Date of Birth: 25 06 1976
Place of Birth: Stirling
Position: Defender
Nationality: Scotland
Callum Davidson Rumours and Transfers
19 10 2007
New loan signing Phil Bardsley will make his debut for Sheffield United in Saturday's Championship clash at home to Preston.
The 22-year-old Manchester United defender completed his switch for an initial three months and will start at full-back for the Blades at Bramall Lane.
But manager Bryan Robson has doubts over midfielder Lee Hendrie and defender Gary Naysmith, who are hoping to shake off knocks.
Northern Ireland international Keith Gillespie is another player struggling to shake off a minor niggle, but he is expected to make the squad.
Defender Derek Geary remains a long-term absentee following knee surgery and although Rob Hulse returned to action for the reserves this week, the former Leeds striker is at least a month away from first-team action.
Midfielder Nick Montgomery (pleurisy) looks almost certain to miss out.
Preston midfielder Paul McKenna is in contention to make his first appearance for eight months.
McKenna has not played for the first team since February because of a groin injury, but proved his return to fitness by coming though 90 minutes of a reserve game unscathed last week.
But goalkeeper Wayne Henderson is expected to be out for three months after undergoing surgery on his back, meaning Andy Lonergan will continue between the sticks.
Back-up stopper Chris Neal is fit to take his place on the bench after recovering from conjunctivitis.
Defender Matt Hill is also fit again after missing the defeat to Ipswich with a hamstring injury, while Callum Davidson twisted a knee
in that game, but should be okay to face the Blades.
Striker Neil Mellor meanwhile strengthened his claims for a starting place by bagging a hat-trick for the reserves in midweek.
