Morgan braced for Blades return

17 September 2010 08:30
Sheffield United skipper Chris Morgan is hoping to return to the Blades' starting line-up for the home clash with Portsmouth. But manager Gary Speed is not expected to make too many other changes despite his side's 4-0 home defeat to Scunthorpe in midweek. Morgan returned to the substitutes' bench following a calf injury against Scunthorpe, but Speed could recall him in place of either Kyle Bartley or Nyron Nosworthy, both on season-long loans. The Blades have scored only three goals in their first six league matches and Speed could be tempted to hand summer signing Daniel Bogdanovic his first start in a United shirt. The Malta international replaced Ched Evans on Tuesday night. Long-term absentees Darius Henderson (hamstring), Lee Williamson (back) and Ryan France (knee) are still sidelined.

Source: PA