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Blades tie down duo

Sheffield United manager Bryan Robson has continued his squad building at Bramall Lane by tying experienced duo Chris Lucketti and Keith Gillespie to new deals.

Lucketti, 35, has made just eight league starts for the Blades since his £300,000 switch from Preston in May 2006 but 32-year-old Gillespie has been an integral part of the side for the past two seasons.

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Experienced: Keith Gillespie will remain at Bramall Lane

Robson said: "Chris Lucketti and Keith Gillespie have signed new deals.

"It's done and dusted - Chris has signed a one-year contract and Keith has signed a two-year deal.

"I'm delighted about that as it keeps the squad nice and strong."

Robson also insisted there was "no chance" striker Danny Webber would be leaving the club.

The 25-year-old had been strongly linked with a move away from Bramall Lane, with Hull among those interested, but Robson is keen to keep hold of the former Watford man.

"Danny will be going nowhere. He's one of the lads I want to keep within the squad and there's no chance of him going anywhere," Robson told the club's website, www.sufc.co.uk

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