Egan signs up to go Wilder with his Blades

finally got to a position where I can call the shots – rather than being told, ‘We’re releasing you’.

“I was getting abuse as a Charlton player in January when chairman Matt Southall said incorrect stuff in the press. It was, ‘Lyle is greedy, he only wants this, and he’ll never play for the club again’.

“I’m still getting abuse, but I don’t care – because I have earned this. I still have a very good relationship with manager Lee Bowyer. He understands my position.”

He added: “The way I play football I’m one bad tackle away from an injury which could keep me out for a sustained period of time. I’ve worked to get to this part of the journey – I can’t risk that.”

The Addicks are still in the middle of the takeover battle which dogged their whole season, with Danish businessman Thomas Sandgaard closing in on a deal.

Taylor said: “I feel sorry for the manager. He has had to work under ridiculous circumstances. I hope it gets sorted out.”

JOHN EGAN has become the latest of Chris Wilder’s stalwarts to agree a new deal at Sheffield United. Defender Egan has signed a four-year deal and follows Ollie Norwood, Billy Sharp, David Mcgoldrick, Chris Basham, John Fleck and Enda Stevens in committing his future to

Bramall Lane. The Republic of Ireland star (above) was the Blades’ record signing from Brentford for £4.1million in 2018 and is looking forward to more success.

He said: “The last two years have probably been the most successful of my career and to get the chance to sign a new contract here is brilliant.”

Taylor was Charlton’s big goal threat, but refused to play as they slipped to relegation