Sheffield United 2013-14 - Fans’ verdict

Sheffield United fan Jim Blackburn, 53, on a season highlighted by a trip to Wembley.
By The Newsroom
Published 27th May 2014, 07:23 BST
Sheffield United's Jose Baxter (centre) celebrates scoring their first goal of the game during the FA Cup Semi Final match at Wembley Stadium, London.Sheffield United's Jose Baxter (centre) celebrates scoring their first goal of the game during the FA Cup Semi Final match at Wembley Stadium, London.
Sheffield United's Jose Baxter (centre) celebrates scoring their first goal of the game during the FA Cup Semi Final match at Wembley Stadium, London.

Verdict: A tale of two seasons, really. Inept, abject and ponderous under the well-meaning David Weir. And then the rapid development of a dynamic, well-organised and hard-working outfit under Nigel Clough.

Best player: Jamie Murphy, like a new signing.

Biggest disappointment: Marlon King.

Best moment: There were plenty but Stefan Scougall’s goal at Wembley stands out for me.

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Lowest moment: David Weir’s rabbit in the headlights interview just before he got sacked.

Where this season has gone right/wrong: Appointing Nigel Clough, pure and simple.

Advice to manager: More of the same please.

Best opposition team: Wolves.

Was the season a success or a failure: The Cup run was great but a failure, overall.

Related topics:WembleyJamie MurphyNigel Clough