It's All Drugs, Broken Bones And Tired Legs For Sad Blades!

Last updated : 02 November 2009 By Footy Mad - Editor

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Andy Taylor is the latest player to face a spell on the sidelines after suffering a torn thigh muscle in last weekend's 4-3 defeat to Cardiff, although the left-back is hopeful of returning for next Monday's trip to Yorkshire rivals Barnsley.

Midfielder Nick Montgomery (medial knee ligament) is aiming to return after the international break in mid-November, while Gary Naysmith is set to step up his recovery from a knee injury with an outing for the reserves in the week.

Goalkeeper Paddy Kenny remains unavailable following his drugs ban, while manager Kevin Blackwell is also set to be without Jamie Ward (broken wrist), Lee Williamson (back), Derek Geary and Andrew Davies (knee).

Striker Richard Cresswell is also doubtful with a rib injury that ruled him out of the Cardiff game.

SHEFFIELD UTD'S LAST SIX GAMES ...

Sheffield United 3 Cardiff 4
OCTOBER 24: Coca-Cola Championship at Bramall Lane.  
 
Blackpool 3 Sheffield United 0
OCTOBER 20: Coca-Cola Championship at Bloomfield Road.  
 
Scunthorpe 3 Sheffield United 1
OCTOBER 17: Coca-Cola Championship at Glanford Park.  
 
Sheffield United 1 Doncaster 1
OCTOBER 3: Coca-Cola Championship at Bramall Lane. 
 
Sheffield United 3 Ipswich 3

SEPTEMBER 29: Coca-Cola Championship at Bramall Lane.  
 
Swansea 2 Sheffield United 1
SEPTEMBER 26: Coca-Cola Championship at the Liberty Stadium.