IPSWICH boss Joe Royle today dismissed reports that he is being lined up as the new manager of Sheffield United.It was rumoured that the Blades, who look like losing Neil Warnock to Premiership strugglers Portsmouth, were targeting Royle to take over at Bramall Lane.

IPSWICH boss Joe Royle today dismissed reports that he is being lined up as the new manager of Sheffield United.

It was rumoured that the Blades, who look like losing Neil Warnock to Premiership strugglers Portsmouth, were targeting Royle to take over at Bramall Lane.

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