Sheffield United vs Southampton: Five players who have played for both

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 2: James Beattie of Southampton celebrates scoring his goal from the penalty spot during the Carling Cup fourth round match between Southampton and Portsmouth at St. Mary's Stadium on December 2, 2003 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 2: James Beattie of Southampton celebrates scoring his goal from the penalty spot during the Carling Cup fourth round match between Southampton and Portsmouth at St. Mary's Stadium on December 2, 2003 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)
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BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – AUGUST 10: Chris Wilder, Manager of Sheffield United looks on prior to the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Sheffield United at Vitality Stadium on August 10, 2019 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – AUGUST 10: Chris Wilder, Manager of Sheffield United looks on prior to the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Sheffield United at Vitality Stadium on August 10, 2019 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Chris Wilder

Current Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder started his career as a youth player with Saints but was let go by the club in 1986.

He then moved on to the Blades to begin his professional career and made 93 appearances in six years at Bramall Lane.

In his last few years there though he was sent out on loans to Walsall, Charlton Athletic and Leyton Orient.

Playing as a Right-Back, he then went on to play for the likes of Rotherham United, Notts County and Halifax Town before retiring in 2001.