Ciaran Clark has spoken for the first time since being left out of the Newcastle United squad by Eddie Howe last January.
The Republic of Ireland defender spent last term training as a non-playing squad member and was also told to train with the second string on his return to the club in July. But the Magpies have agreed a deal with Sheffield United with Clark joining on a season long deal with a view to a permanent.
Clark said: "Just to be involved and around a squad is massive for me. I spent six months not involved last season. I was just training. It's not a great feeling to be honest but this is a new challenge and a fresh start and one I'm looking forward to."
