What happened to the Sheffield United side that shocked Southampton in the League Cup back in 2014?
The last time Sheffield United and Southampton met in a League Cup fixture, the Blades upset the odds and marched all the way to the semi-finals of the competition back in 2014.
Since that meeting, the Blades have been relegated all the way up to the Premier League and back down into the Championship, while the Saints have established themselves in the top-flight ahead of tomorrow evening’s Carabao Cup third-round clash at Bramall Lane.
Here's where the Blades side from the memorable night at Bramall Lane ended up…
Adams went on to score twice in the semi-final second-leg against Spurs at Bramall Lane. Now playing in the Premier League... with Southampton! Photo: Laurence Griffiths
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 this year and recently was appointed at Mansfield Town Photo: Jamie McDonald
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