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Blades boss still tracking Martin

Kevin Blackwell
Blades boss Blackwell says Martin is eager to return to the club

Sheffield United manager Kevin Blackwell has not ruled out a move for Manchester United's Lee Martin, a former loan signing at Bramall Lane.

Despite signing David Cotterill from Wigan this week, Blackwell told BBC Radio Sheffield he was still monitoring the 21-year-old winger.

"We just said we would like to be kept informed. Lee is very keen to come back again - that's a mark of the club."

Martin played just six times on loan last season due to a knee injury.

Meanwhile, Blackwell has given permission for David Carney to join up with the Australian national squad for the Olympics.

Blackwell told BBC Radio Sheffield that the 24-year-old winger would benefit from the experience.

"At this point in time he is behind one or two in the pecking order and I felt that the Olympics would give him exposure and games," he said.




see also
Martin return pleases Blackwell
18 Apr 08 |  Sheff Utd
Sheff Utd capture Martin on loan
10 Jan 08 |  Sheff Utd
Sheff Utd land Beattie and Carney
04 Aug 07 |  Sheff Utd
Nigeria undone by Carney goal
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