The United squad from that day have gone on to have varied careers, with several now working away from British shores and one hitting the headlines for child support payments.
Others went into more conventional post-football careers, including management, media and agent representation - while one went down a slightly different path and studied for a doctorate. Click through our photo gallery to see what happened to the Blades’ class of 2003...
5. Rob Kozluk
Seen as the joker in United’s pack, Kozluk could play as well and his versatility on either flank was handy for United. After retiring he moved into coaching and also became a scout, working with Derby and Stoke
6. Peter Ndlovu
Most recently seen as the manager of Mamelodi Sundowns from 2013 to 2015, Ndlovu hit the headlines recently when he claimed he could not afford a £568 child support payment for two kids he had no knowledge of - because he is also paying for 11 others
7. Mark Rankine
A controversial choice in midfield for the play-off final, Rankine played for Tranmere after leaving the Lane and later became an agent - representing, amongst others, former Blades star Kyle Walker
8. Michael Brown
A modern-day legend at the lane because of his exploits that season, Brown left the Blades for Spurs and also played in the Premier League with Fulham. Now a pundit heard across the top-flight for a variety of outlets