silverfox
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From the OS....
Sheffield United fans have been given a "don't panic" message.
It comes from PLC Chairman Kevin McCabe - the man who has overseen the turnaround in the club's fortunes in the last five years.
After monitoring the reaction of the supporters to Saturday's derby day defeat against Sheffield Wednesday, Kevin McCabe has spoken of his determination to see the club turn the corner and climb the Championship league table.
"Our fans are up there with the best and the defeat against the Owls will have hurt. But, right now we need them to be with us as we prepare for two important matches - a great FA Cup tie against Manchester City and a high profile game against Watford," said Mr McCabe.
"Supporters will have their views about what happened on Saturday and have every right to voice their concerns, but it is not the intention to change the manager as, contrary to the many emails being received at the club and by me, I believe we can turn the corner," he added.
United have proved they are the biggest club in the Championship by maintaining attendances of more than 25,000. However, some elements of United's support have threatened a boycott of Sunday's game against Premiership high fliers Manchester City.
"The easiest thing in the world to do - when times are tough - is to walk away and 'moan and groan'. Well, the Chairman isn't going to walk, the McCabe family isn't going to walk and the Manager isn't going to walk.
"I say to the fans: Do they think this is the 'old days'? Do they want to create panic? I don't think so.
"Soccer club obituaries are about those with no vision, leadership, desire, determination or ambition. This does not describe Sheffield United.
"We all must accept that when 'short term' bad times and dilemmas happen they will dissipate much quicker if blame is removed and support continues.
"I ask the fans to back the judgements being made and accept that those responsible for making decisions are mature, experienced and still confident.
"We will get it right so let's buck up, work together and not let ourselves down when we still have the opportunity to make progress this season," said Mr McCabe, who has pledged to answer as many emails as possible from fans who have written to him regarding United's season.
Sheffield United fans have been given a "don't panic" message.
It comes from PLC Chairman Kevin McCabe - the man who has overseen the turnaround in the club's fortunes in the last five years.
After monitoring the reaction of the supporters to Saturday's derby day defeat against Sheffield Wednesday, Kevin McCabe has spoken of his determination to see the club turn the corner and climb the Championship league table.
"Our fans are up there with the best and the defeat against the Owls will have hurt. But, right now we need them to be with us as we prepare for two important matches - a great FA Cup tie against Manchester City and a high profile game against Watford," said Mr McCabe.
"Supporters will have their views about what happened on Saturday and have every right to voice their concerns, but it is not the intention to change the manager as, contrary to the many emails being received at the club and by me, I believe we can turn the corner," he added.
United have proved they are the biggest club in the Championship by maintaining attendances of more than 25,000. However, some elements of United's support have threatened a boycott of Sunday's game against Premiership high fliers Manchester City.
"The easiest thing in the world to do - when times are tough - is to walk away and 'moan and groan'. Well, the Chairman isn't going to walk, the McCabe family isn't going to walk and the Manager isn't going to walk.
"I say to the fans: Do they think this is the 'old days'? Do they want to create panic? I don't think so.
"Soccer club obituaries are about those with no vision, leadership, desire, determination or ambition. This does not describe Sheffield United.
"We all must accept that when 'short term' bad times and dilemmas happen they will dissipate much quicker if blame is removed and support continues.
"I ask the fans to back the judgements being made and accept that those responsible for making decisions are mature, experienced and still confident.
"We will get it right so let's buck up, work together and not let ourselves down when we still have the opportunity to make progress this season," said Mr McCabe, who has pledged to answer as many emails as possible from fans who have written to him regarding United's season.
