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...
17. Theo Williams
A pacy forward who joined United as an under-12, he departed Bramall Lane in the summer and subsequently signed a two-year deal with Fleetwood Town’s U23 set-up, with an option of a further year | Sportimage
18. Jack O'Connell
One of the biggest travesties in United’s history. O’Connell is a modern-day legend at the Lane but was forced to retire in the summer after a long battle with a knee injury. He has interests in the fitness industry alongside his partner, England Lioness star Alex Greenwood | Sportimage
19. George Broadbent
Another who appeared in pre-season before subsequently moving on, Broadbent was sold to neighbours Doncaster Rovers without making a first-team appearance. He did play 71 senior games on loan at Boreham Wood, Rochdale and United’s sister club Beerschot before moving to Rovers | Sportimage
20. Zak Brunt
Another highly-rated product of United’s youth academy that couldn’t force his way into the first-team, Brunt was sold to Barnet in the summer. He has played 20 times for the National League side this season so far | Sportimage