World News'Olympics Will Help Super Dave' |
DAVID Carney's Sheffield United boss is hoping the so-called Olympic group of death will help further sharpen the player for a gruelling English season.
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Kevin Blackwell was initially reluctant to allow Carney to go to Beijing but Graham Arnold's persistence and a re-think ensured a change of heart.
Carney revealed last week that he had enjoyed a long chat with the manager and chairman, expressing his desire to take part in Beijing.
The Blades boss told sufc.co.uk: "I have had the Australian Olympic people on to me every day wanting Dave to be available to them and I kept saying 'no' because I wanted him to be part of things here.
"But I relented in the end because I thought it would give him good exposure and the chance to play games.
"Australia are in a very tough group which might help him catch up in terms of fitness and match sharpness."
The Olyroos kick off their bid for Olympic honours against Serbia on Thursday before a date with Argentina on Sunday.
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