Sheffield United's promotion to the Premier League in the summer signalled the end of the road at Bramall Lane for a number of players. Four senior names were released at the expiry of their contracts, their loanees returned to their parent clubs (for the time being) and a host of other younger starlets took the next steps in their fledgling careers.
Amongst those who moved on are some now facing relegation battles and another playing for his boyhood club in Europe, while one was forced into a tragic retirement after a bad injury. From bonafide club legends to lesser-known youngsters, we had a look at the next steps for 23 players after leaving the Lane in the summer...
9. Harry Boyes
After loan spells at Solihull Moors, Forest Green Rovers and Lincoln, Wycombe became Boyes’ latest temporary home in the summer when he signed on loan with the League One side. He has played 21 times for them this season to date | Sportimage
10. Jean Belehouan
A former member of the Manchester United academy, the left-sided defender joined Tranmere Rovers in September 2023 after catching the eye of manager Nigel Adkins in training following his release by the Blades | Sportimage
11. Enda Stevens
Another hugely-experienced player to leave the Blades in the summer, the Republic of Ireland international landed a deal with Championship side Stoke | Sportimage
12. Tom Angell
A left-sided defender, Angell joined Basford United in the summer after being released. Basford assistant manager Luke Potter said after signing him: “After speaking with those at Sheffield United, they had high hopes for him when he came through but, for one reason or another, it didn’t quite work out up there.” | Sportimage