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

ByMarc Walker|
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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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – APRIL 07: Billy Sharp of Southampton celebrates scoring the opening goal during the npower Championship match between Southampton and Portsmouth at St Mary’s Stadium on April 7, 2012 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – APRIL 07: Billy Sharp of Southampton celebrates scoring the opening goal during the npower Championship match between Southampton and Portsmouth at St Mary’s Stadium on April 7, 2012 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Billy Sharp

Sharp is a real cult hero with the Blades having started his career with them and then returning recently to fire them to the Premier League.

They are his hometown club and his record of 103 goals in 245 games speaks volumes about his importance at Bramall Lane.

Back in the 2011/12 season though, Sharp was helping Saints to secure a return to the top-flight after just one campaign in the second-tier.

His 10 goals in 18 appearances proved vital following an £1.8m move from Doncaster Rovers, but he was never given the chance to prove himself for the club in the Premier League.