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.
By Danny Hall
Published 4th Jan 2021, 18:00 BST
Updated 5th Jan 2021, 07:53 BST
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?
Hill played almost 100 times for United before spells at Tranmere Rovers and Bradford Park Avenue. Became involved with a football academy after leaving the Blades Photo: Pete Norton
The former Liverpool trainee joined United from Falkirk in his native Scotland and was a key member of the side that reached the FA Cup semi-final in 2014. After leaving United he went to Oldham before returning north of the border and joining St. Mirren Photo: GLYN KIRK
The Irishman played over 200 games for the Blades in the middle of midfield, captaining them to the semi-finals of both the FA Cup and League Cup during his time at Bramall Lane. Now 38, he is currently at Notts County Photo: Laurence Griffiths
The older brother of Aston Villa midfielder, and former Blades target, John McGinn, Stephen is still only 32 years old but his second spell at his first club, St Mirren, came to an end in June. In September he signed for Hibernian Photo: MARTYN HARRISON
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