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Blackwell: Speed stays with Blades

16 Jul 2010 - 12:38:55

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Sheffield United manager Kevin Blackwell has admitted that he turned down Swansea City's approach for his right-hand man Gary Speed as the Swans looked to fill their vacant managerial position.

Following Paulo Sousa's recent departure, the Swans had contacted the Blades in order to talk to the former Wales international, but Blackwell rejected their advances.

With former Watford and Reading manager Brendan Rodgers expected to take the job at the Liberty Stadium, Speed now looks set to remain at Bramall Lane.

Blackwell said: "We've dealt with the situation, Gary is staying and that's all I'm worried about. At this moment in time I would be loath to lose a senior member of staff so close to the beginning of the season.

"Gary is a level-headed lad, he wants to learn, and he can, and he's thoroughly enjoying his time here.

"We believe that Gary will be staying with us for next season and we're delighted with that."