Sheffield United Football Club News

• Nickname:The blades
• Founded:1889
• Manager:Danny Wilson

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• Capacity:30,945

Blades extension for Blackwell

04 Dec 2008 - 14:53:25

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Sheffield United have handed manager Kevin Blackwell a one-year contract extension.

Blackwell, who was a former number two to Neil Warnock at Bramall Lane and returned as manager after replacing Bryan Robson in February, is now tied to the Blades until 2012.

"Kevin is a breath of fresh air. He has a plan which he has put in place and the club is going to grow," director Terry Robinson told the club's official website.

"We know he is going to achieve the goal we are all aiming for and he has the full backing of the Sheffield United board and plc."

Fellow director Simon McCabe added: "This is a positive move for the football club when so many managers are feeling the pressure.

"We feel that offering Kevin this new contract is a good strategic point for the club."