 A claim for compensation against West Ham was finally settled out of court in August 2013, with Sheffield United reportedly receiving £10m payable in instalments over a five-year period.Neil Warnock resigned shortly after the relegation, ending his reign as manager after nearly eight years.Bryan Robson was named as his successor, but was sacked on 14 February 2008 following a goalless draw at previous club West Bromwich Albion, with the Blades languishing in the bottom half of the Championship.