Victory over Leeds United and Stefan Scougall's goal against Hull City at Wembley - Sheffield United fans' favourite FA Cup memories

FA Cup third round weekend is one of the most eagerly-anticipated on England’s footballing calendar.
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It pits David against Goliath as the minnows of non-league get their ‘15 minutes of fame’ and a rare opportunity to come face-to-face against the glamour boys from the Premier League.

Third round weekend, and the world’s old competition in general, is steeped in history and packed with giant-killing stories from yesteryear.

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From Sutton United’s win over then top flight Coventry City in 1989 to Shrewsbury Town’s triumph over Everton in 2003, the FA Cup third round has a wonderful habit of producing a shock or two . . . and, of course, some beautiful memories.

So, with another third round weekend upon us, we thought we’d ask United fans for their favourite FA Cup games from yesteryear.

Let’s take a look at what some of you have had to say on our Twitter and Facebook pages.

1-0 quarter-final win over Leeds United in 2003

Callum West tweeted: “Leeds at home 02/03 when the ref took ages to pick the ball up... The celebration that followed was incredible. I was only nine.”

Stefan Scougall celebrates scoring Sheffield United's second goal in the 5-3 defeat to Hull City in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley in 2014. (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP via Getty Images)Stefan Scougall celebrates scoring Sheffield United's second goal in the 5-3 defeat to Hull City in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley in 2014. (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP via Getty Images)
Stefan Scougall celebrates scoring Sheffield United's second goal in the 5-3 defeat to Hull City in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley in 2014. (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP via Getty Images)

FA Cup semi-final defeat to Hull City at Wembley in 2014

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Dave Jones on Twitter wrote: “Limbs at Wembley when Scougall's goal went in. Lad next to me went flying forwards, reemerged with sunglasses snapped in half and missing a lens but still on his face, grinning like a loon.”

Kerrie Roebuck tweeted: “Scougall’s goal v Hull City at Wembley to take us 2-1 up. I ended up three rows down during the celebrations and stuck in a chair. Good times! Get the crowds back ASAP. It’s not the same.”

@dcmcmlxxvi posted: “The FA Cup semi against Hull, when we actually scored at Wembley. We lost 5-3, but the atmosphere was electric.”

Penalty shoot-out win over Coventry City in 1998

Steven West tweeted: “Beating Coventry on penalties to play Newcastle in the semi-final, Me and my old man on were on our way out 1-0 down and gutted then up steps David holdsworth to take it to extra time.”

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@BladeDinno posted: “I was too small to see the pitch during the penalties so I had to rely on the cheers of the crowd. Still remember the double cheer when Alan Kelly saved one that bounced back off the post.”

@gazmangham wrote on Twitter: “Coventry under the lights. Holdsworth’s 89th minute equaliser. Just never ever forgot it.”

3-1 quarter-final win over Newcastle United at St James Park in 1961

Roger Stevenson on Facebook wrote: “Scored all three goals in first 18 minutes.”

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