Source: Daily_Mail
Sheffield United and Sean O'Driscoll granted permission to open talks by Doncaster
Highly rated: Doncaster manager Sean O'Driscoll[LNB]Sean O'Driscoll has been given permission to talk with Sheffield United over their managerial vacancy but Doncaster chief executive David Morris remains confident he will opt to stay with the club.[LNB]O'Driscoll, 53, is among the favourites to become the Blades' third manager this season following Gary Speed's decision to take charge of the Wales national team and Rovers chairman John Ryan has given his local rivals the go ahead to start negotiations. [LNB]But Morris said: 'I think, right at this moment, there's a good chance Sean will remain at Doncaster Rovers. [LNB]'I'm sure Sheffield United fans and management would call that wishful thinking, but Sean is a big part of what we're trying to build here, he's proud of what we have achieved and we're hopeful he'll want to carry it on.[LNB] Blunt Blades: Sheffield United are languishing in 20th spot in the Championship despite a win over Swansea at Bramall Lane last weekend[LNB]'There's still a lot more to achieve here and I agree with the comments of our chairman that Blades fans would not necessarily be prepared to give Sean the time he has been given here.'[LNB] Rovers would demand a big compensation fee should O'Driscoll decide his future lies at Bramall Lane halfway through the season and Morris added: 'I should imagine the figure would be substantial. How much is a manager worth if a key player is worth £1million?'[LNB] Doncaster boss O'Driscoll happy to be a contender for Sheffield UnitedSavage to get Wales recall.. but only as dressing-room Mr MotivatorNeil Warnock: The man made of Sheffield steel now talks to deer!Sheffield Utd 1 Swansea 0: Good Evans! Blades grab vital win [LNB] Explore more:People: Gary Speed, Sean O'Driscoll, John Ryan, David Morris Places: Wales
