As Blades fans dare to dream about a long awaited return to the English top tier, here’s 25 classic snaps from the club’s tumultuous 2006/07 Premier League campaign...
1. Sheffield United players celebrate Rob Hulse's (centre) goal during the Barclays Premiership match against Liverpool at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday August 19, 2006. Photo credit should read: Gareth Copley/PA THIS PICTURE CAN ONLY BE USED WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF AN EDITORIAL FEATURE. NO WEBSITE/INTERNET USE UNLESS SITE IS REGISTERED WITH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION PREMIER LEAGUE.
United made a highly encouraging start to their season, earning a hard fought point at home to Liverpool. Rob Hulse gave his side an early lead, but Robbie Fowler's equaliser robbed the Blades of a dream start to the season. (Gareth Copley/PA) Photo: Gareth Copley
2. Rob Hulse (right) heads Sheffield United into the lead against Liverpool during the Barclays Premiership match at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday August 19, 2006. Photo credit should read: Gareth Copley/PA THIS PICTURE CAN ONLY BE USED WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF AN EDITORIAL FEATURE. NO WEBSITE/INTERNET USE UNLESS SITE IS REGISTERED WITH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION PREMIER LEAGUE.
Hulse finds himself unmarked to power home a towering header. (Photo credit: Gareth Copley/PA) Photo: Gareth Copley
3. SHEFFIELD, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 30: Rob Hulse of Sheffield United battles for the ball with Jonathan Woodgate of Middlesbrough during the Barclays Premiership match between Sheffield United and Middlesbrough at Bramall Lane on September 30, 2006 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
The Blades had to wait until late September for their first win, when they defeat Middlesbrough 2-1 at Bramall Lane. Here's goalscorer Rob Hulse jostling with Boro defender Jonathan Woodgate. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) Photo: Laurence Griffiths
4. SHEFFIELD, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 30: Phil Jagielka of Sheffield United is mobbed after scoring the winner during the Barclays Premiership match between Sheffield United and Middlesbrough at Bramall Lane on September 30, 2006 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
Phil Jagielka was the hero of the hour against the Teesiders, scoring an injury time, 30-yard screamer to send Bramall Lane into scenes of chaotic celebration. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) Photo: Laurence Griffiths