Sheffield United 1 Derby County 1 06 February 2010

An injury-time equaliser from Lee Williamson saved United from another defeat after a dismal performance against Derby County. Match Report

Manager pleased by Blades courage 06 February 2010

Manager Kevin Blackwell hailed his side's courage after Lee Williamson's last-gasp goal earned them a 1-1 draw against Derby. Robbie Savage's first-half effort looked to have put the Rams on the verge of a priceless win at the Lane but Williamson pounced in the 90th minute to prevent Blackwell's side slipping to their third successive league defeat. "As poor as we were, I've got to give the lads credit for finishing well," said Blackwell. "The crowd weren't happy but courage manifests itself in many ways.

"It might be going in for a header or simply just wanting to get yourself on the ball. "And, to be fair, my boys showed courage and determination out there."

Blackwell added: "We've got far too many people coming and going through the football club at the moment so it's difficult to get any sort of cohesion." While United breathed a sigh of relief, Derby were left wondering how they failed to beat their below-par opponents. Source: TEAMTalk

Tottenham opt to recall Walker 02 Febraury 2010

Tottenham have exercised their right to bring Kyle Walker back to White Hart Lane from his loan spell at his former club Sheffield United.

Spurs signed the highly-rated defender from the Blades last summer before immediately allowing him to return to Bramall Lane on a season-long loan deal.

The Premier League club have been monitoring his progress closely and decided just before Monday's transfer deadline to recall him.

Sheffield United officials tried to dissuade Tottenham but were unsuccessful and they must now cope without Walker.

Blades manager Kevin Blackwell still has options at right-back for the Championship clash with Watford on Tuesday.

Derek Geary could replace Walker or Nyron Nosworthy might come in for his debut after arriving on loan from Sunderland.

Walker, meanwhile, will be determined to make an impact at White Hart Lane after gaining further experience with Sheffield United over the past few months.

Harry Redknapp has loaned out Alan Hutton and Kyle Naughton over the past couple of days so Walker is set to provide the main cover for first-choice Vedran Corluka. Source: TEAMTalk