Kenny faces suspension for banned drug.

Sheffield United Goalkeeper Paddy Kenny has been suspended for testing positive for the banned drug ephedrine, according to the club on Tuesday.
The urine sample provided by Kenny after May's play-off semi-final against Preston North End was found to have traces of the drug, and now Kenny faces a ban.

'We can confirm that Paddy Kenny has been suspended by the club. This is an ongoing, confidential matter and as such we are unable to comment further,' a Sheffield United spokesman said:.

Kenny, a Republic of Ireland international, now faces an FA disciplinary inquiry and could face a suspension of up to two years.
Ephedrine is on the list of the World Anti-Doping Agency's banned substances.
But there is a light at the end of the tunnel, for ephedrine is found in some treatments for the common cold and the positive test doesn't mean a straight 2 year ban.

Jihai heads back to China.

Chinese footballer Sun Jihai has left Sheffield United to return home to China after a difficult time settling in. He started his career in England with Crystal Palace, went back to China to play for Dalian Shide, but came back to England to play for Premier League side Manchester City.

The 31 year old joined Sheffield last summer but made just 11 starts in a 12 month period. Blades manager Kevin Blackwell told BBC Radio Sheffield:

"Sun found it difficult to settle here. He was living with his mother and missed his family. He was a great professional and was a great example to the young players at the club. I wish him all the best."