 By applying themselves to the cause, along with a number of additions to the side, including the signings of Paul Stancliffe and Glenn Cockerill from Lincoln City, the 1983–84 season saw the Blades cruise into the top 3 – which they would not drop out of all season.They were challenged for the promotion spots by Hull City, who by their final match were 3 goals behind them and 3 points behind.Hull's final match of that season was on a weekday at Burnley, and the Tigers went into the game knowing that 3 goals would be enough.