'Needs to be' - Billy Sharp makes feelings on Sheffield United's loanee Brentford man Romelle Donovan clear
Billy Sharp has urged Sheffield United to make use of their loanee Brentford winger
Sheffield United legend Billy Sharp has claimed Romelle Donovan “needs to be playing” for the Blades.
Donovan was signed on loan from Brentford in the summer and has looked sharp in the early stages of the season.
The 19-year-old winger has already made nine appearances under Chris Wilder but has not started either of the club’s last two league games.
Sharp, who sealed promotion from the Championship twice as a Sheffield United player, has encouraged his former employers to make use of Donovan’s talents.
Billy Sharp’s Sheffield United verdict
He told the Sky Sports Essential EFL Podcast: “They have changed formation three times this season. Not only do you not know the starting XI, you are not quite sure what formation they are going to line up with.
“They have not found consistency. They have got the players and they have got enough strength in the squad, but there are a lot of changes.
“It is disappointing at the minute, but I still think they can get in the top eight. They just need to build a little bit of momentum and have a bit more belief.
“Romelle Donovan needs to be playing. He is a match-winner. He can certainly change a game. The expectation is definitely still there. The fans are not happy with the performances on the pitch, but Chris Wilder will find a way to get results.”
Sheffield United’s tough start
Sheffield United sit 18th in the Championship table after eight games and have come under fire for the uninspiring nature of their performances.
In their final game before the international break, the Blades were beaten 2-1 by Stoke City after they took the lead via Kalvin Phillips.
Post-match, manager Chris Wilder rued the stunning nature of the goals that turned the game on its head.
He said: “We got our noses in front but they find two wonder goals which decided the game for them. When two players whack in goals from 30 yards then it’s nothing to do with our quality.”