By Mark Buckingham Last updated: 4th August 2007
Beattie: Excited by deal
James Beattie is 'excited' by Bryan Robson's plans for Sheffield United after completing his move to Bramall Lane.
The former England international has joined The Blades in a £4million deal from Everton after struggling for first-team football last season.
He was persuaded to drop down to the Championship by Robson and is looking forward to playing again on a regular basis.
"I've obviously met the manager and the chairman, and they outlined the plans for the club for the next few years," Beattie told Sky Sports News.
"The ambition and everything they've shown, and what they said to me, made me want to be a part of it.
"It was hard and it was a difficult decision, but the manager has been a legend in the game.
"He knew my thoughts and what I was thinking, and he talked me through it, and when he outlined his plans for the club it excited me."
Beattie is aware he is not guaranteed a starting spot with his new club, but is determined to play a role in helping The Blades back into the Premier League.
He added: "It will be a nice change because last year was a bit of a freeze-out for myself.
"I will have to work hard for my place, but I'm excited by playing a few more games this year.
"We have a hard season ahead of us trying to get back up in the Premiership where we belong."
| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Friday 7th August | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 20:00 | Middlesbrough vs Sheff Utd |
| Saturday 8th August | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Cardiff vs Scunthorpe |
| 15:00 | Crystal Palace vs Plymouth |
| 15:00 | Derby vs Peterborough |
| 15:00 | Leicester vs Swansea |
| 15:00 | Preston vs Bristol City |
| 15:00 | QPR vs Blackpool |
| 15:00 | Reading vs Nottm Forest |
| 15:00 | Sheff Wed vs Barnsley |
| 15:00 | Watford vs Doncaster |
| 17:30 | West Brom vs Newcastle |
| Sunday 9th August | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 12:45 | Coventry vs Ipswich |
| Saturday 15th August | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Barnsley vs Coventry |
| 15:00 | Blackpool vs Cardiff |
| 15:00 | Bristol City vs Crystal Palace |
| 15:00 | Doncaster vs Preston |
| 15:00 | Ipswich vs Leicester |
| 15:00 | Nottm Forest vs West Brom |
| 15:00 | Peterborough vs Sheff Wed |
| 15:00 | Plymouth vs QPR |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Monday 25th May | |
| Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Burnley 1 - 0 Sheff Utd | |
| Tuesday 12th May | |
| Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Reading 0 - 2 Burnley | |
| Monday 11th May | |
| Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Sheff Utd 1 - 0 Preston | |
| Saturday 9th May | |
| Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Burnley 1 - 0 Reading | |
| Friday 8th May | |
| Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Preston 1 - 1 Sheff Utd | |
| Sunday 3rd May | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Reading 1 - 2 Birmingham | |
| Crystal Palace 0 - 0 Sheff Utd | |
| Sheff Wed 1 - 0 Cardiff | |
| Watford 3 - 1 Derby | |
| Plymouth 1 - 2 Barnsley | |
| Nottm Forest 3 - 1 Southampton | |
| Wolverhampton 1 - 0 Doncaster | |
| Charlton 4 - 2 Norwich | |
| Preston 2 - 1 QPR | |
| Swansea 0 - 1 Blackpool | |
| Burnley 4 - 0 Bristol City | |
| Ipswich 2 - 1 Coventry | |
| Monday 27th April | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Norwich 0 - 2 Reading | |
| Saturday 25th April | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Birmingham 1 - 2 Preston | |
| Bristol City 1 - 1 Sheff Wed | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnsley | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Blackpool | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Bristol City | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Cardiff City | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Crystal Palace | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Derby County | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Doncaster Rovers | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Ipswich Town | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Leicester City | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Middlesbrough | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Newcastle United | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Peterborough United | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Plymouth Argyle | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Preston North End | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Queens Park Rangers | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Reading | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Scunthorpe United | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Sheffield United | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Sheffield Wednesday | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Swansea City | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Watford | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | West Bromwich Albion | 0 | 0 |
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