Billy back for next year?

[Vistoma]

Interesting article

http://www.thestar.co.uk/blades/Blades-sights-on-new-targets.6221549.jp?

SHEFFIELD United chief executive Trevor Birch has revealed the club are in the process of finalising their list of summer transfer targets.
Kevin Blackwell's side travel to arch-rivals Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday for one of the most eagerly anticipated fixtures on the region's sporting calendar.
But, behind the scenes, the pain-staking process of overhauling United's squad has already begun in earnest. A fresh round of talks with midfielder Nick Montgomery and his representative are also understood to have been scheduled before the trip to Hillsborough.
"We are all working very closely together," Birch told The Star. "We are sifting through a number of possibilities, identifying new names and also striking some off the list who we don't think have what is required. It's an on-going process."
Birch, who also confirmed United are investigating ways of improving their relationship with development partners Ferencvaros and Central Coast Mariners added: "Coupled with that we also have the likes of Paddy Kenny and Billy Sharp to come back into the fold while we are hopeful that Jamie Ward will also be ready for pre-season training."
Sharp, who has scored 15 goals since joining United neighbours Doncaster Rovers on loan, enjoys cult-hero status on the terraces at Bramall Lane. However, despite Rovers efforts to try and secure his services on a permanent basis, it would appear United are set to recall him when his terms at the Keepmoat Stadium expire.

 

[Flatulent_Bob]

In similar news I've heard that Billy is definitely coming back for next season.

 

[Compound_Legend]

I wouldn't be surprised if they've tried to tap up Keogh to come in from Wolves on loan - out since December after injury,probably won't get back seeing as Kevin Doyle's played in his position,and needs first team games.That and he had a decent partnership with Billy at Scunny.That,or we've put in a bid for Le Fondre.

Somehow,I can see Billy back and either Henderson or Evans moving on,and a new look front 2/3 of Creswell,Sharp and Le Fondre/Keogh/Henderson (if they decide to cut their losses with Ched). Wardy will revert to be one of the supply lines from the wing - as Doncaster have used this tactic all year to ensure Sharpy's had good service into the the last 3rd,and you've seen what the benefits are with this.

 

[LouTheBlade]

This should be terrific news but I fear he will have the same impact as he did before. Not because of Billy though. KB just doesn't deploy him in the correct role. He is a centre forward. He feeds off scraps, rebounds, low crosses and percentage balls played into the six-yard box. I dont claim to be a tactical genius and I have sussed that one.

For some reason KB insists on using him in the channels and feeding the ball into those areas for him. He is completely ineffectual there and will not replicate his Donny form at the lane because of it. If he doesnt score regularly for us next season, watch the way he plays and the areas he runs in and you will see what I mean. Using a player like Billy should be simple, he was born to be a centre forward!

 

[beightonblade]

cheap as chips is off then ?

 

[Compound_Legend]

Ah,but Lou,will we have some one in charge who can get our team playing football?

Read Flatuent Bob's comments on here about changes afoot on the meet the board thread,and you may be able to read between the lines regarding what he's insinuating....

 

[Toronto Blade]

Good idea of getting Keogh from wolves he did have a great partnership going with Sharp!
He is injured at the moment so that should fit what the scouts look for too.

 

[cooperblade]

Great news, a slow centre forward is just what we're crying out for.

 

[norfolkblade]

If Billy comes back one can only assume the current management will be heading the other way, I for one would love to see him back with us, can't see Evans going, Henderson would be my prediction if anyone was to leave in the summer!

 

[LouTheBlade]

Good idea of getting Keogh from wolves he did have a great partnership going with Sharp!
He is injured at the moment so that should fit what the scouts look for too.

I like Keogh but I can't see that happening. If Wolves stay up he will keep his PL salary and United wont be prepared to match it at the moment. I would guess a player like Keogh would be on somewhere between 6-8k a week. That would be slightly above our top bracket next season judging from the wage budget.