Gillespie set for Blades exit

Winger poised to leave following bust-up

By Peter O'Rourke   Last updated: 29th September 2008

Keith Gillespie

Gillespie: Winging his way out

Related links

Teams

Players

Also see

Keith Gillespie's agent has confirmed the player looks set to leave Sheffield United.

The Northern Ireland star's future has been the subject of conjecture, amid reports of a bust-up with Blades boss Kevin Blackwell.

Gillespie was axed from the squad for Saturday's win over Watford after reportedly clashing with Blackwell during the game at Norwich earlier this month.

Blackwell is now ready to let the former Newcastle and Blackburn winger move on as he does not figure in his plans.

Gillespie's representative Phil Munnelly has confirmed the 33-year-old is set to leave after a 'difference of opinion' with Blackwell.

"I spoke to Keith at the weekend and it is fair to say there has been a difference of opinion with Kevin Blackwell," Munnelly told skysports.com.

"At the moment we are seeing if we can find Keith another club.

"I have to speak to Kevin Blackwell to see what Sheffield United want to do."