Sheffield United appoint Carver to backroom staff

JOHN CARVER has become Gary Speed's first signing as Sheffield United manager, with Bobby Robson's former backroom member joining the Blades as first-team coach.

The 45-year-old joins after the Blades reached an agreement with Plymouth Argyle.

Carver knows Speed from the pair's time at Newcastle United while Carver also worked with Blades assistant Sam Ellis at Leeds United.

He has also worked in MLS as head coach of Toronto FC.