2013–14 Sheffield United F.C. season
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Sheffield United Football Club participated in League One, the third level of English football, during the 2013–14 season, after losing in the previous season's play-off semi final. The club appointed a new manager, former Scotland international David Weir, saw a new co-owner arrive in the form of Prince Abdullah bin Musa'ed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and signed an influx of new players during the summer transfer window. Despite this the team saw a very poor start to the season, winning only one of their opening thirteen fixtures. This run of results saw David Weir depart the club to be replaced by former England International and former Derby County manager Nigel Clough. Despite beginning to improve performances on the pitch, United remained in relegation trouble into January, but then embarked on a lengthy run of form that would eventually see them finish in seventh in the table. Having been knocked out in the early rounds of both the League Cup and League Trophy, United enjoyed a lengthy run in the FA Cup, eventually reaching the competitions semi-final where they were narrowly beaten by Hull City.
2013–14 season | |||
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Owner | Abdullah bin Musa'ed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (50%) Kevin McCabe (50%) | ||
Chairman | Dave Green | ||
Manager | David Weir (until 11 October 2013) Nigel Clough (from 23 October 2013) | ||
League One | 7th | ||
FA Cup | Semi-final (eliminated by Hull City) | ||
League Cup | First round (eliminated by Burton Albion) | ||
Football League Trophy | Second round (eliminated by Hartlepool United) | ||
Top goalscorer | League: Porter (7) All: Porter (11) | ||
Highest home attendance | League: 21,659 (vs Wolverhampton Wanderers) Cup: 30,048 (vs Charlton Athletic) | ||
Lowest home attendance | League: 14,796 (vs Walsall) Cup: 4,189 (vs Hartlepool United) | ||
Average home league attendance | 17,509 | ||
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