 Had it not been for their dismal early season form, the Blades could have qualified for the UEFA Cup or even challenged for the league title.Brian Deane was sold to Leeds United in the summer of 1993, and the Blades were unable to find a suitable replacement.They found it increasingly difficult to score goals in 1993–94, and were relegated on the final day of the season when a last minute goal gave Chelsea a 3–2 win.