Scunthorpe United Football Club News

• Nickname:Irons
• Founded:1899
• Manager:Alan Knill

• Ground:Glanford Park
• Capacity:9,183

Iron prepare for Hinds exit

23 May 2007 - 12:04:14

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Scunthorpe United expect Richard Hinds to quit the club after the defender rejected a new two-year contract to remain at Glanford Park.

Hinds, 26, is out of contract in the summer and has been linked with a move to Sheffield Wednesday, where he would link up with former Iron boss Brian Laws.

"We wanted Richard to stay with us in the Championship and that is why we made him a very good offer," United boss Nigel Adkins told the Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph.

"But he has been offered better terms that we cannot match by another club and has now informed us in writing that he has turned down our contract offer."

Meanwhile, Adkins has rubbished reports that he is interested in signing Wednesday striker Steve MacLean.

However, he has urged United fans to be patient and he sets about building a squad capable of competing in the Championship next season.

"I know our supporters want to know what is happening, but I cannot risk jeopardising a deal by saying too much," he added.

"All I can say is that we are looking at some exciting players for this football club.

"It won't be this week and it won't be next, but I can assure you we are in there battling because we want to go into the Championship with a squad that is competitive."