Paul Coutts

MISS: Despite having three Sheffield United managers, striker Luton Shelton made little impact at Bramall Lane

Sheffield United's hits and misses in the January transfer window

Championship rumours

Championship rumours: Hull City target Liverpool starlet, Middlesbrough eye Genk...

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder reveals tough decision regarding Paul Cout...

Paul Coutts: On the way back.

Imminent return of Paul Coutts will open up options for Sheffield United '“ Wild...

Paul Coutts

QPR v Sheffield United: Return of Coutts key to Evans's departure

Paul Coutts receives oxygen after breaking his leg at Burton last season (Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage)

Sheffield United receive Coutts boost

Chris Wilder

Magic of the FA Cup still alive for Blades, says Wilder

Blades star David Brooks: On the way back.

David Brooks provides lift for Sheffield United

John Lundstram: Has stepped in to good effect.

John Lundstram repaying the faith of Sheffield United chief

Paul Coutts, in action against Norwich City at Bramall Lane back in September. Picture: Jamie Tyerman/Sportimage

Sheffield United v Sunderland: Frustrated Coutts taking the slow road to recover...

Best moment: Mark Duffy of Sheffield Utd celebrates scoring the third goal against Sheffield Wednesday. (Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage)

Have Your Say - Sheffield United: Championship life better than Blades fans ever...

Mark Duffy is one of many Sheffield United players whose versatility is lauded by manager Chris Wilder (Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage).

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder content to shuffle his pack

BACK IN THE FRAME: Sheffield United's George Baldoc holds off Vurnon Anita at Elland Road last month. Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

George Baldock back in contention for Sheffield United to face Millwall

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder (Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage).

Absence of Coutts changes Sheffield United's plans for window

Sheffield Uniteds Paul Coutts was stretchered off with a broken leg last night following a challenge with Burton Albions striker Marvin Sordell (Picture: Mike Egerton/PA).

Burton Albion 1 Sheffield United 3: Coutts's broken leg casts shadow over Blades...

Kieron Freeman. Picture: Jamie Tyerman/Sportimage

Sheffield United boosted after impressive defender's injury fears are eased

Chris Wilder

Sheffield United v Ipswich: Latest from Bramall Lane

Gary Hooperwill be the key for Sheffield Wednesday, believes Richard Sutcliffe. (Picture: Steve Ellis)

Sheffield Wednesday v Sheffield United: Predictions from our football writers

Paul Coutts: Ready for the derby.

Steel City derby: Paul Coutts ready for a tartan tussle

On target: Billy Sharp celebrates his second goal.

Big-match verdict: Sheffield United's desire helps them make big step up

Chris Wilder manager of Sheffield United during Tuesday's pre season friendly at the Procact Stadium, Chesterfield.

Blades boss delighted as quartet agree new contracts
CHRIS WILDER believes four of Sheffield United's promotion winning heroes extending their contracts is a 'huge boost' ahead of the new season.

New Sheffield United signing Richard Stearman takes part in a boxing session at English Institute of Sport, Sheffield, as part of Blades' training (Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage).

Manager Wilder's reputation helped steer Stearman towards Sheffield United

New Sheffield United signing, Richard Stearman . Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Experience added as Sheffield United bring in defender Richard Stearman

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder.

Sheffield United's cake will only split into so many pieces '“ Chris Wilder

Sheffield United celebrate winning League One (Picture: Jamie Tyerman/Sportimage)

Sheffield United 3 Chesterfield 2: Ton-up for the League One champions

Sheffield United's Chris Wilder celebrates at the final whistle.

Chris Wilder praises Sheffield United battlers

Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp celebrates his first goal against Bolton Wanderers at Bramall Lane (Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage).

Superb Billy Sharp is set new target as Sheffield United crack the big time

Chris Wilder manager of Sheffield United.

Sheffield United 1 Bolton Wanderers 0: Latest from Bramall Lane

Sheffield Uniteds Kieron Freeman celebrates his winning goal against Northampton Town (Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage).

Big-match verdict: The race is on, says Chris Wilder after resurgent Blades hit ...

Sheffield United.

Fan's view: Sheffield United

John Fleck . Pic: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Different class: How John Fleck has helped boost Sheffield United this season

Billy Sharp (Picture: Sport Image)

Sheffield United seek to secure star players on contract extensions
SHEFFIELD UNITED manager Chris Wilder has revealed that plans are underway to extend the deals of several key Blades players.

Caolan Lavery celebrates his first goal for Sheffield United and their fourth of the day against Swindon. (Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage)

No mercy - Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder demands ruthlessness in wake of...

Ethan Ebanks-Landell scores to win the points for Sheffield United after Bury seemed set to deny them despite being reduced to nine men (Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage).

Sheffield Utd 1 Bury 0: Ethan Ebanks-Landell fires Blades to late win

Bradford City 1 Sheffield United 1: Latest from Valley Parade

John Fleck is aiming to add goals to his armoury in helping Blades push for the top.

Bradford City v Sheffield United: Fleck hoping to follow uncle's example in fron...

Jose Baxter playing for Sheffield United against Doncaster Rovers

Jose Baxter and Ryan Flynn among 10 released by Sheffield United

Sheffield United penalty hero Billy Sharp reacts as another chance goes begging against Swindon Town, who grabbed a late equaliser through Brandon Ormonde-Ottewill (Pictures: Simon Bellis/Sportmage).

Sheffield United 1 Swindon 1: Blades in danger of losing their attacking thrust ...

Sheffield United.

FT Sheffield United 2 Shrewsbury Town 4: Blades stunned in Lane defeat

Nigel Adkins.

Fleetwood v Sheffield United: Wembley return edges into view for ambitious Blade...

Conor Sammon celebrates his goal with his Blades team-mates.

Returning Blades duo please Adkins

Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp is congratulated for wrapping up victory against one of his former clubs, Doncaster Rovers, in the derby at Bramall Lane (Picture: Andrew Roe).

Sheff Utd 3 Doncaster 1: Coutts is winging way back to lift the Blades

Sheffield United's Matt Done opens the scoring for Shefield United. Picture: Martyn Harrison
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Sheffiel Utd 1 Peterborough 2: Blunt Blades fluff their chance to close the gap

Sheffield United hoped to sign Matt Smith when he left Leeds United but the forward opted to join Fulham (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe).

Bristol City v Sheff Utd: Blades need to shackle summer target Smith

David Flitcroft

Flitcroft maintains positive approach as Tykes face fight for Championship lives

Barnsley 1 Derby 1: Barnsley are thwarted after Coutts snatches Rams leveller

Derby 3 Huddersfield 0: ‘Honoured’ Lillis has no plans to apply for the Hudderfi...

Jutkiewicz double but Boro hit by late Rams equaliser

Full-time: Derby County 2-2 Sheffield Wednesday

Bradford City 1 Preston North End 2: Treacy pounces to wreck Cup dream for Bradf...

Preston North End 2 Sheffield Wednesday 2: Owls show real grit to salvage point ...