United came through 3-1 winners after two goals from James Beattie and another from Jon Stead, this after going a goal behind through Stephen Elliott.
So, ahead of the latest clash between the two sides in South Yorkshire on Monday, we had a look at the Blades’ line-up that day and where their careers ended up taking them next.
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1. Paddy Kenny
Completed a nine-month drug ban before United cashed in and sold him to QPR, who he helped into the Premier League. Now runs his own vehicle transport business Photo: Steve Parkin
2. Leigh Bromby
Bromby made the move directly from Hillsborough to Bramall Lane, and won promotion to the Premier League with the Blades. Later had a second spell at United and is currently Huddersfield Town's 'head of football operations' Photo: Gareth Copley
3. Chris Morgan
Morgan was forced into retirement through injury in July 2012 after an illustrious career with United particularly, which included a short spell in caretaker charge. Now works as an agent Photo: Steve Parkin
4. Matt Kilgallon
Joined from Leeds United in the January of the Premier League season, but couldn't help save the Blades from relegation back to the Championship. He moved to Sunderland in 2010 and later played for Blackburn and Bradford before joining Buxton earlier this year Photo: SCC