The Blades ended up semi-finalists in both FA and Worthington Cups and runners-up in play-offs. They ended a marathon season with nothing to show but sore legs and enhanced reputations.
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Fortunately for Neil Warnock, most of his highly-rated talented homegrown side have pledged their futures to the Bramall Lane club.
But last season's near-miss could work for or against them - it may inspire them or leave them utterly drained.
As fan the Blades want nothing more than promoted and after last season play-offs is defiantly isn't what they want and will be looking for automatic promotion to the Premier League.