Sheffield United welcome Aidy Boothroyd’s Watford side to Bramall Lane this Saturday. It is Watford’s first game since they were relegated following last weekend’s 1-1 draw with Man City. The Blades go into the game sitting just two points clear of third bottom Charlton with just three games to go.
Vital Quotes:
Warnock: ‘Everyone is focused and that’s important because Watford are not going to come here and surrender, far from it. Anyone who knows Adrian knows that won’t be the case.’
Boothroyd: ‘Neil sent me a text this week. It said ‘Keep your head up’, and he was one of a few people to have contacted me. How did I reply to the text? I told him not to expect any favours on Saturday, or something similar.
Sheffield United Team News:
United have virtually a full squad to choose from for this weekends game, although Warnock will keep his starting 11 under wraps until tomorrow.
Player to watch: Stead
The striker has scored two cracking goals in his last two starts and is in great form.
Watford Team News:
Former Blades striker Steve Kabba is unavailable due to a clause in his contract. Watford will also be without Damien Francis and Tommy Smith through injury. Jordan Stewart, James Chambers and Darius Henderson are also rated doubtful.
Player to watch: Bouazza
The french striker has managed 8 goals for Watford this season and is likely to be their main threat in front of goal.
Match Facts & Stats
Last Time: Watford 0-1 Sheffield United (28/11/06).
Head-To-Head: Sheffield United 15, Watford 9, Draws 10.
Ref Watch:
Martin Atkinson (Yorkshire)
Next Fixtures:
Aston Villa v Sheffield United: Sat 5/5/07, 5.15pm.
Reading v Watford: Sat 5/5/07, 3.00pm.