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Robson quits Blades as Blackwell steps in
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SHEFFIELD, England (AFP) — Bryan Robson quit as manager of Championship strugglers Sheffield United on Thursday after rejecting an offer to become the Blades' director of football, a club statement said.
The former England captain has been replaced by Kevin Blackwell, most recently in charge of cash-strapped Luton Town and before that Leeds United.
Blackwell was also the Blades's assistant manager from 2000-2004. He will now be assisted by Sam Ellis.
Both Robson and coach Brian Kidd left Bramall Lane on Thursday.
The Blades, relegated from the Premier League last year, had won just one league match out of their last seven.
They are now seven points off the relegation zone and fans protested against Robson after Saturday's goalless draw with...
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