JAMES Birkinshaw admits he feels nervous about his return to hometown club Sheffield.

Birkinshaw is a firm fravourite with the Owlerton crowd and starts the season at reserve after his recall to the side.

He said: "I feel a bit nervous to be honest, I've been away for a while and I don't want to disappoint anyone, but I'm ready for it."

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