Sheffield United F.C. 2008–09 football season
During the 2008–09 English football season, Sheffield United F.C. competed in the Football League Championship.
Season summary
Despite the sale of the previous season's top scorer, James Beattie, to Premier League newcomers Stoke City during the season, Sheffield United improved on the previous season's unsatisfactory form and were unlucky to finish the season in third place, three points behind Birmingham City. With this third-place finish came qualification for the playoffs: after narrowly defeating Preston North End 2–1 over two legs in the semi-final, United reached the playoff final, against Burnley, at Wembley. United lost 1–0, to a 13th-minute strike from Wade Elliott, which saw United consigned to a third consecutive season in the Championship.
Kit
Sheffield United continued their kit manufacturing agreement with French company Le Coq Sportif, who produced a new kit for the season, designed by United season ticket holder Ben Frost. A black away kit with silver trim, chosen by the club's players, was also introduced. The previous season's black and fluorescent green away kit was retained as the third kit.
The club ended their kit sponsorship agreement with American bank Capital One at the end of the previous season. The new kit sponsor for the season was visit Malta.com.
Players
First-team squad
- Squad at end of season
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Out on loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Left club during season
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Transfers
In
Out
Loan In
Loan Out
References
- ^ a b FC, Sheffield United. "Sheffield United FC". Sheffield United FC.
- ^ a b "Blades swoop for Premiership pair". BBC Sport. 2 July 2008. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ "Henderson makes switch to Blades". BBC Sport. 23 July 2008. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ a b c "Blades on verge of triple swoop". BBC Sport. 31 July 2008. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ "Striker Ward seals Blades switch". BBC Sport. 19 January 2009. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ "Lucketti makes Huddersfield move". BBC Sport. 5 July 2008. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ "Derby complete £1.75m Hulse deal". BBC Sport. 21 July 2008. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ "Shelton leaves Blades for Norway". BBC Sport. 24 July 2008. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ "Stoke make triple transfer swoop". BBC Sport. 2 September 2008. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ "Ipswich make Stead deal permanent". BBC Sport. 15 September 2008. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ "Stoke snap up Beattie". Eurosport. 12 January 2009. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ "Blades allow Gillespie to leave". BBC Sport. 30 January 2009. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ "Lupoli makes loan move to Blades". BBC Sport. 2 February 2009. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ "Aldershot sign Starosta & Davies". BBC Sport. 23 July 2008. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ "Stead signs for Ipswich on loan". BBC Sport. 1 September 2008. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ Burton, Chris (2 September 2008). "Starosta in Polish switch". Sky Sports. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ "Carney completes Norwich switch". BBC Sport. 28 January 2009. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
External links
- Sheffield United squad for 2008–09 season
- Kits for 2008–09 Championship clubs
Notes
- ^ Kenny was born in Halifax, England, but also qualified to represent the Republic of Ireland internationally through his parents and made his international debut for the Republic of Ireland in June 2004.
- ^ Montgomery was born in Leeds, England, but also qualified to represent Scotland internationally and represented them at U-21 level.
- ^ Ward was born in Birmingham, England, but also qualified to represent Northern Ireland internationally through his grandfather and represented them at U-18 and U-21 level before making his international debut for Northern Ireland in August 2011.
- ^ O'Toole was born in Harrow, England, but also qualified to represent the Republic of Ireland internationally through his grandparents and represented them at U-21 level.
- ^ Starosta was born in Sheffield, England, but also qualified to represent Poland internationally through his grandfather and represented them at U-20 level.
- ^ Armstrong was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and represented England at U-20 level, but also qualified to represent Scotland internationally through his grandmother and represented them at B level.
Sheffield United F.C. seasons
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League competitions | Level 1 | |
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Levels 5–6 | |
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Levels 7–8 | |
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Levels 9–10 | - Combined Counties League (Premier, One)
- East Midlands Counties League (level 10 only)
- Eastern Counties League (Premier, One)
- Essex Senior League (level 9 only)
- Hellenic League (Premier, One East, One West)
- Kent League (level 9 only)
- Midland Alliance (level 9 only)
- Midland Football Combination (level 10 only)
- North West Counties League (Premier, One)
- Northern Counties East League (Premier, One)
- Northern League (One, Two)
- South West Peninsula League (level 10 only)
- Spartan South Midlands League (Premier, One)
- Sussex County League (One, Two)
- United Counties League (Premier, One)
- Wessex League (Premier, One)
- West Midlands (Regional) League (level 10 only)
- Western League (Premier, One)
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Cup competitions | FA cups | |
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Youth competitions | |
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