For now, there's still a fine way to get your football fix, with Football Manager 2020 currently allowing people to play for free. For a bit of fun, we simulated five years to the day into the future, and had a look at where every player from Sheffield United's last matchday squad is now.
13. Sub 1: Phil Jagielka - Manager at Stevenage
Jags always looked a dead cert to become a coach, and he's now in his first season with the League Two side. He joined them after ending his career not with the Blades, but Real Salt Lake. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Photo: Shaun Botterill
14. Sub 2: David McGoldrick - A mystery
Scandalously, Didzy was wiped from the database at the end of his career. Shame on you, Football Manager. We'll assume he's now having a lovely time as a pundit, or perhaps reclining on a tropical island. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: GLYN KIRK
15. Sub 3: Michael Verrips - PSV Eindhoven
When Hendo left, the Dutchman spent half a season as United's new number one, but couldn't cut the mustard. Marcus Dewhurst stepped up, and Verrips went back to where it all began. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: OLI SCARFF
16. Sub 4: Lys Mousset - Blackburn Rovers
Rovers got back into the Premier League in 2023, and splashed the cash on Mousset as their marquee signing. However, he's scored just five times in one-and-a-half seasons. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Photo: Michael Regan