[PAR] [TLE] Gary Speed [SEP] Gary Andrew Speed, MBE (8 September 1969 – 27 November 2011) was a Welsh professional footballer and manager. [PAR] [TLE] 2010–11 Sheffield United F.C. season [SEP] The 2010-11 season was Sheffield United's third consecutive season in the Football League Championship after coming 8th in the 2009–10 season.  It was Kevin Blackwell's third season in charge of United; however, he left Bramall Lane in mid-August after losing at home to QPR.  Gary Speed was named as his successor but lasted only until December when he left to take over the Wales national side.  Following a short spell as caretaker by John Carver, Micky Adams was appointed manager for the rest of the season.  It was a turbulent season off the pitch and results declined, with Adams being unable to save the team from relegation to League One for the first time in 23 years.
[PAR] [TLE] Gary Speed [ SEP ] Gary Andrew Speed , MBE ( 8 September 1969 – 27 November 2011 ) was a Welsh professional footballer and manager . [PAR] [TLE] 2010–11 Sheffield United F.C. season [ SEP ] The 2010 - 11 season was Sheffield United 's third consecutive season in the Football League Championship after coming 8th in the 2009–10 season . It was Kevin Blackwell 's third season in charge of United ; however , he left Bramall Lane in mid - August after losing at home to QPR . Gary Speed was named as his successor but lasted only until December when he left to take over the Wales national side . Following a short spell as caretaker by John Carver , Micky Adams was appointed manager for the rest of the season . It was a turbulent season off the pitch and results declined , with Adams being unable to save the team from relegation to League One for the first time in 23 years .
Which Welsh professional footballer succeeded Kevin Blackwell to play for Sheffield United?
Which Welsh professional footballer succeeded Kevin Blackwell to play for Sheffield United ?
Gary Speed
Gary Speed