Brian Howard today set the record straight about the reasons behind his departure from Sheffield Uni

Brian Howard today set the record straight about the reasons behind his departure from Sheffield United.

The midfielder, who left Bramall Lane earlier this month after completing a permanent transfer to Reading, denied criticising manager Kevin Blackwell's tactics and insisted he has no wish to be dragged into a war of words with his former club.

To underline his point, Howard revealed there "is nothing more" he would like to see than both teams winning promotion this season.

The 26-year-old contacted The Star after a national newspaper claimed he had become frustrated with Blackwell's "long-ball" tactics; a report which provoked a terse response from the United manager before last night's visit to Coventry City.

"I don't want any bad blood between myself and the people at United or the supporters either," he countered.
The article portrayed my words very different to what was actually meant and said.

"I parted company on very good terms with Kevin Blackwell - we shook hands - and Sam Ellis telephoned me to wish me all the best."

Having helped Blackwell's side qualify for May's Championship play-off final, Howard added:

"How could I have a go about United's tactics when we finished third in the table and came within 90 minutes of the Premier League?

"Football isn't about being pretty - it's about winning matches - and that's something really instilled into you at United.

"Everything boils down to - results - and United are damn good at getting them. What I did say was that Brendan Rodgers really sold Reading to me and that the way he plays should suit me."

Sheffield Star


(asshole) (asshole)

 

YAAAWWN

why cant you learn to read ealier posts

 

Never knew he went to Sheffield Uni..

Kept that quiet</p>

What did he study? The life and times of Judas Iscariot?
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RE: Never knew he went to Sheffield Uni..

How to neck a pint a in 2 minutes. (pint)

 

2 mins - did he fail ..... very poor!