Sheffield United owners break silence and Blades fans are reacting | OneFootball

Sheffield United's co-chairmen have provided an update to the fans surrounding the club.

Sheffield United have had a busy summer so far, as Chris Wilder looks to build a squad that is capable of winning promotion.

That will be a difficult task for the Blades, and the financial situation at Bramall Lane is also raising questions as to what sort of players the club will be able to bring in.

The sale of Andre Brooks to Norwich City, which came as a surprise, will add to the budget, but the main talking point at Sheffield United in recently has centred on former owner Prince Abdullah.

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He claims that the Blades’ current owners have not paid outstanding sums that were owed as part of the deal when they bought Sheffield United.

Sheffield United send message to supporters amid off-field speculation

That has understandably raised concern among the fan base, but the hierarchy at Sheffield United have looked to provide clarity to the supporters, with an update shared on the official site.

Crucially, they state that any off-field issues won’t impact the plans this summer, as they vowed to continue to operate by EFL rules, as they look to take the club forward.

“On governance, we have operated within EFL rules since the day we arrived and that has not shifted. We understand and accept the scrutiny that comes with owning a club like this one, and we take our obligations to the League and to the wider regulatory framework seriously.

“None of this changes what we are most looking forward to, which is the season ahead. Chris has built something at this club that supporters can be proud of, and we are fully behind him and the team as they prepare for the new campaign. There is a lot of hard work still to do this summer, and we are getting on with it.”

Sheffield United fans will judge the club at the end of the transfer window

Firstly, you have to praise co-chairmen Steven Rosen and Helmy Eltoukhy for communicating with supporters, as they will have been concerned at recent developments.

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Of course, some fans will have wanted more in-depth answers, but the general message is a reassuring one, which should ease any worries.

Ultimately, though, the fans will wait to see how this plays out, and a fair judgement will come at the end of the transfer window when they will be able to assess if they have backed Wilder.

With the parachute payments drying up, most realistic Sheffield United fans will acknowledge that the club aren’t going to be the biggest spenders in the league. Nevertheless, they will still want to see ambition, and the club are clearly targeting a top eight finish as a minimum.

So, it will be interesting to see how it plays out, and how the legal issue with Prince Abdullah is resolved.

Sheffield United fans react to club update from co-chairmen

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