After leaving Perth Glory, Deane re-signed for the third time at Sheffield United in December 2005 making two substitute appearances before retiring at the beginning of the 2006--07 season.
After leaving Perth Glory, Deane re-signed for the third time at Sheffield United making him the only player Sheffield United have signed three times. In December of 2005 he made two substitute appearances before retiring at the beginning of the 2006--07 season.