This list is very subjective, as are all these kinds of things. The first players listed may well indeed have been better than others higher up the list, but as I never had the pleasure of seeing, for example, "Nudger" Needham play, I cannot rate him in my Top Ten.

Nor does this list mention players who were indeed greats elsewhere, but had little or no impact for us. Ian Rush was one of the greatest players Liverpool had, but when we had him on loan from Newcastle he covered about eight square inches in the centre circle. So he's not there, and there's no room for Jimmy Johnstone or Paul McGrath either.

The first players are either ones that I never saw play, or only saw very little or don't remember much. It's only when it gets to the 30's that it gets more personal. And it's only the Top Ten that I've got in order. The rest is just too hard, and constantly changing.

With thanks for a few nudges of my memory to Tony, Tezza, and the www.sheff-utd.co.uk forum members, especially Silverfox. Cheers.

So here goes.

50. Fred Tunstall

1920-31, 437 appearances, 129 goals

Scored the only goal in the 1925 FA Cup final against Cardiff City, the last time the Blades won the trophy. He scored 129 goals in 437 games, between 1920 and 1931. Not bad for a left winger.

49. Billy Gillespie

1913-32, 492 appearances, 137 goals

United's most capped player with 25 caps for Ireland. He played for the Blades for 19 years until 1932, when he went to manage Derry City. Derry held him in such high regard they changed their kit to red and white stripes.

48. Derek "Doc" Pace