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Robson rejects Hulse fear

25 May 2007 - 12:02:54

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New Sheffield United boss Bryan Robson has denied he has a problem with injured top-scorer Rob Hulse.

Hulse, who is currently sidelined after breaking his leg in March, was sold by Robson when the former Middlesbrough boss was in charge of West Bromwich Albion.

Last season's eight-goal top-scorer was brought to The Hawthorns by former Baggies boss Gary Megson but struggled to earn a starting place when Robson took over.

Hulse was eventually sold to Leeds United before moving on to the Blades last summer for £2.2million.

However, Robson insists the former Crewe hitman will have a part to play at Bramall Lane next season as he looks to take the club back into the Premier League.

"Rob and me don't have a problem," Robson told the Sheffield Star.

"We've seen each other plenty of times since then when we've been going away on holidays and stuff like that.

"I've bumped into him at airports and train stations, and so there's nothing to worry about there.

"At the time I had Kevin Campbell, Kanu, (Rob) Earnshaw and Geoff Horsfield, and Rob wanted first-team football which I just couldn't guarantee him, so that's why we sold him to Leeds.

"There are no concerns about his quality and he's done really well since then."