Phil Jagielka

Then a young player who had come through United's academy, Jagielka is still playing at Stoke City

Blades legend Jags explains retirement after Everton, Derby spells

What happened to United side from cup win over Leeds

Phil Jagielka and Chris Basham during their time together at Sheffield United: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Jagielka offers Archer verdict, predicts outcome of United v Everton

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Flint future confirmed as Moore weighs up move – ex-Owls man also let go

Iliman Ndiaye with Sheffield United team mate Max Lowe: Gary Oakley / Sportimage

Five changes, Berge IN: Sheffield United confirmed team v Stoke City

Stoke City manager Alex Neil is a formidable adversary, Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom admits: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Stoke City told: 'Now prepare to face the real United'

Phil Jagielka in action for Stoke City against Sheffield United earlier this season: Andrew Yates / Sportimage

'Phil Jagielka wanted to stay'

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom is prepared to use mental tricks to give his team an edge: Paul Terry / Sportimage

United are prepared to use dirty tricks, opponents warned

Rhian Brewster shows his frustration during Sheffield United's defeat to Stoke City: Andrew Yates / Sportimage

United star rejects injury excuse after Stoke City defeat

Sheffield United midfielder Oliver Norwood looks dejected after the final whistle at Stoke City: Andrew Yates / Sportimage

Five things we learnt at Stoke City

James McAtee of Sheffield United warms up ahead of the game against Stoke City: Andrew Yates / Sportimage

Loan star McAtee shows signs of promise before latest injury concern

Rhian Brewster shows his frustration during Sheffield United's defeat to Stoke City: Andrew Yates / Sportimage

'Men against boys' - What United fans said after 3-1 defeat at Stoke

Sheffield United's players look dejected after watching Liam Delap seal their fate at Stoke City: Andrew Yates / Sportimage

Injuries and absentees create a sorry tale at Stoke

Stoke City manager Alex Neil gestures on the touchline during the game against Sheffield United: Barrington Coombs/PA Wire.

Stoke boss reveals secret behind United win as Blades' stuttering form continues

Skipper John Egan gave Sheffield United another injury scare at Stoke City this afternoon: Andrew Yates / Sportimage

United player ratings v Stoke as Brewster scores but Khadra struggles

Billy Sharp wants to finish his career with Sheffield United: Simon Bellis / Sportimage

Sharp's big wish and contract situation

Phil Jagielka and Chris Basham during their time together at Sheffield United: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

The Blades old boy inspiring Basham as he looks to prolong his career

Blade the support dog at Bramall Lane. Picture credit should read: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Meet Blade the cutting-edge Sheffield United support dog

Phil Jagielka of Stoke City is preparing to face his old club Sheffield United this weekend (George Wood/Getty Images)

United boss quizzed over Jagielka decision ahead of reunion with Stoke

Phil Jagielka took over in goal for Sheffield United after Paddy Kenny was sent off following a tunnel bust-up against Millwall: Ady Kerry

'Serves you right for Muscat, that' - Remembering the 'Rumble in the Tunnel'

Ben Osborn (left) played for Nottingham Forest, Derby County's biggest rivals, before joining Sheffield Unired: Simon Bellis / Sportimage

The trick 'clever' Ben plans to employ at Derby County

Phil Jagielka of Derby County during the Sky Bet Championship match at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Picture credit should read: Simon Bellis / Sportimage

Derby hope to tie Jagielka to new deal before reunion with Blades this weekend

Neil Warnock celebrates Sheffield United's win over Arsenal with Phil Jagielka as goalscorer Christian Nade walks past

The day Jagielka went in goal and kept out Arsenal - 15 years ago today

Billy Sharp of Sheffield Utd (L) celebrates after scoring from the penalty spot with lliman Ndiaye of Sheffield Utd (C) and Ben Osborn of Sheffield United: Andrew Yates / Sportimage

Derby County player gives Blades star tips on facing Forest

Neil Warnock congratulates Derek Geary on his goal against Millwall

Geary on the 'Rumble in the Tunnel'

Sheffield United's Billy Sharp celebrates in front of the Derby fans Barrington Coombs/PA Wire.

Sharp reveals delight at winner against "disrespectful" Derby fans

Wayne Rooney, manager of Derby County: Alistair Langham / Sportimage

Rooney hails "incredible"Jagielka ahead of iconic Bramall Lane return

Wayne Rooney, manager of Derby County (Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)

Why Rooney was "delighted" when Derby County drew Sheffield United in cup tie

Phil Jagielka in action for Derby County (Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Jags feels part of Derby "family" as he prepares for quick United return

Phil Jagielka in action for Derby (Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Wayne Rooney reveals why he wants to sign ex-Blade Phil Jagielka

Liverpool's English defender Ben Davies (L) warms up ahead of the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Brighton and Hove Albion at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on February 3, 2021: PHIL NOBLE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Blades target still set to leave parent club despite call-up

Phil Jagielka played for Derby County against Manchester United at the weekend (Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Derby's hopes of signing former Blades trio receive boost after EFL decision

Phil Jagielka played for Derby County against Manchester United at the weekend (Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Derby's EFL embargo hinders possible signing of former Blades defenders

Wayne Rooney manager of Derby County and players look on before the pre-season friendly match between Derby County and Manchester United at Pride Park. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Three former Sheffield United players get chance to earn contract as Derby Count...

Sheffield United at Chelsea last season, where new manager Slavisa Jokanovic spent two years as a player: David Klein/Sportimage

Blades look to steal a march on rivals in the market

Slavisa Jokanovic is finalising his list of targets: Darren Staples / Sportimage

Slav reveals how he is finalising The Blades' transfer targets

Matt Clarke has spent two seasons on loan at Derby County (Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Premier League defender linked with Blades has similar profile to Jack O'Connell

Phil Jagielka left Sheffield United this summer: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Former Blades defenders may face United next season after Derby trials

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