17 brilliant pictures from Sheffield United's promotion day at Leicester City, 30 years ago

Ahead of Sheffield United's clash with Leicester City tonight, we took a trip down memory lane to 1990 – when the Blades won at Filbert Street to secure promotion to the First Division.

By Danny Hall

Published 15th Jul 2020, 16:50 BST

Updated 16th Jul 2020, 15:04 BST

Here are 17 photos from our archive from that memorable day in the Midlands.

1. Tony Agana gets past the Leicester keeper to score United's third

Sheffield United v Leicester City - 5 May 1990 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd

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2. Brian Deane scores United's second goal

Sheffield United v Leicester City - 5 May 1990 Photo: Peter Tuffrey

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3. Celebrations in the dressing room

Sheffield United v Leicester City - 5 May 1990 Photo: Peter Tuffrey

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4. Celebrations on the pitch after promotion

Sheffield United v Leicester City - 5 May 1990 Photo: Peter Tuffrey

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