How Romelle Donovan performed in his first 45 minutes in a Sheffield United shirt

Loanee Romelle Donovan impressed on his Sheffield United debut against Chesterfield, after being thrown into the starting XI for the pre-season fixture. The winger will spend the season at Bramall Lane on loan from Premier League outfit Brentford, where he made nine appearances last campaign. Donovan, who signed for the Blades on Wednesday, linked up well with full-back Femi Seriki down the right-hand side. The duo caused the Spireites’ backline numerous problems and could be the start of a fruitful relationship between the two. The aforementioned duo helped to create a big chance which should have opened the scoring after just ten minutes. Seriki’s quick one-two with Donovan allowed him to find Patrick Bamford, who sliced wide. The 19-year-old also displayed his defensive qualities and commitment, thwarting Chesterfield’s Lewis Gordon, who was bearing down on goal midway through the first half being the highlight. Ahead of the game, fans were sceptical about the Blades’ newest recruit, telling The Star they ‘didn’t know much about him’ and labelling him a ‘typical cheap replacement’ for Andre Brooks. Asked what he will bring to Bramall Lane, Donovan told United’s YouTube channel: "Hard work and determination, but also the other side of the game, where I can be creative. I love having fun, getting at people, and just being a nuisance, really." Donovan backed up his own and Chris Wilder’s comments with his performance in his first outing of his spell in South Yorkshire, who labelled the Blades’ first summer signing an ‘exciting talent.’ The returning Callum O’Hare replaced Donovan at the half-time interval, with the sides deadlocked at 0-0 in North Derbyshire, putting an end to a promising and exciting debut from the teenager.