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?
Another Scottish star in United's ranks, Murphy was transformed into a striker from a winger under Clough before moving to Brighton to further his hopes of winning a Scotland cap. Later moved to his boyhood club Rangers but suffered a bad knee injury and now plays for Hibernian Photo: Jamie McDonald
The striker scored two goals in injury time against Forest that season as United eventually lost 5-3 in the semi-final to Hull at Wembley. Still playing with Crewe Photo: Michael Regan
The mercurial Baxter arrived at Bramall Lane from Oldham, but his time at United ended after he was twice banned for failing drugs tests. He was given a second chance by Everton after his second ban and last year, signed for American side Memphis 901 FC Photo: MARTYN HARRISON
Took over with United in relegation trouble and led them to the brink of the play-offs, reaching the FA Cup semi-final for good measure. Was then sacked after losing in the play-offs and League Cup semi-finals. Left Burton Albion last year before taking over at Mansfield Town Photo: Jamie McDonald
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