Blades sign Short

Sheffield United have won the race to secure the services of veteran defender Craig Short following his released by Blackburn.

The 37-year-old has signed a one-year deal to rejoin Blades boss Neil Warnock with whom he gained promotion during his days at Notts County.

“I’m delighted to get Craig,” Warnock told the club’s official website, sufc.co.uk. “I’ve known him for a long time and know exactly what he can offer us.”

Warnock has been keen to add experience and leadership to his squad and Short will provide those qualities.

The centre-half began his professional career at Scarborough under Warnock and followed the United manager to County before big-money moves to Derby, Everton and Blackburn.