Sheffield United Football Club participated in League One, the third level of English football for the first time in 23 years having been relegated from the Championship at the end of the previous season. It was also their first appearance in both the Football League Trophy and the first round proper of the FA Cup for a similar length of time, as well as being the first season under new manager Danny Wilson. United began the season well, recording consistently sound results in Football League One and nearing the position required for an immediate return to the Championship. By the turn of the year, the squad was well positioned for promotion.
Danny Wilson who was appointed as Sheffield United manager in May 2011
Ched Evans (pictured playing for Wales) who scored 35 goals during the season.
Richard Cresswell played 51 games for the Blades during the course of the season
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James Scott Beattie is an English football coach and a former professional footballer who played as a striker. He is currently director of football at Southern League Premier Division South club AFC Totton.
Beattie (right) in 2004