Phil Jagielka

Former Sheffield United defender and Lane legend Phil Jagielka, who has announced his retirement from playing at the age of 41. Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage.

Sheffield United and Everton legend announces retirement in heartfelt message

Former Watford and Birmingham City forward Troy Deeney is still a free agent. Image: Gareth Copley/Getty Images

41 free agents from the Championship still available to clubs

WELCOME: Huddersfield Town interim manager Narcís Pelach shouts instructions to his team during the 3-0 defeat against Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium Picture : Mike Egerton/PA

Warnock backed to haul struggling Huddersfield to safety

ON TARGET: Stoke City's Phil Jagielka (centre) celebrates scoring the opening goal during against Huddersfield Town at the bet365 Stadium. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

Huddersfield's troubles increase at bottom of Championship table

Matt Taylor. Picture: PA

Matt Taylor on Millers' 'luck' being deserved at Stoke + why Alex Neil was angry

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom applauds the fans after the Sky Bet Championship match at bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent. Picture: Barrington Coombs/PA Wire.

Heckingbottom admits Sheffield United didn't create enough in defeat at Stoke

Sheffield United's Oliver Norwood looks dejected after the Sky Bet Championship match at bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent. Picture: Barrington Coombs/PA Wire.

Phil Jagielka inspires Stoke City to victory over Sheffield United

After scoring twice against Sheffield United on Sunday, Chuba Akpom missed Middlesbrough's draw in Stoke with a knee problem. Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images.

Chris Wilder provides update on Chuba Akpom after Boro forward misses Stoke draw

Duncan Watmore: Netted in first half to bring Middlesbrough back into the game. (Picture: PA)

Stoke City 2 Middlesbrough 2 - Wright-Phillips denies Boro first victory

LATE BLOW: For Paul Heckingbottom and Sheffield United at Stoke City. Picture: Barrington Coombs/PA Wire.

Stoke 1 Sheffield United 0: Blades' play-off hopes dealt a blow by own-goal

TAACKLE: Oliver Norwood contests for the ball

Sheffield United lack fight and quality as Derby County drop Barnsley to bottom

Billy Sharp of Sheffield Utd celebrates scoring the winning goal. Picture: Simon Bellis / Sportimage

Sheffield United’s patience is rewarded by Billy Sharp

Billy Sharp of Sheffield Utd celebrates his goal against Derby. Picture: Alistair Langham / Sportimage

‘I’m delighted I scored because I don’t like them’

WINNER: Billy Sharp smashes home his penalty for Sheffield United

Billy Sharp and Robin Olsen show the bottle to earn Sheffield United a win

STALEMATE: Derby County 0-0 Middlesbrough. Picture: PA Wire.

Derby County 0 Middlesbrough 0: Boro held by Rams at Pride Park

Hull City's Tom Huddlestone (left) is now back in Hull City colours.

Hull City v Derby County: Tom Huddlestone brings ‘invaluable experience’

Phil Jagielka of Sheffield Utd. Picture: Andrew Yates / Sportimage

Which players have Sheffield United released today?

TRIBUTE: Leeds United and Sheffield United players mark the passing of Whites legend Peter Lorimer

Marcelo Bielsa: 'Very difficult to imagine comfortable Premier League victory.'

OWN GOAL: Phil Jagielka puts through his own net

Leeds United turn on the style, but Sheffield United at least show spirit

Sheffield United's Rhian Brewster stands dejected after his goal-bound shot was deflected behind for a corner. Pictures: David Klein/Sportimage

Chelsea 2 Sheffield United 0 - ‘The game was there for us, what an opportunity’ ...

GOAL: Sheffield United's Oliver Norwood opens the scoring - for Chelsea

Spirit, organisation, character but another defeat for Sheffield United
Wembley was at stake for Sheffield United at Stamford Bridge, but the most important task for them was to show that the previous week's 5-0 defeat at Leicester City was a short-lived bout of post-traumatic stress disorder, not part of a longer-term problem.

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder.

Chris Wilder planning Sheffield United player shake-up

INJURED: Jayden Bogle has not played since Alphonse Areola's tackle on him at Fulham

Chris Basham and Jayden Bogle on track for Sheffield United's Cup quarter-final

Sheffield United's Phil Jagielka (centre right) sees his yellow card upgraded to a red card after referee Robert Jones consults the VAR. Picture: PA

Sheffield United 1 Aston Villa 0 - Chris Wilder praise for 10-man Blades

OPENER: David McGoldrick celebrates his first-half goal. Picture: PA Wire.

Sheffield United 1 Aston Villa 0 - Battling win comes at a cost for the Blades

IMPACT: Jayden Bogle, who had a penalty claim turned down

Fulham 1 Sheffield United 0 - player ratings

Sheffield United's Oliver Burke (left) celebrates with Chris Basham after scoring the winning goal at Manchester United (Picture: PA)

How doomed Sheffield United turned the tide with win at Manchester United

HOPEFUL: Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder, right, pictured with assistant Alan Knill. Picture: David Klein/Sportimage

Sheffield United v Newcastle – Wilder hoping Premier League can complete season

Chris Wilder. Picture: SPORTIMAGE.

Chris Wilder on Sheffield United's Covid-19 absences

PRIDE: Chris Wilder shakes hands with his former on-loan goalkeeper Dean Henderson at full-time

Chris Wilder says Sheffield United 'needed that' despite 3-2 defeat to Mancheste...

OPTION: Ethan Ampadu could be in line to replace the suspended Phil Jagielka for Sheffield United

Ethan Ampadu or Phil Jagielka - Sheffield United's choice for key derby role

EXPLOSION: Chris Wilder is expecting a burst of transfer activity in the days leading up to the new season

Chris Wilder wants three Sheffield United signings in next week's 'explosion'
Chris Wilder is expecting a quiet few days in the transfer market followed by an “explosion” of signings next week after adding a fifth player to his Sheffield United shopping list.

Phil Jagielka. Picture: James Wilson/Sportimage

Sheffield United duo sign new deals

David McGoldrick of Sheffield Utd. Pictures: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Mac lads deliver as Sheffield United look fresh for the battle

SCORER: David McGoldrick celebrates his first Premier League goal for Sheffield United - shortly before his second

Sheffield United put Europa League firmly in sight with another brilliant win

TOUGH TIMES: Middlesbrough manager Neil Warnock acknowledges fans have litle to smile about. Picture: David Davies/PA

Millwall v Middlesbrough - Warnock keen to give Boro fans overdue smiles

Phil Jagielka: Sheffield United contract extension. Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

How changing financial landscape could benefit Sheffield United quintet

Chris Wilder. PICTURE: SPORTIMAGE.

Jagielka and Moore start - Manchester United v Sheffield United team news

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder. PICTURE: SPORTIMAGE.

Sheffield United confident that Dean Henderson will sign extension

DEPARTED: Most of Mo Beisc's opportunities came in cup competitions at Sheffield United

No hard feelings from Chris Wilder as loanees leave Sheffield United

Simon Moore of Sheffield Utd. Picture: Darren Staples/Sportimage

Sheffield United’s Simon Moore embraces No 2 role at Bramall Lane

Phil Jagielka's contract expires next month at Sheffield United. Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Deal agreed to extend Premier League contracts to complete season

Chris Wilder manager of Sheffield Utd. Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Chris Wilder reveals Sheffield United contract talks on hold

UNSELFISH: Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder wants the big clubs to think about their lower-league counterparts

Sheffield United's Chris Wilder says players who will not extend contracts for r...

Chris Basham. Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Sheffield United players facing fines if they fail home training plan

Billy Sharp is challenged by Alex Pearce. Picture: Robin Parker/Sportimage

Masterful second-half performance is just the ticket for Sheffield United at Mil...

Chris Wilder.

Why Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder believes that Bramall Lane will always...

Everton's Mason Holgate celebrates scoring. Picture: Simon Cooper/PA

Sheffield United eye move for Everton’s in-demand Mason Holgate

Oli McBurnie's goal on Sunday was Sheffield United's fifth by a substitute in this season's Premier League

Sheffield United's high sub standards show another side to their game

In pursuit: Phil Jagielka, right, enjoyed his tussle with Manchester United's Marcus Rashford.

Grandmasters are being kept in check by Sheffield United’s aggressive approach

Oli McBurnie of Sheffield United celebrates. Picture: Darren Staples/Sportimage

Chris Wilder left disappointed after Sheffield United stalemate with Manchester ...

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder says John Egan "has a chance" of facing Manchester United on Sunday

Sheffield United: Phil Jagielka stands by to face Manchester United as Chris Wil...

On target: Lys Mousset celebrates scoring during the Premier League match at Goodison Park. Pictures: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Everton v Sheffield United: This was our worst performance of the season, says C...

Sheffield United's players celebrate at Goodison Park. Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Sheffield United are bucking the trend as unbeaten away run continues at Everton

Goodison Park.

ANALYSIS: Happiest of returns for John Lundstram as Sheffield United hand Everto...

Phil Jagielka: Assured a warm welcome. Picture: James Wilson/Sportimage

Everton v Sheffield United: Phil Jagielka relishing return to Goodison

Billy Sharp of Sheffield United celebrates scoring the equaliser at Bournemouth. (Picture: James Wilson/Sportimage)

Billy Sharp in line for emotional Premier League return with Sheffield United

Proud return: Sheffield United's returning son Phil Jagielka.

The Carlos Tevez saga, overlapping centre-backs and unfinished business for Phil...

Chris Wilder wants one more new face before the Premier League season starts.

Chris Wilder reveals Sheffield United want one more signing before the transfer ...

Sheffield United target Ben Osborn, left, playing for Forest against Rotherham United.

Sheffield United set to add Nottingham Forest midfielder to their Premier League...