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Halford backed to impress

06 Jul 2008 - 16:56:37

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Sheffield United boss Kevin Blackwell is confident that new signing Greg Halford can overcome recent problems and become a success at Bramall Lane.

The 23-year-old has joined the Blades on a season-long loan from Sunderland, having struggled to make his mark with both the Black Cats and Reading since leaving Colchester United.

However, Blackwell told the Sheffield Star: "Greg's a good defender who can also go forward and that's what I want next season - people who push on and take the fight to the opposition.

"He's also dangerous from dead-ball situations, he's got a real thud with that right foot and he's already shown us what he can do with that long throw of his, when he landed the ball in the box for Charlton against us in March and we got undone.

"We've not had that since Leigh Bromby left and it's an important weapon.

"I like players who can play in a variety of different positions too, because it gives you more flexibility without packing your squad with players who aren't going to get used."