P304 CEEFAX 1 304 Fri 15 Aug 22:48/51 SPACKMAN ACCEPTS BLADES JOB 1/2 Nigel Spackman has been confirmed as Sheffield United's new boss following Howard Kendall's departure to Evjrton. The 36-year-old has been in temporary charge at Bramall Lane since June, but had asked the United board for a swift decision on his future last weekend. His appointment will give the Blades' push for promotion a welcome boost. They are unbeaten under Spackman so far this season after defeating Sundjrland in the League and drawing with Wrexham in the Coca-Cola Cup. Racing 660 Sport A-Z 399 News 101 Weather 400 Front page 100 TV 600 D1 Review Results McManaman In BriefP304 CEEFAX 1 304 Fri 15 Aug 22:45/39 SPACKMAN ACCEPTS BLADES JOB 2/2 Nigel Spackman looked forward to the challenge after being confirmed as the new Sheffield United manager. He said: "I just hope to do the job to the best of my ability and live up to the expectations of the board, chairman and everybody at Bramall Lane. "I feel I have been given a great opportunity here to start off my managerial career at a club as big as Sheffield United. "I will give it my all and just hope it's good enough." Racing 660 Sport A-Z 399 News 101 Weather 400 Front page 100 TV 600 D1 Review Results McManaman In Brief