Alan Kelly celebrates victory over Blackburn with defender Paul Beesley - Steve EllisAlan Kelly celebrates victory over Blackburn with defender Paul Beesley - Steve Ellis
Alan Kelly celebrates victory over Blackburn with defender Paul Beesley - Steve Ellis

What happened to the Sheffield United side that beat moneybags Blackburn Rovers in 1993 FA Cup quarter-final?

There is something about the FA Cup that seemed to bring out the best in Sheffield United during the 1990s, with many memorable moments and matches at Bramall Lane.

One of the best was the 1993 FA Cup quarter-final against moneybags Blackburn, which saw United progress on penalties and set up a semi-final clash with city rivals Wednesday.

But what happened to Dave Bassett’s boys from that game? Ahead of tonight’s meeting between the Blades and Rovers, we took a trip down memory lane…

Meanwhile, Morgan Gibbs-White has opened up on the difference his loan spell at Sheffield United has made to his career, admitting playing regular football has returned his “belief and confidence”.

“It’s benefitted me massively, coming here,” Gibbs-White admitted, ahead of tonight’s crunch Championship clash at home to Blackburn.

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