The summer saw a number of key players such as Danny Higginbotham, Jonathan Fortune and Lee Hendrie leave the club.

BBC: Championship chargers

United's misery was compounded when substitute midfielder Lee Hendrie was shown the red card for foul and abusive language after the final whistle.

BBC: Burnley 1-0 Sheff Utd

United gave possession to Lee Hendrie, who back-heeled the ball to Merson and his 20-yard chip was expertly touched away by Raimond van der Gouw.

BBC: Last-day winner for Sheringham