Due to a busy schedule some of United's news went a miss from Blades-Mad so we would like apologies for the delay to some of the stories.
The Northern Ireland International has signed for the Blades on a free transfer after training with the rest of the squad. However he joins on a pay-as-you-play basis.
He was released by yesterday's opponents Leicester City at the end of last season and after a unsuccessful trail at rivals Leeds United turned to the Blades.
Apart from his 57 caps and 1 goal for Northern Ireland Gillespie, who was born on 18 February 1975 has made a total career stats of 256* (110 as sub) and netted 29 goals since 1993.
Gillespie made his Blades debut at Bramall Lane yesterday against Leicester City, he came off the bench and helped put United in front with his timely cross for Paul Ifill to head home.
* Statistics do not include the substitute appearance he made for Sheffield United against Leicester City on his debut.