United celebrate Jamie Murphy's goal in FA Cup victory over Aston Villa in 2014 - © BLADES SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHYUnited celebrate Jamie Murphy's goal in FA Cup victory over Aston Villa in 2014 - © BLADES SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY
United celebrate Jamie Murphy's goal in FA Cup victory over Aston Villa in 2014 - © BLADES SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY

What happened to... the Sheffield United side that shocked Aston Villa in the FA Cup, seven years ago today?

Seven years ago today, League One Sheffield United shocked Premier League side Aston Villa in the third round of the FA Cup at Villa Park.

United went ahead through Jamie Murphy, before Nicklas Helenius equalised for the hosts. But Ryan Flynn scored a stunning winner for the Blades, who went all the way to the semi-finals of the competition that year before being knocked out by Hull City after extra time at Wembley.

What happened to the Blades XI from that day at Villa Park?

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