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Blades to take Killa time

06 Mar 2007 - 15:46:09

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Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock has vowed not to rush Matthew Kilgallon back from an ankle injury which has sidelined the defender since he arrived in January.

Kilgallon has yet to make an appearance for the Blades since his £1.75million transfer, but Warnock won't rush the former Leeds United stopper back to action and risk his long-term fitness.

The 22-year-old remains troubled by a bruised ankle joint which was diagnosed after further scans last week.

"It's not as bad as it could have been, but we don't want to take any risks by pushing him too hard because nature has to take its course," said Warnock.

"Naturally it's disappointing for everyone concerned, especially for the lad himself.

"But it should help to square things in everyone's minds now we know exactly what has been causing him this discomfort."