Blackwell to stay with Blades

Kevin Blackwell is to stay on as Sheffield United manager despite the club’s Coca-Cola Championship play-off final defeat.

Wed, 27 May, 2009 - 15:18

Kevin Blackwell is to stay on as Sheffield United manager despite the club’s Coca-Cola Championship play-off final defeat.

Blackwell revealed he was considering his future in the aftermath of Monday’s Wembley loss against Burnley, but following talks with Blades chairman Kevin McCabe the former Luton and Leeds boss will be in charge next season.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Bramall Lane Person: Blackwell Person: Kevin Blackwell Person: Kevin McCabe Person: McCabe Person: Kevin Event: Coca-Cola Championship Organisation: Blades Organisation: Sheffield United Organisation: Burnley Organisation: Luton Organisation: Leeds

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