-back-deny-us-163223346.html Blades hit back to deny U's Eurosport 17 August 2013 18 August 2013 followed by a 2–0 reverse at Bradford City.http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/bradford/bradford-city-2-sheffield-united-0-wells-wins-yorkshire-derby-1-5983887 Bradford City 2 Sheffield United 0: Wells wins Yorkshire derby The Yorkshire Post 24 August 2013 25 August 2013 On 29 August Danny Higginbotham joined Chester after falling out of United's first team reckoning, while later the same day Jose Baxter joined from Oldham Athletic for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal. Baxter made his United debut two days later but was unable to halt the club's poor form as they lost 1–0 to Milton Keynes Dons.http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/288273/report Kay clinches victory for Dons Sky Sports 31 August 2013 1 September 2013 thumb|125px|Forward Marlon King joined the Blades on a one-year deal. On the final day of the transfer window, United brought in young Belgian midfielder Florent Cuvelier from Stoke City on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee and centre-forward Harry Bunn on a one-month loan deal from Manchester City.Sheffield United sign Florent Cuvelier and Harry Bunn https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23931095 2 September 2013 BBC Sport 2 September 2013 The following day the club announced that Saudi Prince Abdullah bin Mosaad Al Saud, of the royal House of Saud and former President of Al-Hilal FC, had bought a 50% stake in United's parent company 'Blades Leisure Ltd' for the fee of £1 with the promise of providing "substantial new capital" with the aim of returning the Blades to the Premier League as "quickly as possible".Blades are fit for a prince http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-blades-are-fit-for-a-prince-1-6006829 3 September 2013 Sheffield Star 3 September 2013 4 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130904174413/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-blades-are-fit-for-a-prince-1-6006829 deadUnited secure new international partner http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130903-announcement-1032027.aspx 3 September 2013 Sheffield United FC Official Website 3 September 2013 The same evening, United reached the second round of the Football League Trophy, despite failing to score for the third game in succession, winning a penalty shoot out over Scunthorpe United after the game had finished 0–0.http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/300697/report McGinty spot-kick flattens Iron Sky Sports 3 September 2013 7 September 2013 Back in league action United were again the losing side as they were beaten 3–1 by near neighbours Rotherham United.http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham/rotherham-united-3-sheffield-united-1-far-from-a-royal-occasion-as-millers-take-bow-1-6028533 Far from a royal occasion as Millers take bow The Yorkshire Post 9 September 2013 13 September 2013 Later that week, youngster Elliott Whitehouse was allowed to join York City on a month's loan to gain first team experience, before United's poor form continued as they slipped to a 1–0 defeat away at Carlisle United.http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/288292/report Carlisle respond to Abbott exit Sky Sports 14 September 2013 15 September 2013 With the side still struggling to score goals, United reached an agreement to bring in free agent Marlon King until the end of the season,Marlon King signs deal for rest of season https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24148039 18 September 2013 BBC Sport 18 September 2013 quickly followed by winger Ryan Hall, who joined the Blades on a one-month loan from Leeds United.Blades bring in Hall http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8931597/blades-bring-in-hall 20 September 2013 Sky Sports News 20 September 2013 King and Hall both made their United debuts in the following game, a home fixture against Preston North End, but the Blades poor form continued as they fell to a 1–0 loss, their fifth consecutive defeat in the league and Preston's first victory at Bramall Lane since 1978.Blades FT: Sheffield United 0, Preston NE 1 http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/blades-ft-sheffield-united-0-preston-ne-1-1-6074771 22 September 2013 Sheffield Star 21 September 2013 United ended the month with another defeat, this time a 2–0 away loss to Wolves.Match report: Wolves 2 Sheffield United 0 http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/match-report-wolves-2-sheffield-united-0-1-6098207 2 October 2013 Sheffield Star 30 September 2013 October and November: Weir Out, Clough In thumb|left|350px|The Blades in their 3–1 home victory over Crewe Alexandra. thumb|upright=0.5|150px|Nigel Clough replaced David Weir as United manager. October began with the arrival of defender Simon Lappin who signed on a 28-day loan from Cardiff City on 4 October,Sheffield United sign Cardiff City's Simon Lappin on loan https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24382817 4 October 2013 BBC Sport 4 October 2013 while Chris Porter was allowed to leave in a similar deal for a spell with Chesterfield, and young striker Harry Bunn extended his own loan spell with the Blades for a further month. Lappin made his debut that same night as United scored their first goal in nearly seven hours of football, when Marlon King netted to earn a 1–1 home draw with Crawley Town.http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/292802/report King off the mark in Blades draw Sky Sports 4 October 2013 5 October 2013 Another loss followed, this time to League Two Hartlepool United in the Football League Trophy, a match during which David Weir was barracked by the home support.Boos as Sheffield United lost 0–1 to Hartlepool http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/boos-as-sheffield-united-lost-0-1-to-hartlepool-1-6126611 8 October 2013 Sheffield Telegraph 8 October 2013 This was to prove Weir's last game in charge as he was sacked three days later.http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20131011-weir-departs-1110494.aspx Manager Weir departs as Blades Boss Sheffield United F.C. 11 October 2013 11 October 2013 With the club's Under-21s coach Chris Morgan in temporary charge once more, United dropped to the bottom of the League One table as they were defeated 3–2 by Coventry City.http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/295923/report Coventry beat struggling Sheffield United 3–2 Sky Sports 13 October 2013 15 October 2013 With United still to appoint a permanent successor to David Weir, Mick Wadsworth was appointed as first team coach on a temporary basis to support Chris Morgan,http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20131018-mick-wadsworth-1120243.aspx Experienced Mick to assist Morgs Sheffield United FC Official Web Site 18 October 2013 20 October 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131018122757/http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20131018-mick-wadsworth-1120243.aspx 18 October 2013 and the pair guided United to only their second win of the season as they beat Port Vale 2–1 at Bramall Lane.http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/football-morgan-wants-blades-kick-184425004--sow.html Morgan wants Blades to kick on Eurosport 19 October 2013 20 October 2013 Ryan Hall returned to Leeds United, only to be immediately suspended by his parent club for a breach of discipline, while Morgan and Wadsworth remained in charge as United held Peterborough United to a mid-week 0–0 draw at their London Road Stadium.http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/football-blades-hold-high-flying-posh-203227341--sow.html Blades hold high-flying Posh Eurosport 22 October 2013 27 October 2013 This was to prove Morgan's last game in charge of the Blades as former Derby County manager Nigel Clough was appointed as David Weir's permanent successor on 23 October 2013.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24628417 Nigel Clough: Sheffield United appoint ex-Derby County boss 23 October 2013 BBC Sport 27 October 2013 Clough's tenure got off to a winning start as his new charges comfortably beat Crewe Alexandra 3–1 at Bramall Lane,http://www.teamtalk.com/match/report/978/8993228/Clough-makes-winning-start Clough makes winning start TeamTalk 26 October 2013 27 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131029212201/http://www.teamtalk.com/match/report/978/8993228/Clough-makes-winning-start 29 October 2013 dead dmy-all before Clough made his first signing for the Blades a few days later, with Leeds United defender Aidan White joining on loan until New Year's Day.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24706933 Aidy White: Sheffield United sign Leeds United defender 29 October 2013 BBC Sport 29 October 2013 Clough's second game in charge proved less satisfactory, with Febian Brandy being sent off only twelve minutes after coming on as a substitute and United slumping to a 2–0 defeat at Shrewsbury Town on 2 November.http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/288395/report Shrews blunt Clough's Blades Sky Sports 2 November 2013 3 November 2013 With his loan spell due to expire, United agreed a further deal to keep Simon Lappin at the club until January.http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20131104-lappin-loan-extended-1154175.aspx Lappin loan extended Sheffield United FC Official Web Site 4 November 2013 4 November 2013 The first round of the FA Cup saw the Blades progressed after a 3–2 victory over Colchester United,Blades FT: Colchester United 2, Sheffield United 3 http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/blades-ft-colchester-united-2-sheffield-united-3-1-6232455 9 November 2013 Sheffield Star 9 November 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131109185414/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/blades-ft-colchester-united-2-sheffield-united-3-1-6232455 9 November 2013 dead before Joe Ironside was allowed to join Halifax Town on loan until 5 January.FC Halifax sign Sheffield United striker Joe Ironside https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24913700 12 November 2013 BBC Sport 12 November 2013 Back in league action United suffered another home defeat, this time at the hands of Gillingham who ran out 2–1 winners.http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/football-way-back-blades-174309385--sow.html No way back for Blades Eurosport 16 November 2013 17 November 2013 Callum McFadzean was allowed to join Chesterfield on loan until 3 January,Sheffield United's Callum McFadzean joins Chesterfield https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25051994 22 November 2013 BBC Sport 22 November 2013 before United registered their first away win since March, defeating fellow strugglers Bristol City 1–0 thanks to an own goal.http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/288410/report Gleeful Blades accept gift Sky Sports 23 November 2013 24 November 2013 United's followed this up with a 1–1 draw in a midweek home fixture against Walsall.Blades full-time: Sheffield United 1 Walsall 1 http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/blades-full-time-sheffield-united-1-walsall-1-1-6278468 26 November 2013 Sheffield Star 26 November 2013 With the loan window about to close Darryl Westlake was loaned to Mansfield Town,Darryl Westlake leaves Sheffield United for Mansfield loan https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25146774 28 November 2013 BBC Sport 28 January 2013 Marcus Williams joined Scunthorpe United,Scunthorpe re-sign Sheffield United's Marcus Williams https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25146152 28 November 2013 BBC Sport 28 November 2013 and Harry Bunn returned to Manchester City. United rounded off November with a 1–1 draw at Leyton Orient thanks to Conor Coady's first goal in senior football.http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/288435/report Cox snatches point for Orient Sky Sports 30 November 2013 1 December 2013 thumb|upright=0.5|150px|John Brayford joined United on loan in January. December and January: Cup progress thumb|left|350px|The Blades in their 3–1 home victory over Tranmere Rovers. December started with the Blades progressing to the third round of the FA Cup with a 2–0 away win over Cambridge United thanks to goals from Jose Baxter and Jamie Murphy.Blades final score: Cambridge 0 Sheffield United 2 http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/blades-final-score-cambridge-0-sheffield-united-2-1-6303137 8 December 2013 Sheffield Telegraph 8 December 2013 With the academy leagues entering their winter breaks, United allowed a number of their academy prospects to undertake loans to local non-league sides over the Christmas period.http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20131210-academy-loans-1227008.aspx Youngsters set for 'loan' deals Sheffield United FC Official Website 10 December 2013 11 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131214225605/http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20131210-academy-loans-1227008.aspx 14 December 2013 dead dmy-all In their next match, United recorded a 1–0 home victory against Swindon Town with Jose Baxter scoring his second goal in as many games.SHEFFIELD UTD 1 SWINDON TOWN 0: Full-time report http://www.thisisswindontownfc.co.uk/news/headlines/10878286.SHEFFIELD_UTD_1_SWINDON_TOWN_0__Full_time_report/?ref=var_0 15 December 2013 Swindon Advertiser 14 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131215102409/http://www.thisisswindontownfc.co.uk/news/headlines/10878286.SHEFFIELD_UTD_1_SWINDON_TOWN_0__Full_time_report/?ref=var_0 15 December 2013 dead dmy-all The club then announced further restructuring off the field, with Julian Winter leaving his position as chief executive,Julian Winter leaves Sheffield United http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20131220-winter-leaves-united-1247774.aspx Sheffield United FC Official Web Site 20 December 2013 22 December 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131222183840/http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20131220-winter-leaves-united-1247774.aspx 22 December 2013 before being held to a draw on the field, in an away encounter with Stevenage.Boro and Blades draw blanks http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/288466/report Sky Sports News 21 December 2013 22 December 2013 United entertained Oldham Athletic on Boxing Day and had to come from behind to register a 1–1 draw,http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-u/sheffield-united-1-oldham-athletic-1-baxter-s-superb-goal-earns-blades-a-point-1-6338395 Baxter's superb goal earns Blades a point The Yorkshire Post 27 December 2013 27 December 2013 before finishing the year with a 3–1 home victory over Tranmere Rovers.Good Blades run continues http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-u/sheffield-united-3-tranmere-rovers-1-good-blades-run-continues-1-6341442 29 December 2013 Yorkshire Post 29 December 2013 thumb|left|upright=0.5|Bob Harris joined United in January. With the winter transfer window due to open, United opted to allow striker Lyle Taylor to join Scottish Premiership side Partick Thistle for the remainder of the season.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25547871 Striker Lyle Taylor joins Partick Thistle on loan BBC Sport 30 December 2013 30 December 2013 Taylor was quickly followed by fellow striker Marlon King whose short-term contract was terminated at the end of the year.http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20131231-king-departs-1266633.aspx King departs Sheffield United FC Official Web Site 31 December 2013 31 December 2013 Youngster Jahmal Smith joined Harrogate Town on a youth loan.Jahmal Smith joins Harrogate Town on loan http://www.harrogate-news.co.uk/2014/01/03/jahmal-smith-joins-harrogate-town-loan/ 23 February 2014 Harrogate News 3 January 2014 Having picked up an injury during the game against Oldham, Aidan White cut short his loan spell to return to Leeds for treatment.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25528309 Aidy White to return to Leeds United with injury BBC Sport 27 December 2013 31 December 2013 United's unbeaten run did not last into the new year, as despite leading 1–0 at half time, they were beaten 2–1 away at Walsall.http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/match-report-walsall-2-sheffield-united-1-1-6346264 Match Report: Walsall 2 Sheffield United 1 The Sheffield Star 2 January 2014 2 January 2013 As January began Aaron Barry returned from a successful loan spell at Dumbarton having played over 20 times for the Sons,http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/spfl/barry-backs-sons-to-beat-the-big-drop-147122n.23092609 Barry backs Sons to beat the big drop Glasgow Evening Times 3 January 2014 3 January 2013 before United knocked Premiership side Aston Villa out of the FA Cup following a 2–1 third round at Villa Park.League One Sheffield United send Aston Villa crashing out http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/305848/report 5 January 2014 Sky Sports 4 January 2014 The following week saw a flurry of arrivals and departures as Elliott Whitehouse returned from his loan spell at York City,Adam Reed handed a second chance by York City chief Nigel Worthington http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/10914914.Adam_Reed_handed_a_second_chance_by_York_City_chief_Nigel_Worthington/ 5 January 2014 York Press 5 January 2013 whilst Joe Ironside returned from Halifax Town, Callum McFadzean returned from Chesterfield and youngster Jahmal Smith joined Harrogate Town on a months loan.Westlake extends Stags loan http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140108-westlake-extends-stags-loan-1203126.aspx 10 January 2014 Sheffield United FC Official Website 8 January 2014 Conor Coady then extended his loan with United until the end of February,Liverpool youngster Conor Coady extends loan spell with Sheffield United https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-youngster-conor-coady-extends-3001910 10 January 2014 Daily Mirror 8 January 2014 and Darryl Westlake extended his loan with Mansfield Town until the end of the season.Mansfield extend Darryl Westlake loan https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25658213 8 January 2014 BBC Sport 8 January 2014 The following day Malachy Brannigan was unveiled as the club's new managing director, reuniting with Nigel Clough, with whom he had worked at Derby County.Blades appoint new managing director http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140108-new-managing-director-1247774.aspx 10 January 2014 Sheffield United FC Official Website 10 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140111033949/http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140108-new-managing-director-1247774.aspx 11 January 2014 dead dmy-all The week concluded with United signing Billy Paynter on loan for the rest of the season from South Yorkshire rivals Doncaster Rovers,Sheffield United sign Doncaster's Billy Paynter https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25686850 10 January 2014 BBC Sport 10 January 2014 whilst Marcus Williams left permanently for Scunthorpe United on a free transfer,Scunthorpe sign Madden, Syers and Williams https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25673985 10 January 2014 BBC Sport 10 January 2014 and Sean McGinty joined Northampton Town on a months loan.Northampton release Clive Platt, sign Matty Blair and Sean McGinty https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25685863 10 January 2014 BBC Sport 10 January 2014 For the second league fixture in a row United let a lead slip to lose 2–1 at Notts County,http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/football-blades-earth-bump-180914756--sow.html Fotheringham brings Sheffield United down to earth with bump Eurosport 11 January 2013 12 January 2013 and then as Nigel Clough continued to revamp the squad, Febian Brandy was allowed to rejoin Walsall on loan for the remainder of the season, only six months after leaving the West Midlands club,http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140114-brandy-rejoins-saddlers-1293511.aspx Brandy rejoins Saddlers Sheffield United F.C. 14 January 2014 14 January 2014 and Florent Cuvelier joined Port Vale for a similar period.http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140116-cuvelier-joins-vale-1298583.aspx Cuvelier joins Vale on loan Sheffield United F.C. 16 January 2014 17 January 2014 In their next match, United drew 2–2 at home with Yorkshire rivals Bradford City despite having held a two-goal lead at half time.FT: Sheffield United 2 Bradford City 2 http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/10947385.FT__Sheffield_United_2_Bradford_City_2/ 18 January 2014 Telegraph & Argus 18 January 2014 24 January saw United make a number of signings, bringing in John Brayford on loan for the remainder of the season from Cardiff City, signing Stefan Scougall from Livingston for an undisclosed fee,Scougall and Brayford join Sheffield United https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25809344 24 January 2014 BBC Sport 24 January 2014 and agreeing a loan-swap deal with Blackpool that saw Bob Harris sign for a month with United, with Tony McMahon moving in the opposite direction.http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140124-bob-harris-1314436.aspx Harris arrives as McMahon departs Sheffield United F.C. 24 January 2014 24 January 2014 In the fifth round of the FA Cup United held Premier League Fulham to a 1–1 draw at Bramall Lane, despite being reduced to ten men for most of the second half following Michael Doyle's red card.Bevan Chris Sheffield United 1-1 Fulham https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/25798551 30 September 2020 BBC Sport 26 January 2014 On 30 January, McMahon agreed a permanent switch to Blackpool, after the west-coast club decided to take up the remainder of his contract.McMahon joins Seasiders http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140130-mcmahon-joins-seasiders-1328904.aspx 30 January 2014 Sheffield United FC Official Website 30 January 2014 The following day, in the final hours of the transfer window, United agreed a similar deal with Bob Harris, taking over the remainder of his contract from his former club.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25993736 Bob Harris joins Sheffield United BBC Sport 31 January 2014 1 February 2014 thumb|upright=0.5|150px|Ben Davies joined United on loan in February. February and March: Climbing the table thumb|left|400px|The Blades in their 2–0 home loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers. With their scheduled mid-week league fixture called off due to a waterlogged pitch,http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140129-peterborough-off-1273846.aspx Game Off Sheffield United F.C. 29 January 2014 29 January 2014 https://archive.today/20140129104701/http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140129-peterborough-off-1273846.aspx 29 January 2014 dead dmy-all the Blades next game was an away trip to Crewe Alexandra, where United's poor away form continued with a 3–0 defeat.http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/288569/report Aneke brace cuts down Blades Sky Sports 1 February 2014 2 February 2014 United claimed another Premier League scalp in the FA Cup, thanks to a goal from Shaun Miller in the final minute of extra time, as the Blades recorded a 1–0 away victory over Fulham in their fourth round replay.Fulham sunk as Shaun Miller's late goal takes Sheffield United into fifth round https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/feb/04/fulham-sheffield-united-fa-cup-match-report 4 February 2014 The Guardian 4 February 2014 Later that week Sean McGinty returned from his loan at Northampton Town, and Aaron Barry was allowed to leave United, and signed a permanent deal with Derry City in Northern Ireland.http://www.derrycityfc.net/2014/02/aaron-barry-becomes-latest-signing/ Aaron Barry Becomes Latest Signing Derry City F.C. 6 February 2014 7 February 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140222152854/http://www.derrycityfc.net/2014/02/aaron-barry-becomes-latest-signing/ 22 February 2014 The following weekend saw United record a 2–0 home victory over fellow relegation strugglers Shrewsbury Town, marking their first league victory of the calendar year, with new signing Stefan Scougall scoring his first goal for the club.Blades FT: Sheffield United 2, Shrewsbury Town 0 http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/blades-ft-sheffield-united-2-shrewsbury-town-0-1-6427759 8 February 2014 The Sheffield Star 8 February 2014 With the loan window re-opening, Joe Ironside joined Harrogate Town on a months loan,Sheffield United youngster Joe Ironside joins Harrogate Town http://www.harrogateadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united-youngster-joe-ironside-joins-harrogate-town-1-6432508 11 February 2014 Harrogate Advertiser 11 February 2014 21 August 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160821180329/http://www.harrogateadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united-youngster-joe-ironside-joins-harrogate-town-1-6432508 dead ahead of United's fifth-round FA Cup tie against Nottingham Forest, which saw them progress to the quarter-finals after a 3–1 home victory thanks to two goals in two minutes from late substitute Chris Porter.Nigel Clough has last laugh as Sheffield United beat Nottingham Forest https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/feb/16/sheffield-united-nottingham-forest-fa-cup 16 February 2014 The Guardian 16 February 2014 Nigel Clough continued to reshape his squad the following week by bringing in midfielder Ben Davies on loan from his former club Derby County on 19 February, with Davies agreeing to spend the remainder of the season at Bramall Lane.http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140219-loan-signing-confirmed-1370281.aspx Loan signing confirmed Sheffield United F.C. 19 February 2014 19 February 2014 dead https://archive.today/20140219200635/http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140219-loan-signing-confirmed-1370281.aspx 19 February 2014 United finally began to climb the table, moving out of the relegation places, as they recorded back-to-back league wins, beating Gillingham 1–0 away from home,Blades FT:Gillingham 0 Sheffield United 1 http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/blades-ft-gillingham-0-sheffield-united-1-1-6450417 19 February 2014 Sheffield Star 19 February 2014 and then registering a comfortable 3–0 victory over Bristol City at Bramall Lane on 22 February.FULL-TIME: Sheffield United 3, Bristol City 0 http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/TIME-Sheffield-United-3-Bristol-City-0/story-20684626-detail/story.html 22 February 2014 Bristol Post 22 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140225120617/http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/TIME-Sheffield-United-3-Bristol-City-0/story-20684626-detail/story.html 25 February 2014 dead dmy-all Academy product Jordan Hodder joined Buxton on a one-month youth loan to get some first team experience,Bucks snap up Sheffield United defender http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/bucks-snap-up-sheffield-united-defender-1-6449967 23 February 2014 Sheffield Star 22 February 2013 and on 25 February Conor Coady had his loan deal extended until the end of the season.Liverpool midfielder extends Sheffield United loan deal https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26338499 25 February 2014 BBC Sport 25 February 2014 Later that evening, the Blades registered a 1–0 away victory over Colchester United, thanks to a late penalty from substitute Chris Porter.Blades FT: Colchester 0 Sheffield United 1 http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/blades-ft-colchester-0-sheffield-united-1-1-6462243 25 February 2014 Sheffield Star 25 February 2014 thumb|left|235px|The 'Legends of the Lane' at Bramall Lane to celebrate Sheffield United's 125 Birthday. March started in a similar fashion, with a 1–0 away win at MK Dons with Stefan Scougall scoring the only goal.Blades FT: MK Dons 0, Sheffield United 1 http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/blades-ft-mk-dons-0-sheffield-united-1-1-6471421 1 March 2014 Sheffield Star 1 March 2014 This was followed by a 2–0 home victory over Peterborough United on 4 March with goals from Porter and Davies, his first for the club.Sheffield United full-time: Blades 2 Peterborough 0 http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-full-time-blades-2-peterborough-0-1-6477288 4 March 2014 Sheffield Star 4 March 2014 Later that week, with a number of the squad having picked up injuries and a busy fixture list ahead, Kieron Freeman joined United on a one-month loan from Derby County to act as defensive cover,Sheffield United: Kieron Freeman signs on loan from Derby County https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26472401 6 March 2014 BBC Sport 6 March 2014 before Nigel Clough was named as the League One 'Manager of the Month' the following day. Returning to FA Cup action, United booked their place in the semi-finals at Wembley Stadium after they beat Charlton Athletic 2–0 at Bramall Lane on 9 March.FA Cup Sixth round: Sheffield United 2–0 Charlton Athletic http://www.thefa.com/news/the-fa-cup/2014/mar/sheffield-united-charlton-athletic-report 9 March 2014 The Football Association 9 March 2014 United played their third home game in a row three days later, and a 1–0 scoreline was enough to condemn Carlisle United to a league defeat, meaning the Blades had registered their tenth straight win in all competitions.http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-it-s-a-perfect-10-for-blades-1-6494751 It's a perfect 10 for Blades The Sheffield Star 13 March 2013 13 March 2013 United's winning run was halted in the next match however, as they were held to a goalless draw away at Preston North End.Full-time: PNE 0 Sheffield United 0 http://www.lep.co.uk/sport/pne-news/full-time-pne-0-sheffield-united-0-1-6504597 17 March 2014 Lancashire Evening Post 17 March 2014 18 March 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140318001849/http://www.lep.co.uk/sport/pne-news/full-time-pne-0-sheffield-united-0-1-6504597 dead On 21 March Callum McFadzean joined Burton Albion on a one-month loan,Burton Albion sign Sheffield United midfielder Callum McFadzean on loan http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Burton-Albion-sign-Sheffield-United-midfielder-Callum-McFadzean-on-loan-20140321130000.htm 21 March 2014 Burton Mail 21 March 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140322013836/http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Burton-Albion-sign-Sheffield-United-midfielder-Callum-McFadzean-on-loan-20140321130000.htm 22 March 2014 dead dmy-all while striker Shaun Miller joined Shrewsbury Town a day later, agreeing a loan until the end of the season. United's next league fixture was a gala fixture as the club celebrated 125 years since its formation, although the party was soured as Wolverhampton Wanderers inflicted the club's first defeat in eleven matches, winning 2–0 at Bramall Lane.http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-u/sheffield-united-0-wolves-2-celebrating-blades-beaten-at-lane-1-6516135 Celebrating Blades beaten at Lane 22 March 2014 The Yorkshire Post 23 March 2014 After Elliott Whitehouse was allowed to join Alfreton Town on loan,Alfreton Town sign Lathaniel Rowe-Turner & Elliott Whitehouse https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26699620 BBC Sport 24 March 2014 24 March 2014 United returned to winning ways with a 2–0 away victory over Crawley Town thanks to two goals from Conor Coady.Crawley Town downed by double from Sheffield United's Coady http://www.crawleynews.co.uk/Crawley-Town-downed-double-Sheffield-United-s/story-20850588-detail/story.html 27 March 2014 Crawley News 25 March 2014 On the deadline for loan deals, Sean McGinty joined Rochdale for the remainder of the season.Rochdale sign Sean McGinty on loan from Sheffield United https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26778243 27 March 2014 BBC Sport 27 March 2014 March's final fixture saw United lose at Swindon Town, with a late goal condemning them to a 2–1 defeat.Swindon Town 2 Sheffield United 1: Full-time report http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/11112608.SWINDON_TOWN_2_SHEFFIELD_UTD_1__Full_time_report/ 29 March 2014 Swindon Advertiser April and May: Wembley yet again but no promotion thumb|upright=0.5|150px|Ryan Flynn signed a new contract in May. April started in controversial fashion as United played out a 0–0 draw with Brentford, as the referee initially sent off loanee Kieron Freeman and gave a penalty for a challenge in the area, only to rescind both decisions a few minutes later after consulting with the referee's assistant.http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/288514/report Controversy in goalless draw Sky Sports 1 April 2014 2 April 2014 United's next game also ended in a draw as they were held 1–1 at Bramall Lane by Leyton Orient,http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-u/sheffield-united-1-leyton-orient-1-clough-frustrated-by-opening-45-minutes-1-6544718 Clough frustrated by opening 45 minutes The Yorkshire Post 5 April 2014 6 April 2014 and with Kieron Freeman's loan deal due to expire, it was extended until the end of the season.http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140407-freeman-loan-extended-1402177.aspx Freeman loan extended Sheffield United F.C. 7 April 2014 7 April 2014 With a visit to Wembley Stadium on the horizon, Blades were 1–0 victors in the South Yorkshire derby against Rotherham United at Bramall Lane on 8 April, despite fielding a largely reserve side, with Ben Davies converting a 90th-minute penalty.http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/288633/report Late penalty downs Millers Sky Sports 8 April 2014 14 April 2014 United's next fixture was an FA Cup semi-final appearance against Hull City where over 71,000 fans saw United twice take the lead in the first-half, only for them to get pegged back after the break and eventually lose 5–3 to their Premiership rivals.http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/hull/hull-city-5-sheffield-united-3-limp-hull-recover-to-book-final-date-with-gunners-1-6559229 Limp Hull recover to book final date with Gunners The Yorkshire Post 13 April 2014 14 April 2014 Back in league action, United then recorded a narrow home victory over bottom places Stevenage, with a single own goal being the difference between the sides.http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/sheffield-united-own-goal-keeps-alive-blades-play-off-hopes-1-6570653 Own goal keeps alive Blades' play off hopes The Sheffield Star 19 April 2014 21 April 2014 United's next game was an away fixture at Tranmere Rovers where the sides shared the points in a 0–0 draw,http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/tranmere-rovers-fc-0-sheffield-7015457 Rovers clinging on to safety The Liverpool Echo 22 April 2014 23 April 2014 followed later the same week with a 2–1 away victory as United came from behind to beat Port Vale.https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/football-blades-leave-late-211845645--sow.html Late Sheffield United double stuns Port Vale Eurosport 25 April 2014 25 April 2014 With the season drawing to a close Harry Maguire was named in the PFA League One Team of the Season,http://asia.eurosport.com/football/blades-maguire-in-pfa-team_sto4229690/story.shtml Blades' Maguire in PFA team Sheffield United FC Official Web Site 28 April 2014 29 April 2014 before United registered a 1–1 away draw at Oldham Athletic on 29 April.http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/oldham-athletic-1-1-sheffield-united-ft-1-6587331 Oldham Athletic 1-1 Sheffield United FT Sheffield Telegraph 29 April 2014 29 April 2014 As the club began to plan for the new season, Ryan Flynn agreed an extended deal,Flynn signs new Blades deal http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140502-flynn-signs-1523736.aspx Sheffield United F.C. 2 May 2014 4 May 2014 before the Blades rounded off the season with a 2–1 victory over Coventry City at Bramall Lane to end the season seventh in the table.http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/288765/report Sharp finish from Blades Sky Sports 3 May 2014 4 May 2014 Later in May, manager Nigel Clough was named FA Cup Manager of the Season by the League Managers Association in recognition of United's run to the semi-finals of the FA Cup.http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11706/9309462/premier-league-brendan-rodgers-and-tony-pulis-win-lma-manager-of-year-awards Premier League: Brendan Rodgers and Tony Pulis win LMA Manager of Year awards Sky Sports 13 May 2014 13 May 2014 Squad end of the season 1 ENG GK Mark Howard 3 SCO DF Bob Harris 4 ENG DF John Brayford on loan from Cardiff City 5 ENG DF Harry Maguire 6 ENG DF Matt Hill 7 SCO MF Ryan Flynn 8 IRL MF Michael Doyle Captain 9 ENG FW Chris Porter 11 ENG MF Jose Baxter 14 SCO MF Stephen McGinn 15 SCO DF Neill Collins 17 ENG MF Conor Coady on loan from Liverpool 18 ENG FW Billy Paynter on loan from Doncaster Rovers 21 SCO MF Stefan Scougall 22 ENG MF Ben Davies on loan from Derby County 23 SCO FW Jamie Murphy 25 ENG GK George Long 28 WAL DF Kieron Freeman on loan from Derby County 29 PAK MF Otis Khan 30 NIR DF Jasper Johns 32 ENG DF Terry Kennedy 34 ENG GK George Willis 35 WAL FW Jake Eyre 36 ITA FW Diego De Girolamo 37 ENG MF Dominic Calvert-Lewin 38 ENG MF Louis Reed 42 IRL MF Connor Dimaio Out on loan 2 ENG DF Darryl Westlake on loan at Mansfield Town 10 MSR FW Lyle Taylor on loan at Partick Thistle 12 ENG FW Shaun Miller on loan at Shrewsbury Town 16 BEL MF Florent Cuvelier on loan at Port Vale 19 ENG FW Febian Brandy on loan at Walsall 20 IRL DF Sean McGinty on loan at Rochdale 24 ENG FW Joe Ironside on loan at Harrogate Town 26 ENG MF Callum McFadzean on loan at Burton Albion 27 ENG MF Elliott Whitehouse on loan at Alfreton Town — ENG MF Jordan Hodder on loan at Buxton — ENG FW Jahmal Smith on loan at Harrogate Town Left before the end of the season 3 ENG DF Marcus Williams 4 ENG MF Ryan Hall on loan from Leeds United 4 GIB DF Danny Higginbotham 4 IRL DF Aidan White on loan from Leeds United 11 SCO MF Kevin McDonald 18 JAM FW Marlon King 21 ENG FW Harry Bunn on loan from Manchester City 22 SCO DF Simon Lappin on loan from Cardiff City 29 ENG DF Tony McMahon 33 IRL MF Aaron Barry Transfers and contracts In Summer Squad #PositionPlayerTransferred fromFeeDateContract lengthSource194 FWBrandy Febian ENG Febian Brandy Walsall ENG Walsall0 Free25 June 20132 years143 MFMcGinn Stephen SCO Stephen McGinn Watford ENG Watford0 Free25 June 20132 years202 DFMcGinty Sean IRE Sean McGinty Manchester United ENG Manchester United0 Free25 June 20132 years303 DFJohns Jasper NIR Jasper Johns Everton ENG Everton0 Free25 June 20131 year104 FWTaylor Lyle MSR Lyle Taylor Walsall SCO Falkirk0 Undisclosed17 July 20132 yearsSheffield United sign Lyle Taylor from Falkirk https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23346380 17 July 2013 BBC Sport 17 July 2013 113 MFBaxter Jose ENG Jose BaxterOldham Athletic ENG Oldham Athletic0 Undisclosed29 August 20133 yearsBlades swoop to bag Baxter http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11683/8896663/blades-swoop-to-bag-baxter 30 August 2013 Sky Sports News 30 August 2013163 MFCuvelier Florent BEL Florent CuvelierStoke City ENG Stoke City0 Undisclosed2 September 20133 years184 FWKing Marlon JAM Marlon King Birmingham City ENG Birmingham City0 Free18 September 20131 years Winter Squad #PositionPlayerTransferred fromFeeDateContract lengthSource213 MFScougall Stefan SCO Stefan Scougall Livingston SCO Livingston0 Undisclosed24 January 20143.5 years32 DFHarris Bob SCO Bob HarrisBlackpool ENG Blackpool0 Swap31 January 20140.5 6 months Loan in Squad #PositionPlayerLoaned fromStartEndSource173 MFCoady Conor ENG Conor Coady Liverpool ENG Liverpool22 July 201331 May 2014http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130722-coady-in-on-loan-936404.aspx Coady in on loan Sheffield United FC Official Web Site 22 July 2013 22 July 2013214 FWBunn Harry ENG Harry Bunn Manchester City ENG Manchester City2 September 201328 November 2013https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25145232 Huddersfield sign Manchester City's Harry Bunn on loan BBC Sport 28 November 2013 30 November 201344 FWHall Ryan ENG Ryan Hall Leeds United ENG Leeds United20 September 201321 October 2013https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24612132 Leeds United suspend winger Ryan Hall BBC Sport 21 October 2013 21 October 2013222 DFLappin Simon SCO Simon Lappin Cardiff City WAL Cardiff City4 October 20134 December 201342 DFWhite Aidan IRE Aidan WhiteLeeds United ENG Leeds United29 October 201327 December 2013184 FWPaynter Billy ENG Billy PaynterDoncaster Rovers ENG Doncaster Rovers10 January 201410 May 201441 DFBrayford John ENG John BrayfordCardiff City WAL Cardiff City24 January 201431 DFHarris Bob SCO Bob HarrisBlackpool ENG Blackpool24 January 201431 January 2014222 MFDavies Ben ENG Ben DaviesDerby County ENG Derby County19 February 201431 May 2014282 DFFreeman Kieron WAL Kieron FreemanDerby County ENG Derby County6 March 2014 Out Summer Squad #PositionPlayerTransferred toFeeDateSource19Midfielder MFRobson Barry SCO Barry RobsonSCO AberdeenFree1 July 2013Aberdeen sign Barry Robson from Sheffield United https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22758560 3 June 2013 BBC Sport 3 June 2013 35Goalkeeper GKCoyne Danny WAL Danny CoyneENG Shrewsbury TownReleased1 July 2013http://www.shrewsburytown.com/news/article/23jul13-danny-coyne-joins-town-staff-939293.aspx? Danny Coyne joins Town staff Shrewsbury Town F.C. 23 July 2013 29 July 201318Midfielder MFHarriott Matthew IRE Matthew HarriottENG Northampton TownReleased1 July 2013Northampton sign former Sheffield United midfielder https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23899696 30 August 2013 BBC Sport 30 August 2013 3Defender DFJean-François Lecsinel HAI Lecsinel Jean-FrançoisReleased1 July 201314Forward FWKitson Dave ENG Dave KitsonENG Oxford UnitedFree1 July 2013Dave Kitson: Oxford United sign ex-Sheffield United striker https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23085801 27 June 2013 BBC Sport 27 June 2013 21Forward FWChapell Jordan ENG Jordan ChapellENG Torquay UnitedFree9 July 2013Torquay United sign Courtney Cameron and Jordan Chapell https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23239430 9 July 2013 BBC Sport 9 July 2013 17Forward FWCresswell Richard ENG Richard CresswellENG York CityFree16 July 2013Richard's Coming Home http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/richard-cresswell-returns-919572.aspx 16 July 2013 York City F.C. Official Website 16 July 2013 –Forward FWTønne Erik NOR Erik TønneNOR Sandnes UlfFree8 August 201311Midfielder MFMcDonald SCO Kevin McDonaldENG Wolverhampton WanderersUndisclosed14 August 2013http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130814-mcdonald-departs-992138.aspx McDonald departs Sheffield United FC Official Website 14 August 2013 14 August 20134Defender DFHigginbotham GIB Danny HigginbothamENG ChesterFree29 August 2013Chester FC sign Sheffield United defender https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23891032 29 August 2013 BBC Sport 29 August 2013 Winter Squad #PositionPlayerTransferred toFeeDateSource18Forward FWKing Marlon JAM Marlon KingReleasedN/A31 December 20133Defender DFWilliams Marcus ENG Marcus WilliamsENG Scunthorpe UnitedFree10 January 201429DFMcMahon Tony ENG Tony McMahonBlackpool ENG BlackpoolSwap30 January 201433DFMcMahon Tony IRE Aaron BarryBlackpool NIR Derry CityFree6 February 2014 Loan out Squad #PositionPlayerLoaned toStartEndSource–FWTonne Erik NOR Erik TønneHamKam NOR HamKam3 April 20138 August 2013http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130403-departures-751052.aspx Departures Sheffield United FC Official Web Site 3 April 2013 8 May 2013 https://archive.today/20130505141447/http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130403-departures-751052.aspx 5 May 2013 dead33DFBarry Aaron IRE Aaron BarryDumbarton SCO Dumbarton1 August 20133 January 2014Barry farmed out to Dumbarton http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8850460/barry-farmed-out-to-dumbarton 1 August 2013 Sky Sports News 1 August 201327MFWhitehouse Elliott ENG Elliott WhitehouseYork City ENG York City12 September 20135 January 2014Youngster joins Minstermen http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130912-youngster-joins-minstermen-1048456.aspx 13 September 2013 Sheffield United F.C. Official Web Site 12 September 20139FWPorter Chris ENG Chris PorterChesterfield ENG Chesterfield4 October 20132 November 2013Loan move for Porter http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20131004-loan-move-for-porter-1095482.aspx 5 October 2013 Sheffield United F.C. Official Web Site 4 October 2013http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-clough-defends-his-players-1-6213507 Clough defends his players The Sheffield Star 5 November 2013 5 November 201324FWIronside Joe ENG Joe IronsideHalifax Town ENG Halifax Town12 November 20135 January 201426MFMcFadzean Callum ENG Callum McFadzeanChesterfield ENG Chesterfield22 November 20133 January 20142DFWestlake Darryl ENG Darryl WestlakeMansfield Town ENG Mansfield Town28 November 201330 June 20143DFWilliams Marcus ENG Marcus WilliamsScunthorpe United ENG Scunthorpe United28 November 20131 January 201410FWTaylor Lyle ENG Lyle TaylorPartick Thistle SCO Partick Thistle1 January 2014–FWSmith Jahmal ENG Jahmal SmithHarrogate Town ENG Harrogate Town3 January 201422DFMcGinty Sean IRE Sean McGintyNorthampton Town ENG Northampton Town10 January 20145 February 2014http://www.football-league.co.uk/league2/news/20140205/northampton-town-end-matty-blair-and-sean-mcginty-loan-deals_2293326_3655124 Northampton Town end Matty Blair and Sean McGinty loan deals The Football League 5 February 2014 7 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140223002952/http://www.football-league.co.uk/league2/news/20140205/northampton-town-end-matty-blair-and-sean-mcginty-loan-deals_2293326_3655124 23 February 2014 dead dmy-all19MFBrandy Febian ENG Febian BrandyWalsall ENG Walsall14 January 201416MFCuvelier Florent BEL Florent CuvelierPort Vale ENG Port Vale16 January 201429DFMcMahon Tony ENG Tony McMahonBlackpool ENG Blackpool24 January 201430 January 201424FWIronside Joe ENG Joe IronsideHarrogate Town ENG Harrogate Town11 February 2014–MFHodder Jordan ENG Jordan HodderHarrogate Town ENG Buxton22 February 201426MFMcFadzean Callum ENG Callum McFadzeanBurton Albion ENG Burton Albion21 March 201412FWMiller Shaun ENG Shaun MillerShrewsbury Town ENG Shrewsbury Town22 March 2014https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26699614 Shrewsbury Town sign Sheffield United striker BBC Sport 22 March 2013 23 March 201327MFWhitehouse Elliott ENG Elliott WhitehouseAlfreton Town ENG Alfreton Town24 March 201422DFMcGinty Sean IRE Sean McGintyRochdale ENG Rochdale27 March 2014 Contracts New contracts and contract extensions. PlayerDateLengthContracted untilReference / Notes Barry Aaron Ireland Aaron Barry 18 June 2013 1 1 Year 14 Summer 2014 Chapell Jordan England Jordan Chapell 18 June 2013 1 1 Year 14 Summer 2014 Higginbotham Danny Gibraltar Danny Higginbotham 18 June 2013 1 1 Year 14 Summer 2014 Hodder Jordan England Jordan Hodder 18 June 2013 1 1 Year 14 Summer 2014 Kennedy Terry England Terry Kennedy 18 June 2013 1 1 Year 14 Summer 2014 McFadzean Callum England Callum McFadzean 18 June 2013 1 1 Year 14 Summer 2014 Smith Jahmal England Jahmal Smith 18 June 2013 1 1 Year 14 Summer 2014 Whitehouse Elliott England Elliott Whitehouse 18 June 2013 1 1 Year 14 Summer 2014 Flynn Ryan Scotland Ryan Flynn 2 May 2014 2 2 Year 16 Summer 2016 League table SHU Season firsts Player début Players making their first team Sheffield United début in a fully competitive match. Squad #PositionPlayerDateOpponentsGroundNotes104 FWTaylor Lyle ENG Lyle Taylor2 August 2013Notts CountyBramall LaneSubhttp://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=50091&season_id=143 Games played by Lyle Taylor in 2013/2014 Soccerbase 10 August 2013143 MFMcGinn Stephen SCO Stephen McGinn2 August 2013Notts CountyBramall Lanehttp://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=45891&season_id=143 Games played by Stephen McGinn in 2013/2014 Soccerbase 10 August 2013173 MFCoady Conor ENG Conor Coady2 August 2013Notts CountyBramall LaneSubhttp://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=58424&season_id=143 Games played by Conor Coady in 2013/2014 Soccerbase 10 August 2013193 MFBrandy Febian ENG Febian Brandy2 August 2013Notts CountyBramall Lanehttp://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=48321&season_id=143 Games played by Febian Brandy in 2013/2014 Soccerbase 10 August 2013202 DFMcGinty Sean IRE Sean McGinty17 August 2013Colchester UnitedBramall LaneGames played by Sean McGinty in 2013/2014 http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=64219&season_id=143 17 August 2013 Soccerbase302 DFJohns Jasper NIR Jasper Johns17 August 2013Colchester UnitedBramall LaneSubGames played by Jasper Johns in 2013/2014 http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=70535&season_id=143 17 August 2013 Soccerbase113 MFBaxter Jose ENG Jose Baxter31 August 2013Milton Keynes DonsBramall LaneGames played by Jose Baxter in 2013/2014 http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=49716&season_id=143 1 September 2013 Soccerbase 163 MFCuvelier Florent BEL Florent Cuvelier3 September 2013Scunthorpe UnitedGlanford ParkFootball League TrophyGames played by Florent Cuvelier in 2013/2014 http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=55216&season_id=143 4 September 2013 Soccerbase 214 FWBunn Harry ENG Harry Bunn7 September 2013Rotherham UnitedNew York StadiumSubGames played by Harry Bunn in 2013/2014 http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=62919&season_id=143 8 September 2013 Soccerbase44 FWHall Ryan ENG Ryan Hall21 September 2013Preston North EndBramall LaneGames played by Ryan Hall in 2013/2014 http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=41444&season_id=143 22 September 2013 Soccerbase184 FWKing Marlon JAM Marlon King21 September 2013Preston North EndBramall LaneGames played by Marlon King in 2013/2014 http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=15062&season_id=143 22 September 2013 Soccerbase222 DFLappin Simon SCO Simon Lappin4 October 2013Crawley TownBramall LaneGames played by Simon Lappin in 2013/2014 http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=16965&season_id=143 Soccerbase 3 November 201342 DFWhite Aidan IRE Aidan White2 November 2013Shrewsbury TownNew MeadowGames played by Aiden White in 2013/2014 http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=49793&season_id=143 Soccerbase 3 November 2013184 FWPaynter Billy ENG Billy Paynter11 January 2014Notts CountyMeadow LaneSubGames played by Billy Paynter in 2013/2014 http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=24697&season_id=143 Soccerbase 27 January 201442 DFBrayford John ENG John Brayford26 January 2014FulhamBramall LaneFA CupGames played by John Brayford in 2013/2014 http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=43427&season_id=143 Soccerbase 27 January 201432 DFHarris Bob SCO Bob Harris26 January 2014FulhamBramall LaneFA Cup, SubGames played by Robert Harris in 2013/2014 http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=39331&season_id=143 Soccerbase 27 January 2014213 MFScougall Stefan SCO Stefan Scougall26 January 2014FulhamBramall LaneFA Cup, SubGames played by Stefan Scougall in 2013/2014 http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=57385&season_id=143 Soccerbase 27 January 2014223 MFDavies Ben ENG Ben Davies19 February 2014GillinghamPriestfield StadiumSubGames played by Ben Davies in 2013/2014 http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=19079&season_id=143 Soccerbase 27 January 2014282 DFFreemon Kieron WAL Kieron Freeman12 March 2014Carlisle UnitedBramall LaneSubGames played by Kieron Freeman in 2013/2014 http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=60651&season_id=143 Soccerbase 2 April 2014293 MFKhan Otis PAK Otis Khan25 March 2014Crawley TownBroadfield StadiumSubGames played by Otis Khan in 2013/2014 http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=75196&season_id=143 Soccerbase 2 April 2014423 MFDimaio Connor IRE Connor Dimaio25 March 2014Crawley TownBroadfield StadiumSubGames played by Connor Dimaio in 2013/2014 http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=74662&season_id=143 Soccerbase 2 April 2014383 MFReed Louis ENG Louis Reed8 April 2014Rotherham UnitedBramall LaneSubGames played by Louis Reed in 2013/2014 http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=74868&season_id=143 Soccerbase 20 April 2014 Début goal Players scoring their first goal for Sheffield United in a competitive fixture. Squad #PositionPlayerDateOpponentsGroundNotes113 FWBaxter Jose ENG Jose Baxter7 September 2013Rotherham UnitedNew York Stadium183 FWKing Marlon JAM Marlon King4 October 2013Crawley TownBramall Lane103 FWTaylor Lyle ENG Lyle Taylor13 October 2013Coventry CitySixfields Stadium (Northampton)172 MFCoady Conor ENG Conor Coady30 November 2013Leyton OrientMatchroom Stadium212 MFStefan Scougall SCO Stefan Scougall8 February 2014Shrewsbury TownBramall Lane31 DFBrayford John ENG John Brayford22 February 2014Bristol CityBramall Lane222 MFBen Davies ENG Ben Davies4 March 2014Peterborough UnitedBramall Lane Stadia First ever visit to a stadium for a competitive fixture VenueOppositionDateResultScoreNotesNew York StadiumRotherham United7 September 2013Loss3–1Sixfields Stadium (Northampton)Coventry City13 October 2013Loss3–2 Squad statistics Appearances and goals 3 May 2014 League One FA Cup League Cup FL Trophy 1 Mark Howard GK ENG 19 0 4 0 1 0 2 0 2 Darryl Westlake DF ENG 4+3 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 Bob Harris DF SCO 9+2 0 4+1 0 0 0 0 0 4 John Brayford DF ENG 15 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 5 Harry Maguire DF ENG 41 5 8 1 1 0 2 0 6 Matt Hill DF ENG 24+8 0 4+3 0 0 0 0 0 7 Ryan Flynn MF SCO 28+3 6 6+1 2 1 0 1 0 8 Michael Doyle MF IRL 41+1 2 7 0 1 1 1 0 9 Chris Porter FW ENG 16+17 7 5+3 4 1 0 0 0 10 Lyle Taylor FW ENG 9+11 2 0+2 0 0+1 0 1+1 0 11 Jose Baxter FW ENG 29+6 6 6+2 2 0 0 1+1 0 12 Shaun Miller FW ENG 5+8 0 1+2 1 0 0 0 0 14 Stephen McGinn MF SCO 23+8 0 4+3 0 0 0 1 0 15 Neill Collins DF SCO 44 2 8 0 1 0 2 0 16 Florent Cuvelier MF BEL 5+2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 17 Conor Coady MF ENG 32+7 5 7+1 1 1 0 2 0 18 Billy Paynter FW ENG 6+7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 Febian Brandy FW ENG 10+4 0 0 0 0+1 0 0 0 20 Sean McGinty DF IRL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0+1 0 21 Stefan Scougall MF SCO 13+2 2 4+1 1 0 0 0 0 22 Ben Davies MF ENG 8+10 3 0+2 0 0 0 0 0 23 Jamie Murphy FW SCO 25+9 4 6+1 3 0 0 1 0 24 Joe Ironside FW ENG 1+3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 25 George Long GK ENG 27 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 26 Callum McFadzean MF ENG 3+4 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 27 Elliott Whitehouse MF ENG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 Kieron Freeman DF WAL 10+2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 Otis Khan MF PAK 0+2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 Jasper Johns DF NIR 0+1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 Terry Kennedy DF ENG 3+2 0 0+1 0 0 0 0 0 34 George Willis GK ENG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 Jake Eyre FW WAL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36 Diego De Girolamo FW ITA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37 Dominic Calvert-Lewin MF ENG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 38 Louis Reed MF ENG 0+1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 42 Connor Dimaio MF IRL 2+1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |- |colspan="16"|Players who left before the end of the season: 3 Marcus Williams DF ENG 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 Ryan Hall FW ENG 3+1 0 0 0 0 0 0+1 0 4 Danny Higginbotham DF GIB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Aidan White DF IRL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 Kevin McDonald MF SCO 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 18 Marlon King FW JAM 7+1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 21 Harry Bunn FW ENG 0+2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 Simon Lappin DF SCO 7+2 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 29 Tony McMahon DF ENG 23 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 33 Aaron Barry DF IRL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |} Top scorers PlaceNumberNationPositionNameLeague OneFA CupLeague CupFL TrophyTotal19ENGFWChris Porter740011211ENGFWJose Baxter6200837SCOMFRyan Flynn5200723SCOMFJamie Murphy43007417ENGMFConor Coady510065ENGDFHarry Maguire51006522ENGMFBen Davies300038IREMFMichael Doyle2010321SCOMFStefan Scougall2100364ENGDFJohn Brayford1100215SCODFNeill Collins2000210ENGFWLyle Taylor20002718JAMFWMarlon King1000111SCOMFKevin McDonald1000112ENGFWShaun Miller01001Total45161061 United also benefited from three own goals, one in the Football League and one in the FA Cup. Clean sheets 18 April 2014 Rank Ranking Pos Position No. Squad Number Nat Nationality NameLeague OneFA CupLeague CupFLTTotal1GK1ENGMark Howard12201152GK23ENGGeorge Long51006Total1730121 Penalties Penalties Awarded Date Penalty Taker Goalkeeper Opponent Scored? Competition 9 Nov 2013 ENG Chris Porter ENG Sam Walker Colchester United FA Cup 26 Nov 2013 ENG Chris Porter ENG Richard O'Donnell Walsall League One 16 Feb 2014 ENG Chris Porter NED Dorus de Vries Nottingham Forest FA Cup 22 Feb 2014 ENG Jose Baxter ENG Simon Moore Bristol City League One 25 Feb 2014 ENG Chris Porter ENG Sam Walker Colchester United League One 8 Apr 2014 ENG Ben Davies ENG Adam Collin Rotherham United League One Penalties Conceded Date Penalty Taker Goalkeeper Opponent Scored? Competition 7 Sep 2013 WAL Daniel Nardiello ENG Mark Howard Rotherham United League One 1 Jan 2014 ENG Craig Westcarr ENG George Long Walsall League One Disciplinary record NumberNationPositionNameLeague OneFA CupLeague CupFL TrophyTotal5ENGDFHarry Maguire1201000001308IRLMFMichael Doyle600100006119ENGMFFebian Brandy220000002229ENGDFTony McMahon800000008015SCODFNeill Collins302000005011ENGFWJose Baxter201000104017ENGMFConor Coady400000004022ENGMFBen Davies30000000307SCOMFRyan Flynn20100000303SCODFBob Harris102000003012ENGMFShaun Miller20100000306ENGDFMatt Hill200000002014SCOMFStephen McGinn200000002021ENGFWHarry Bunn100000001028WALDFKeiron Freeman100000001030NIRMFJasper Johns100000001030ENGGKGeorge Long001000001026ENGMFCallum McFadzean100000001018ENGFWBilly Paynter100000001021SCOMFStefan Scougall100000001010ENGFWLyle Taylor00000010102ENGDFDarryl Westlake10000000103ENGDFMarcus Williams1000000010Total5621010020683 International Call-ups No.PNameSquadCompetitionOppositionDateCapGoalsNotes25GKGeorge LongENG England U202013 FIFA U-20 World Cuphttp://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130528-world-cup-awaits-george-836041.aspx World Cup awaits George Sheffield United FC Official Web Site 28 May 2013 10 August 2013IRQ Iraq U2023 June 2013N—CHI Chile U2026 June 2013N—EGY Egypt U2029 June 2013N—30 DF Jasper JohnsNIR Northern Ireland U19 FriendlySCO Scotland U19Call-ups http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130805-call-ups-970310.aspx 6 August 2013 Sheffield United FC Official Website 5 August 201313 August 2013N—— MF Jamie McDonaghNIR Northern Ireland U19 FriendlySCO Scotland U1913 August 2013Y020pxBoss offers Jamie his support http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-boss-offers-jamie-his-support-1-5957277 17 August 2013 Sheffield Star 15 August 2013 25 GK George LongENG England U21 FriendlySCO Scotland U2113 August 2013N—20 DF Sean McGintyIRE Ireland U21 2015 U-21 Euro Qualifier G6FRO Faroe Islands U21Call up for Sean http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130809-call-up-for-sean-981019.aspx 9 August 2013 Sheffield United FC Official Website 9 August 2013 14 August 2013Y0Faroe Islands U21 1–4 Republic of Ireland U21 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/international/2013/0814/468183-faroe-islands-u21-republic-of-ireland-u21/ 14 August 2013 Raidió Teilifís Éireann 14 August 2013 42MFConnor DimaioIRE Ireland U19FriendlyNOR Norway U19U19 squad changes for Norway friendlies http://www.fai.ie/international/under-19/103442-u19-squad-changes-for-norway-friendlies.html 13 August 2013 Football Association of Ireland Official Website 11 August 2013 13 August 2013N—15 August 2013Y0Republic of Ireland 1 Norway 2 http://www.fai.ie/international/under-19/103459-ireland-u19s-suffer-close-defeat-by-norway-in-friendly.html 17 August 2013 Football Association of Ireland Official Website 15 August 2013 —DFIoan EvansWAL Wales U17FriendlyMLT Malta U17http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130813-another-call-up-989156.aspx Another call-up Sheffield United FC Official Website 13 August 2013 13 August 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130815125309/http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130813-another-call-up-989156.aspx 15 August 2013 dead dmy-all20 August 2013Y 1http://www.mfa.com.mt/en/news/news/693/malta-u17-lose-4-0-in-first-friendly-match-against-wales.htm Malta U17 lose 4–0 in first friendly match against Wales Malta Football Association 21 August 2013 24 August 201322 August 2013N—25GKGeorge LongENG England U212015 U-21 Euro Qualifiers G1England call for George http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130827-england-call-for-george-1017607.aspx 27 August 2013 Sheffield United FC Official Website 27 August 2013 MDA Moldova U215 September 2013N—FIN Finland U219 September 2013N—20 DF Sean McGintyIRE Ireland U21 2015 U-21 Euro Qualifier G6Derby selection dilemma http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-derby-selection-dilemma-1-5988974 27 August 2013 Sheffield Star 27 August 2013 GER Germany U219 September 2013Y0http://www.fai.ie/international/under-21/103511-germany-too-strong-for-ireland-u21s.html Germany too strong for Ireland U21s Football Association of Ireland 9 September 2013 12 September 201330 DF Jasper JohnsNIR Northern Ireland U19 FriendlyAUT Austria U19Another Blade is selected by his country http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-another-blade-is-selected-by-his-country-1-5992127 28 August 2013 Sheffield Star 28 August 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20140309160147/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-another-blade-is-selected-by-his-country-1-5992127 9 March 2014 dead 11 September 2013N ——DFIoan EvansWAL Wales U17UEFA U-17 Championshiphttp://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130910-academy-call-up-989156.aspx International call for Academy skipper Sheffield United FC Official Web site 10 September 2013 12 September 2013 https://archive.today/20130912080906/http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130910-academy-call-up-989156.aspx 12 September 2013 dead dmy-all SCO Scotland U1723 September 2013Y0International joy for young Blade http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130930-academy-call-up-989156.aspx 2 October 2013 Sheffield United FC Official Website 20 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131002074018/http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130930-academy-call-up-989156.aspx 2 October 2013 dead dmy-all HUN Hungary U1725 September 2013Y0SLO Slovenia U1728 September 2013Y025GKGeorge LongENG England U212015 U-21 Euro Qualifiers G1http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20131003-long-call-up-1093155.aspx Another call up for Long Sheffield United FC Official Website 3 October 2013 6 October 2013 https://archive.today/20131007064238/http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20131003-long-call-up-1093155.aspx 7 October 2013 dead dmy-all SMR San Marino U2110 October 2013N—LTU Lithuania U2115 October 2013N—20DF Sean McGintyIRE Ireland U212015 U-21 Euro Qualifier G6McGinty call up http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20131001-mcginty-call-up-1088475.aspx 2 October 2013 Sheffield United FC Official Website 1 October 2013 ROM Romania U21 11 October 2013Y0Romania 0–0 Republic of Ireland https://www.uefa.com/under21/match/2011491--romania-vs-republic-of-ireland/ 29 October 2013 UEFA 11 October 2013 15 October 2013Y0Republic of Ireland 0–1 Romania https://www.uefa.com/under21/match/2011501--republic-of-ireland-vs-romania/ 29 October 2013 UEFA 15 October 2013 18 FW Marlon KingJAM Jamaica 2014 WC Qualifier CONCACAF 4th roundKing call-up http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20131002-king-call-up-1091439.aspx 2 October 2013 Sheffield United FC Official Website 2 October 2013 HON Honduras 15 October 2013N—25GKGeorge LongENG England U212015 U-21 Euro Qualifiers G1SUFC Long in England squad http://www.sheffutd.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=338143 9 November 2013 vitalfootball.co.uk 8 November 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131109184036/http://www.sheffutd.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=338143 9 November 2013 deadFIN Finland U21 14 November 2013N —SMR San Marino U2119 November 2013N – 20DFSean McGintyIRE Ireland U212015 U-21 Euro Qualifier G6FRO Faroe Islands U21 15 November 2013 Y 0 https://int.soccerway.com/players/sean-mcginty/134037/ S. McGinty Soccerway 8 December 2013MNE Montenegro U2119 November 2013 Y 0 5 March 2014 Y 0 http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140224-irish-eyes-smile-on-blades-1381018.aspx Irish eyes smile on Blades Sheffield United FC Official Web Site 24 February 2014 2 March 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140307132411/http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140224-irish-eyes-smile-on-blades-1381018.aspx 7 March 2014 dead dmy-allhttp://www.fai.ie/international/under-21/103804-u21s-lose-at-home-to-montenegro.html U21s lose at home to Montenegro Football Association of Ireland 5 March 2014 6 March 201442MFConnor DimaioIRE Ireland U19FriendlyROM Romania U191 March 2014Y06 March 2014Y036FWDiego De GirolamoITA Italy U19FriendlyGER Germany U195 March 2014Y1—DFIoan EvansWAL Wales U172014 UEFA U-17 Elite RoundMore recognition: Evans Wales U17 http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140311-more-recognition-1412520.aspx 11 March 2014 Sheffield United F.C. Official Website 11 March 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140313165348/http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140311-more-recognition-1412520.aspx 13 March 2014 dead dmy-all SUI Switzerland U1726 March 2014Y0Switzerland 1 – Wales 0 https://www.uefa.com/under17/match/2013473--switzerland-vs-wales/ 2 April 2014 UEFA 26 March 2014 ESP Spain U1728 March 2014Y0Spain 1 – Wales 0 https://www.uefa.com/under17/match/2013486--spain-vs-wales/ 2 April 2014 UEFA 28 March 2014 RUS Russia U1731 March 2014Y0Wales 0 – Russia 2 https://www.uefa.com/under17/match/2013501--wales-vs-russia/ 2 April 2014 UEFA 31 March 201442MFConnor DimaioIRE Ireland U19FriendlyMEX Mexico U20http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/connor-dimaio-sheffield-united-republic-of-ireland-1202925.aspx Call up for Connor Sheffield United F.C. 24 April 2014 26 April 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140426114616/http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/connor-dimaio-sheffield-united-republic-of-ireland-1202925.aspx 26 April 2014 dead dmy-all13 May 2014Y0Ireland U19s lose to Mexico U20s in Tallaght http://www.fai.ie/international/under-19/103969-ireland-u19s-lose-to-mexico-u20s-in-tallaght.html 28 May 2014 Football Association of Ireland 13 May 201415 May 2014Y0Ireland U19s suffer Mexican defeat http://www.fai.ie/international/under-19/103973-ireland-u19s-suffer-mexican-defeat.html 28 May 2014 Football Association of Ireland 15 May 201421 MF Stefan ScougallSCO Scotland U21 2015 U-21 Euro Qualifier G3http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140513-scougall-call-up-1434925.aspx Scougall call up Sheffield United F.C. 13 May 2014 14 May 2014NED Netherlands U21 28 May 2014Y0Scotland U21 1- Netherlands U21 6 http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/283561/teams 28 May 2014 Sky Sports News 28 May 2014 Matches Key #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFCCCC Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA Football League One 2 August 2013 19:45 Sheffield United 2–1 Notts County McDonald 30Maguire 67 Liddle 0 13Showunmi 59 Bramall Lane (Report) 17,944 W 10 August 2013 15:00 Brentford 3–1 Sheffield United Forshaw 35Grigg 63 76 Collins 57 Griffin Park (Report) 7,316 L 17 August 2013 15:00 Sheffield United 1–1 Colchester United Maguire 45 Sears 25 Bramall Lane (Report) 17,167 D 24 August 2013 15:00 Bradford City 2–0 Sheffield United Wells 45 87 Valley Parade (Report) 18,041 L 31 August 2013 15:00 Sheffield United 0–1 MK Dons Kay 87 Bramall Lane (Report) 15,080 L 7 September 2013 15:00 Rotherham United 3–1 Sheffield United Agard 51Nardiello 72 pen.Milsom 75 Baxter 37 New York Stadium (Report) 11,758 L 14 September 2013 15:00 Carlisle United 1–0 Sheffield United Robson 54 Brunton Park (Report) 4,863 L 21 September 2013 15:00 Sheffield United 0–1 Preston North End Beavon 68 Bramall Lane (Report) 16,319 L 28 September 2013 15:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers 2–0 Sheffield United Griffiths 66Sako 90+1 Molineux Stadium (Report) 20,417 L 4 October 2013 19:45 Sheffield United 1–1 Crawley Town King 63 Proctor 10 Bramall Lane (Report) 15,401 D 13 October 2013 16:00 Coventry City 3–2 Sheffield United Clarke 6 49Wilson 32 Taylor 62 80 Sixfields Stadium, Northampton (Report) 2,078 L 19 October 2013 15:00 Sheffield United 2–1 Port Vale Collins 12Doyle 75 Jones 2 19Yates 45 Bramall Lane (Report) 18,545 W 22 October 2013 19:30 Peterborough United 0–0 Sheffield United London Road Stadium (Report) 6,435 D 26 October 2013 15:00 Sheffield United 3–1 Crewe Alexandra Maguire 18 29Flynn 55 Clayton 77 Bramall Lane (Report) 18,784 W 2 November 2013 15:00 Shrewsbury Town 2–0 Sheffield United Jacobson 39McAlinden 80 Brandy 0 57 Greenhous Meadow (Report) 6,226 L 16 November 2013 15:00 Sheffield United 1–2 Gillingham Porter 19 Kedwell 7McDonald 47 Bramall Lane (Report) 16,560 L 23 November 2013 15:00 Bristol City 0–1 Sheffield United Flint 78 o.g. Ashton Gate (Report) 13,220 W 26 November 2013 19:45 Sheffield United 1–1 Walsall Porter 45+2 pen. Westcarr 47 Bramall Lane (Report) 14,796 D 30 November 2013 15:00 Leyton Orient 1–1 Sheffield United Cox 82 Coady 67 Matchroom Stadium (Report) 6,586 D 14 December 2013 15:00 Sheffield United 1–0 Swindon Town Baxter 67 Bramall Lane (Report) 15,430 W 21 December 2013 15:00 Stevenage 0–0 Sheffield United Broadhall Way (Report) 3,003 D 26 December 2013 15:00 Sheffield United 1–1 Oldham Athletic Baxter 54 Clarke-Harris 6 Bramall Lane (Report) 19,551 D 29 December 2013 15:00 Sheffield United 3–1 Tranmere Rovers Murphy 9Baxter 56Flynn 67 Taylor 85 Bramall Lane (Report) 17,460 W 1 January 2014 15:00 Walsall 2–1 Sheffield United Westcarr 52 pen.Chambers 62 Porter 17 Bank's Stadium (Report) 5,015 L 11 January 2014 15:00 Notts County 2–1 Sheffield United Showunmi 26Fotheringham 68 Coady 2 Meadow Lane (Report) 8,564 L 18 January 2014 15:00 Sheffield United 2–2 Bradford City Murphy 8Maguire 40 Jones 56Hanson 63 Bramall Lane (Report) 18,794 D 1 February 2014 15:00 Crewe Alexandra 3–0 Sheffield United Aneke 37 45Moore 90+4 Alexandra Stadium (Report) 5,437 L 8 February 2014 15:00 Sheffield United 2–0 Shrewsbury Town Flynn 11Scougall 17 Bramall Lane (Report) 15,987 W 19 February 2014 19:45 Gillingham 0–1 Sheffield United Coady 41 Priestfield Stadium (Report) 5,766 W 22 February 2014 15:00 Sheffield United 3–0 Bristol City Brayford 43Flynn 58Baxter 70 pen. Bramall Lane (Report) 19,271 W 25 February 2014 19:45 Colchester United 0–1 Sheffield United Porter 87 pen. Colchester Community Stadium [(Report)] 3,088 W 1 March 2014 15:00 MK Dons 0–1 Sheffield United Scougall 23 Stadium mk (Report) 9,192 W 4 March 2014 19:30 Sheffield United 2–0 Peterborough United Davies 47Porter 88 Bramall Lane (Report) 16,051 W 11 March 2014 19:45 Sheffield United 1–0 Carlisle United Baxter 28 Bramall Lane (Report) 15,437 W 17 March 2014 15:00 Preston North End 0–0 Sheffield United Deepdale (Report) 8,892 D 22 March 2014 13:25 Sheffield United 0–2 Wolverhampton Wanderers Henry 13Edwards 53 Bramall Lane (Report) 21,659 L 25 March 2014 19:45 Crawley Town 0–2 Sheffield United Coady 19 63 Broadfield Stadium (Report) 3,622 W 29 March 2014 15:15 Swindon Town 2–1 Sheffield United Miles Storey 18Thompson 90 Doyle 59 County Ground (Report) 8,441 L 1 April 2014 19:45 Sheffield United 0–0 Brentford Bramall Lane (Report) 15,730 D 5 April 2014 15:00 Sheffield United 1–1 Leyton Orient Murphy 63 Cox 41 Bramall Lane (Report) 16,809 D 8 April 2014 19:45 Sheffield United 1–0 Rotherham United Davies 90 pen. Bramall Lane (Report) 21,529 W 18 April 2014 19:45 Sheffield United 1–0 Stevenage Mousinho 10 o.g. Bramall Lane (Report) 17,629 W 21 April 2014 15:00 Tranmere Rovers 0–0 Sheffield United Prenton Park (Report) 5,590 D 25 April 2014 19:45 Port Vale 1–2 Sheffield United Dodds 51 Murphy 83Porter 90 Vale Park (Report) 6,394 W 29 April 2014 19:45 Oldham Athletic 1–1 Sheffield United Wilson 17 Porter 84 Boundary Park (Report) 3,949 D 3 May 2014 15:00 Sheffield United 2–1 Coventry City Flynn 62Davies 73 Delfouneso 39 Bramall Lane (Report) 20,723 W FA Cup Round 1 9 November 2013 15:00 Colchester United 2–3 Sheffield United Bonne 48Garbutt 64 Maguire 10Walker 12 o.g.Porter 81 pen. Colchester Community Stadium (Report) 2,509 W Round 2 8 December 2013 12:00 Cambridge United 0–2 Sheffield United Baxter 12Murphy 58 Abbey Stadium (Report) 4,593 W Round 3 4 January 2014 15:00 Aston Villa 1–2 Sheffield United Helenius 75 Murphy 20Flynn 81 Villa Park (Report) W Round 4 26 January 2014 13:00 Sheffield United 1–1 Fulham Porter 31 Doyle 0 51 Rodallega 75 Bramall Lane (Report) 16,324 D Round 4r 4 February 2014 19:45 Fulham 0–1 Sheffield United Miller 120 Craven Cottage (Report) 10,139 W Y Round 5 16 February 2014 15:00 Sheffield United 3–1 Nottingham Forest Coady 66Porter 90 pen. 90+2 Paterson 28 Bramall Lane (Report) 25,118 W Round 6 9 March 2014 12:00 Sheffield United 2–0 Charlton Athletic Flynn 65Brayford 67 Bramall Lane (Report) 30,048 W Semi-final 13 April 2014 16:07 Hull City 5–3 Sheffield United Sagbo 42Fryatt 49Huddlestone 54Quinn 67Meyler 90 Baxter 19Scougall 44Murphy 90 Wembley Stadium, London (Report) 71,820 L Football League Cup Round 1 6 August 2013 19:45 Sheffield United 1–2 Burton Albion 64 Doyle 50 90+5 Hussey Bramall Lane (Report) 6,191 L Football League Trophy Round 1 3 September 2013 19:45 Scunthorpe United 0–0 Sheffield United Glanford Park (Report) 2,352 D Burton Dawson Welsh Hawkridge 3–5 Collins Baxter Coady Taylor McGinty Round 2 8 October 2013 19:45 Sheffield United 0–1 Hartlepool United Poole 37 Bramall Lane (Report) 4,189 L Preseason and friendlies 3 July 2013 19:30 Greenock Morton SCO 0–1 Sheffield United Porter 69 Cappielow Park (Report) 709 W 6 July 2013 15:00 Cowdenbeath SCO 1–1 Sheffield United Morton 64 Porter 44 Central Park (Report) 474 D 10 July 2013 19:30 Raith Rovers SCO 1–2 Sheffield United Spence 13 McDonald 28Murphy 34 Stark's Park (Report) 1,054 W 13 July 2013 15:00 Bury 1–3 Sheffield United Harrad 19 Johns 62Murphy 78McGinn 89 Gigg Lane (Report) 1,044 W 20 July 2013 15:00 Mansfield Town 0–1 Sheffield United Brandy 3 Field Mill (Report) 1,912 W 22 July 2013 19:45 Alfreton Town 0–1 Sheffield United XI Taylor 54 North Street (Report) 406 W 26 July 2013 19:30 Sheffield United 2–2 GRE Atromitos Porter 2Taylor 90 Napoleoni 10 25 Bramall Lane (Report) 3,331 D 27 July 2013 13:30 York City 1–1 Sheffield United Bowman 79 McFadzean 8 Bootham Crescent (Report) 2,230 D Honours and awards FA Cup Manager of the Season Nigel Clough PFA League One Team of the Season Harry Maguire Football League Manager of the Month February: Nigel Cloughhttp://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140307-manager-of-the-month-1403261.aspx Nigel collects monthly title Sheffield United FC Official Web Site 7 March 2014 7 March 2014 Football League Team of the Week 10–16 February: Nigel Clough (manager)http://www.football-league.co.uk/features/20140217/sky-bet-football-league-team-of-the-week-100214-160214_2293307_3669873 Sky Bet Football League Team of the Week 10/02/14 – 16/02/14 The Football League 17 February 2014 24 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140310015712/http://www.football-league.co.uk/features/20140217/sky-bet-football-league-team-of-the-week-100214-160214_2293307_3669873 10 March 2014 dead dmy-all 17–23 February: Harry Maguirehttp://www.football-league.co.uk/features/20140224/sky-bet-football-league-team-of-the-week-170214-230214_2293307_3684485 Sky Bet Football League Team of the Week 17/02/14 – 23/02/14 24 February 2014 2 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140302120652/http://www.football-league.co.uk/features/20140224/sky-bet-football-league-team-of-the-week-170214-230214_2293307_3684485 2 March 2014 dead dmy-all 24 February – 2 March: Neill Collinshttp://www.football-league.co.uk/features/20140303/sky-bet-football-league-team-of-the-week-240214-020314_2293307_3695544 Sky Bet Football League Team of the Week 24/02/14 – 02/03/14 The Football League 3 March 2014 15 March 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140313115120/http://www.football-league.co.uk/features/20140303/sky-bet-football-league-team-of-the-week-240214-020314_2293307_3695544 13 March 2014 dead dmy-all League Managers Association performance of the week 16 February 2014: FA Cup fifth round v. Nottingham Foresthttp://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140220-forest-win-earns-accolade-1371791.aspx Forest win earns accolade for Blades Sheffield United FC Official Web Site 20 February 2014 23 February 2014 The Ronnie Radford Award - FA Cup Giant-killers Sheffield United - 3rd round vs Aston Villa (4 January 2014)http://www.thefa.com/news/the-fa-cup/2014/may/sheffield-united-ronnie-radford-award-2014 Sheffield United scoop Ronnie Radford giant-killers award The FA 17 May 2014 17 May 2014 Club end-of-season awards Player of the year: Harry Maguirehttp://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140506-clean-sweep-for-harry-1353118.aspx Clean sweep for Harry Sheffield United F.C. 6 May 2014 8 May 2014 Young player of the year: Connor Dimaio Goal of the Season: Ryan Flynn (vs. Aston Villa) Community player of the year: Michael Doyle References 3 External links Sheffield United F.C. Official Website Category:Sheffield United F.C. seasons Sheffield United