The Blades have handed themselves a double boost by extending the contracts of both Chris Morgan and Stephen Quinn.

Skipper Morgan, due to make his 250th league and cup start for United on Saturday, and the combative, impish Quinn have been virtually ever-present all season - barring injury and suspension - but their existing deals were due to expire in the summer.

But the Club has exercised its option to trigger another year and the duo are now tied to the Blades until the summer of 2011.

Following half a season of loans, injury and uncertainty in player availability Kevin Blackwell is delighted that two of his long serving regulars remain at his disposal:

"This is really good news for us, the pair have become stalwarts at Bramall Lane and will continue to play major roles in the development of the team."