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| XPAT |
Posted - 24 July 2011 : 20:11:13
Can anyone inform me what has happened to Kev ? Entry on Wilkpedia states that he was on trial with Doncaster, but cannot find any confirmation of this. Surely his form has not declined so much since he was featuring on a semi regular spot with Burnley. I know he was released by them, but since then no news !! |
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| RealDee |
Posted - 25 July 2012 : 19:56:50
Kevin Today signed 2yr Deal with the Blades
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/7932778/McDonald-extends-Blades-stay |
| RealDee |
Posted - 14 July 2012 : 22:25:20
Update...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18802538
Sheffield United boss Danny Wilson is still unsure about the futures of Lee Williamson and Kevin McDonald.
"I'm disappointed that Kevin hasn't come back in for training but I've spoken to him and it's his prerogative to look around when he's a free agent."
The Blades are yet to secure their first summer signing and Wilson admitted that he still did not know the budget he would be operating with next season but it would be less that last campaign.
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| RealDee |
Posted - 28 June 2012 : 23:21:17
Searched the net and found
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18539306
21 june 2012
Sheffield United midfielder Kevin McDonald is hopeful of being able to come to an agreement with the club over a new deal.
The 23-year-old midfielder is out of contract at the end of this month.
He told BBC Radio Sheffield: "I'd like to say I'm fully confident of being back next season but I'm not in a position to do so at present.
"I want to get it sorted out soon and if they offer me the right deal I'd be delighted to sign."
He added: "My agent has been speaking to the club a couple of times a week and we're waiting to hear back from them.
"No one else has made me an offer."
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| RealDee |
Posted - 22 June 2012 : 13:58:48
I live in leeds and know a lot of blade fans. And they all said that he was the best player all season and he gave most assists all season and most times when the blades lost big kevin was injured. Currently he has not signed for them as he said he would re-sign only if an epl side did not come after him. |
| XPAT |
Posted - 21 June 2012 : 09:38:02
The "Gary Kenneth" story in the "Tully" stated that Kev had left Sheffield United. Checking United's Official Web Site will show that Kevin is one of 3 players offered fresh terms for next season. I assume therefore he is still at Sheffield. Can anyone confirm this ? |
| MikeStewart |
Posted - 31 May 2012 : 22:56:28
quote:
Originally posted by XPAT
"Or it could be he is just a utility benchwarmer who doesnt command too high a salary."
Totally unwarrented criticism of a former DFC player, who has been a first choice for the Blades in 2012. Perhaps
had Kevin been fit for the final the end result may have been different. I just wish that we had a similar calibre
of player in the team at present.
Im not criticising Kevin at all - in fact I've got great respect for him as a person and as a footballer. I wish him only good things in his careeer.
The point I was making is, that it isnt always a 'given' as a sign of a great career move when you are kept on at a club who are releasing high-earners. It could be you are kept on because you are a utility player in the squad and that you dont earn such a high salary. Hence, the benchwarmer remark.
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| XPAT |
Posted - 31 May 2012 : 21:25:44
"Or it could be he is just a utility benchwarmer who doesnt command too high a salary."
Totally unwarrented criticism of a former DFC player, who has been a first choice for the Blades in 2012. Perhaps
had Kevin been fit for the final the end result may have been different. I just wish that we had a similar calibre
of player in the team at present. |
| MikeStewart |
Posted - 31 May 2012 : 17:02:00
quote:
Originally posted by alanrey25j
Take it he stole your scone at some point?quote:
Originally posted by MikeStewart
quote:
Originally posted by alanrey25j
Good to see his career back on track, Best of luck for future.
Or it could be he is just a utility benchwarmer who doesnt command too high a salary.
No. I don't eat scones. |
| alanrey25j |
Posted - 31 May 2012 : 16:36:08
Take it he stole your scone at some point?quote:
Originally posted by MikeStewart
quote:
Originally posted by alanrey25j
Good to see his career back on track, Best of luck for future.
Or it could be he is just a utility benchwarmer who doesnt command too high a salary.
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| MikeStewart |
Posted - 31 May 2012 : 15:06:04
quote:
Originally posted by alanrey25j
Good to see his career back on track, Best of luck for future.
Or it could be he is just a utility benchwarmer who doesnt command too high a salary. |
| MikeStewart |
Posted - 31 May 2012 : 15:04:35
quote:
Originally posted by islaydarkblue
youanjack.
I was at the last Dundee Seniors Supporters club meeting where Jocky Scott and Gordon Wallace did an excellent Q and A session.
Jocky was asked if players were coached to pass the ball instead of shooting. He replied that it greatly frustrated him when players preferred to pass rather than try to score. He further explained that once the attacking player reached the final third of the pitch he was expected to run in on goal and try to score. Unfortunately this does not always happen but managers and coaches were not to blame.
Maybe Jocky said something along those lines, but I can't believe those were his actual words.
Once the attacking player is in the final third (or any third actually) of the pitch, he should be looking at best options and opportunities available, and not just running in on goal. |
| islaydarkblue |
Posted - 30 May 2012 : 20:47:24
youanjack.
I was at the last Dundee Seniors Supporters club meeting where Jocky Scott and Gordon Wallace did an excellent Q and A session.
Jocky was asked if players were coached to pass the ball instead of shooting. He replied that it greatly frustrated him when players preferred to pass rather than try to score. He further explained that once the attacking player reached the final third of the pitch he was expected to run in on goal and try to score. Unfortunately this does not always happen but managers and coaches were not to blame. |
| youanjack |
Posted - 30 May 2012 : 19:52:53
Watching big Kev makes me want to bang my head off the wall.
He was one of the best goalscoring midfielders to leave Scotland in recent times along with James McCarthy of Hamilton, but now both of them spend most of their games giving little sideways passes in midfield or defending which is criminal.
Goalscoring midfielders are one of the most priceless groups in football and Kev should really be working for a manager who gives him the license to get in the penalty box if he wants to fulfill his potential. |
| alanrey25j |
Posted - 30 May 2012 : 17:12:37
Good to see his career back on track, Best of luck for future. |
| XPAT |
Posted - 30 May 2012 : 15:48:58
Sheffield United have offered Kevin a new deal at Bramhall Lane. They have released 11 players, including Ched Evans and Simonson (the keeper who missed the vital penalty in the play off final) |
| XPAT |
Posted - 15 May 2012 : 14:44:49
Question now is 'Will Kevin be fit to play in the final on May 26th. at Wembley ?' He went off at half time last night, with a hamstring injury. United struggled through with a late winner, but IMHO they will have to make a considerable improvement to beat either Huddersfield or MK Dons (with Gary McKenzie). Kevin had a quiet first half as both teams were trying hard not to lose rather than setting out to win. The Blades badly need a striker with Cresswell unfit and their No 1 striker Ched Evans elsewhere. |
| XPAT |
Posted - 12 May 2012 : 09:44:07
0 - 0 , But IMHO Kev had a good game in Central Midfield. He also managed a couple of goal attempts. One saved and the other went narrowly past. 2nd. leg at home on Monday night. |
| XPAT |
Posted - 11 May 2012 : 17:48:56
1st. Leg of play off semi Stevenage v Sheff. Utd. tonight on Sky. Worth a watch. I imagine Kev. will be playing. |
| Dark Blue Dreamchaser |
Posted - 05 May 2012 : 21:07:31
Reports have it that he was head and shoulders the best player on the park for a ten man Blades today; with Wednesday's win it's the playoffs only, though wish him well - even if he does earn his corn for a "United" |
| XPAT |
Posted - 27 April 2012 : 17:54:23
Danny Wilson lists Kevin in tomorrow's Sky TV game v Stevenage.A win for the Blades coupled with a defeat for Wednesday earlier would seal a runners up spot & promotion. |
