The 1st round Carling Cup draw has thrown up a local derby this evening, as Sheffield United take on Chesterfield at Bramall Lane.
A number of ex-Blades will get the chance to return to the Lane, including Wayne Allison aka ‘The Chief’, Jack Lester and Paul Shaw.
Vital Quotes:
Sheffield United Team News:
Leigh Bromby is expected to start at the back, as Chris Morgan is still injured. Robson is also expected to hand starts to Michael Tonge, Jon Stead and Danny Webber.
Player to watch: Jon Stead
Stead will hope to impress Robson as he battles for a place in the squad for Saturday’s trip to Watford.
Chesterfield Team News:
Paul Shaw is expected to be fit after recovering from a throat infection. However, Gareth Davies is out with a broken toe.
Player to watch: Jack Lester
The former Blade will hope to impress this evening and is sure to ‘fall’ down in the box at least once!
Match Facts & Stats
Next Fixtures:
Watford Vs Sheffield United: Sat 18/08/07, 3.00pm.
Chesterfield Vs Stockport County: Sat 18/08/07, 3.00pm.