Key Nottingham Forest transfer decision gives Sheffield United another boost over ‘model professional’
Key Nottingham Forest transfer decision gives Sheffield United another boost over ‘model professional’
Tyler Bindon will be a Sheffield United player until the end of the season, manager Chris Wilder has confirmed, after the passage of the deadline for Nottingham Forest to recall their defender to the City Ground. The New Zealand international joined the Blades from Forest in the summer.
He had a tough start to life at the Lane - although he was far from alone - but impressed Unitedites with his attitude and ability after coming back into the side after a couple of injuries opened up the door again.
He has since established himself as United’s first-choice centre-half alongside Japhet Tanganga, although Ben Mee’s return from a hand injury will give boss Wilder a welcome headache in the coming weeks as the veteran gets up to speed.
Although United, as we reported earlier this month, were confident that Bindon would be allowed to see out the season in South Yorkshire, the passage of the deadline will still have represented a big boost to Wilder as he plots a surge up the Championship table in the second half of the season.
Key Nottingham Forest transfer decision gives Sheffield United another boost over ‘model professional’
“Yeah, Tyler's with us to the end of the season,” Wilder confirmed ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Charlton Athletic. “He's been good. Exactly what you want from a player. He got on with his work when he wasn't playing and wasn't involved.
“Then he was given an opportunity, and took it with both hands. He’s still got a bit to learn, and he's had a couple of setbacks along the way. He'll look at maybe the Wrexham game, like everybody else will.
“It wasn't our finest hour from a defensive point of view but he’s been part of two really positive performances recently. He’s got an opportunity, and he's took it. We've got Ben back now as well, so he's got a fight on his hands and has to play well.
“But I’m delighted with the boy's attitude and that’s exactly how it should be, from a pro's point of view. Do your work on the training ground. Deal with disappointment of not playing. And any opportunity you get, take it and try and keep your shirt. And that's key.”