Sheffield United have missed out on a £60m boost to their finances by losing to Burnley in football’s Championship final.

Mixed fortunes: Sheffield United and Burnley players tussle at the play-off final at Wembley

Monday’s defeat marks another turn in the fortunes of the Yorkshire side, known as the Blades, that has this year delisted from Aim and reached an out-of-court settlement with rival West Ham over its disputed relegation to the second flight two years ago.