He then played a further 14 games for Villa before sealing a £500,000 move back to his home town team Sheffield United. With Sheffield United he reached the 1996–97 First Division playoff final at Wembley against Crystal Palace, which the Blades lost in the last minute 1–0.
He played 14 more games for Villa before joining his hometown team Sheffield United for £500,000. With Sheffield United, he participated in the 1996–97 First Division playoff final at Wembley against Crystal Palace, which ended in a loss to the Blades by one goal.