The 2005-06 campaign delivered long-awaited triumph for Sheffield United as The Blades, under the fiery guidance of Neil Warnock, clinched a spectacular 2nd-place finish in the Championship and secured automatic promotion back to the Premier League. Leading the charge was forward Neil Shipperley, whose 11 goals proved crucial in a campaign built on consistency, as they never dropped out of the top two spots all season. It was a historic year that ended a twelve-year exile from the top flight and remains a defining chapter in the club's modern history.