Date of Birth: 13 06 1979
Place of Birth: Dublin
Position: Midfielder
Nationality: Ireland
Alan Quinn Rumours and Transfers
17 08 2007
Watford manager Adrian Boothroyd is probably going to restore his 1st team regulars to the starting line up for the home match against Sheffield United.
Boothroyd made 10 changes for the midweek Carling Cup tie against Gillingham, and the gamble paid off as the Hornets' fringe players prevailed 3-0 against their League One opponents.
Goalkeeper Mart Poom, defenders Jay DeMerit and Dan Shittu, midfield quartet Jobi McAnuff, Gavin Mahon, Lee Williamson and Tommy Smith should all make their returns along with frontman Marlon King.
Winger Anthony McNamee is, however, pushing hard for a starting place after an excellent display against Gills, however defender Matt Jackson is unlikely to face Bryan Robson's men after suffering concussion early in the 1st round clash.
The Hornets will be keen to maintain their 100% start to the campaign against a side tipped as one of their main rivals for promotion.
Sheffield United captain Gary Naysmith is definitely out of the trip due to a knee ligament injury.
The former Everton defender was forced off against Chesterfield in the midweek Carling Cup win, however even though the damage is not as bad as 1st feared, he will miss out at Vicarage Road.
Blades manager Bryan Robson will also be without recent signing Lee Hendrie, who is having surgery to repair cartilage damage.
But central defender Chris Morgan is available after missing the season's 1st 2 games due to a calf strain.
Robson must decide which of his 7 forwards to deploy at Vicarage Road, with Danny Webber and Jonathan Stead, both on the scoresheet in midweek, hoping to get the vote ahead of Billy Sharp and James Beattie.
Australian winger David Carney will also be hoping he impressed enough against Chesterfield, as will Alan Quinn, Chris Armstrong and Leigh Bromby.
19 07 2007
Sheffield United midfielder Alan Quinn and defender Derek Geary have agreed new contracts with the club, reports BBC Radio Sheffield.
The new deals will ensure the pair both remain at Bramall Lane until 2010.
Quinn, 28, has played 97 games for the Blades since joining on a free transfer from Sheffield Wednesday in June 2004.
Geary, 27, another former Owls player, moved to Bramall Lane for £25,000 from Stockport in October 2004 and has played 75 games for the club.
Quinn informed BBC Radio Sheffield, "I went in to see the gaffer (Bryan Robson) to see where I stood and I am thrilled that he would like me to part of things here. I am now looking forward to the start of the season and ready to fight for my 1st team place."
