Blades swoop to snap up Henderson

Sheffield United have added to their squad by completing the signing of striker Darius Henderson from Championship rivals Watford for £2m.

Henderson: Switch to Blades
Henderson: Switch to Blades

He joins the Blades as a direct replacement for Rob Hulse, who joined Derby on Monday for £1.75million.

Henderson, 26, has signed a four-year contract and the fee could rise depending on his achievements at Bramall Lane.

Doncaster-born Henderson told Sheffield United's official website: "This is a great move for me, coming back home. I've met the lads and there is quality in abundance here."

Your Comments

maltese_baggie (West Bromwich Albion fan)

"Not much of a prolific goalscorer, but a very hardworking forward. Good buy, albeit exxegerated comments"

RQuaresma (Manchester United fan)

"this aint a joke itz official! n anyways quoting henderson " there is quality in abundance here", he sure aint referring to himself!!!"

brownblade (Sheffield United fan)

"Is this a joke? Please tell me this is a joke."

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