After eight wins, three draws and only two league losses, Blackwell will be the gaffer along with Sam Ellis who will be taking up the assistant manager duties.
Blackwell himself said:"I am very proud to take up this appointment. The club is very close to my heart and i am delighted to be given the opportunity of delivering the ambitions of the chairman, the board and the wonderful fans of this club.
"I had identified values that, from the car park attendant to the chairman, we should embrace if we are to realise our aims. I believe we are a top ten club in the making. With hard work, discipline, the will to succeed, determination, responsibility, commitment to excellence and pride we can get there - The Blades Way!"
PLC Chariman Kevin McCabe commented:"Kevin perfectly fits the bill as our manager. We have reviewed and enjoyed long discussions about how our football division should operate. He is experienced but at the same time brings fresh and innovative ideas particular recognising what we are trying to achieve with our overseas sister clubs in China, Hungary, and Australia as well as our partnership with Sao Paulo in Brazil.
"Kevin and i will continue to talk and plan over the coming weeks. Sheffield United is different to other football clubs and we intend to make the most of that. We have many aims and aspirations both here and abroad, so we will continue to recruit football executives to build the football divisiob who can ssist Kevin."