With various factions attempting to take over the club, little money was invested in the side and they were unable to make an immediate return to the Premier League, finishing 8th.
Bramall Lane operated with only three sides during the season as the old John Street Stand had been demolished.
[1] Following relegation from the Premier League, the season before the club had little funds to try to mount a sustained promotion push.
During the summer, Carl Bradshaw had been sold to Norwich City for £500,000 and Tom Cowan to Huddersfield Town for a further £200,000.
[1] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.