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A "united United" will be at the heart of the Blades bouncing into the new season full of confidence.
That the message to Sheffield United supporters today from plc Chairman Kevin McCabe as he and his legal advisors consider the club's next steps in the wake of the Arbitration panel ruling in the Tevez affair.
And the Blades chief has told new team manager Bryan Robson that he will be provided with all the resources to achieve that aim.
"Because of the situation following the panel's ruling it would not be appropriate at this stage for me to publicly comment" said Mr McCabe.
"However, I do have a strong and important message for all of our many thousands of fans ahead of the start of next season.
"It is quite simple. Nothing stops as a result of the outcome of the arbitration hearing. We are a club moving forward with a determination to succeed at all levels. The united spirit we have at the club as result of the Tevez affair will be motivational for supporters and players alike next season."
Mr McCabe said the club was in good shape. "It has been recognised that, as a football club, we have a business model to be proud of and one that will take the club where the fans, the players, the management and I want it to be - an important force in the English game.
"In the last 48 hours I have spent some considerable time discussing opportunities with team manager Bryan Robson. He has already got to grips with the squad and I am excited by his plans.
"Jags has gone and we can only wish him all the best. But Billy Sharp is joining and there are more exciting signings to come.
"Bryan was employed by this club to get us moving in the right direction as soon as possible. He will be provided with the resources to strengthen the playing squad to achieve that aim. Fans can expect rapid developments," added Mr McCabe.
Mr McCabe confirmed it was full steam ahead with other aspects of club business.
"The academy, which has seen a raft of promising young players coming through to the first team squad, will continue to be an important feature in the long term development of Sheffield United," said Mr McCabe who recently took time out to watch the impressive performances by the club's U19 squad in a tournament in Spain.
"The further development of the ground, the introduction of additional new commercial backers and our joint venture property deals will all continue apace. Supporters will have seen the work currently taking place in the car park - that building site will soon be transformed into a landmark hotel.
"We may be wearing a different coat next season but I can assure our supporters that no stone will be left unturned as we develop a club which our supporters, players and city can be rightly be proud to be involved with. The Blades are bouncing back."
Meanwhile, Mr McCabe has moved to make clear that his interests in Sheffield United remain unaffected as a result of the sale of Scamp Holdings Ltd., a former subsidiary company of his Scarborough group.
Scamp (where the McCabe family interests owned 6O% of the shares) has been sold to Australian quoted real estate company, Valad Property Group for a value of £85Om. Mr McCabe has joined the Valad board and has invested some Aus$1OOm in the company.
Scamp also owns 72.3% of Teesland plc which was part of the sale. The Scamp and Teesland interests feature properties and projects in the UK and Europe.
Scarborough remains wholly owned by the McCabe family and has a portfolio of property ventures throughout the UK valued at £5OOm plus investments in the Far East and China. Additionally, it wholly owns its serviced office subsidiary - Forsyth plc - which set up the Blades Enterpise Centre.
Scarborough also owns 2O% of Frasers Property (UK) Ltd and FairBriar Holdings Ltd a group involved in residential development and serviced apartments throughout the UK and Europe.
Mr McCabe said "Despite some media reports, Scarborough's interests - and therefore mine - in Sheffield United plc remain unaffected as a result of the sale of Scamp Holdings Ltd."
http://www.sufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10418~1068429,00.html
A "united United" will be at the heart of the Blades bouncing into the new season full of confidence.
That the message to Sheffield United supporters today from plc Chairman Kevin McCabe as he and his legal advisors consider the club's next steps in the wake of the Arbitration panel ruling in the Tevez affair.
And the Blades chief has told new team manager Bryan Robson that he will be provided with all the resources to achieve that aim.
"Because of the situation following the panel's ruling it would not be appropriate at this stage for me to publicly comment" said Mr McCabe.
"However, I do have a strong and important message for all of our many thousands of fans ahead of the start of next season.
"It is quite simple. Nothing stops as a result of the outcome of the arbitration hearing. We are a club moving forward with a determination to succeed at all levels. The united spirit we have at the club as result of the Tevez affair will be motivational for supporters and players alike next season."
Mr McCabe said the club was in good shape. "It has been recognised that, as a football club, we have a business model to be proud of and one that will take the club where the fans, the players, the management and I want it to be - an important force in the English game.
"In the last 48 hours I have spent some considerable time discussing opportunities with team manager Bryan Robson. He has already got to grips with the squad and I am excited by his plans.
"Jags has gone and we can only wish him all the best. But Billy Sharp is joining and there are more exciting signings to come.
"Bryan was employed by this club to get us moving in the right direction as soon as possible. He will be provided with the resources to strengthen the playing squad to achieve that aim. Fans can expect rapid developments," added Mr McCabe.
Mr McCabe confirmed it was full steam ahead with other aspects of club business.
"The academy, which has seen a raft of promising young players coming through to the first team squad, will continue to be an important feature in the long term development of Sheffield United," said Mr McCabe who recently took time out to watch the impressive performances by the club's U19 squad in a tournament in Spain.
"The further development of the ground, the introduction of additional new commercial backers and our joint venture property deals will all continue apace. Supporters will have seen the work currently taking place in the car park - that building site will soon be transformed into a landmark hotel.
"We may be wearing a different coat next season but I can assure our supporters that no stone will be left unturned as we develop a club which our supporters, players and city can be rightly be proud to be involved with. The Blades are bouncing back."
Meanwhile, Mr McCabe has moved to make clear that his interests in Sheffield United remain unaffected as a result of the sale of Scamp Holdings Ltd., a former subsidiary company of his Scarborough group.
Scamp (where the McCabe family interests owned 6O% of the shares) has been sold to Australian quoted real estate company, Valad Property Group for a value of £85Om. Mr McCabe has joined the Valad board and has invested some Aus$1OOm in the company.
Scamp also owns 72.3% of Teesland plc which was part of the sale. The Scamp and Teesland interests feature properties and projects in the UK and Europe.
Scarborough remains wholly owned by the McCabe family and has a portfolio of property ventures throughout the UK valued at £5OOm plus investments in the Far East and China. Additionally, it wholly owns its serviced office subsidiary - Forsyth plc - which set up the Blades Enterpise Centre.
Scarborough also owns 2O% of Frasers Property (UK) Ltd and FairBriar Holdings Ltd a group involved in residential development and serviced apartments throughout the UK and Europe.
Mr McCabe said "Despite some media reports, Scarborough's interests - and therefore mine - in Sheffield United plc remain unaffected as a result of the sale of Scamp Holdings Ltd."
http://www.sufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10418~1068429,00.html
