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Prince Abdullah reveals Premier League hope and Sheffield United attraction amid takeover talk
There are teams in the Premier League unable to lay claim to a history or fanbase quite like Sheffield United. And owner Prince Abdullah feels those are the club’s biggest strengths as he looked to the future ahead of next season.
The club is currently for sale with the Saudi royal looking to stand aside after admitting last season was the ‘most difficult’ period of his life.
So far, attempts to sell to American businessman Henry Mauriss, who was later jailed for wire fraud, and Dozy Mmobuosi have failed to reach a conclusion.
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It was revealed recently that he has also engaged with a consortium of US businessmen but conceded in the interview, which was published on the club’s in-house media channel SUTV Live, that he is ‘unsure’ if a sale will take place.
United’s place in the richest league in the world will only further their attraction to would-be investors looking to purchase an English club.
And they could do worse than look at Sheffield United. Not only do they have access to Premier League finances, but will once again be a side with a global audience as they play in the most-watched league in the world.
For now, the club is planning for life under the current owner but takeover interest will only continue. Prince Abdullah’s latest words can only help with the sales brochure.
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“I always say Sheffield United is a big club because of two things. The history and the fanbase,” Prince Abdullah said.
“If you look at some of the Premier League clubs they don’t enjoy what we have in Sheffield. I don’t think we would have got promoted without the fans.
“Most of the games in the Championship are 50/50 games, you win or lose in small margins. Fans give you the push to get over the line. They played a big role.”
The last time United were in the Premier League they suffered mixed fortunes. A fantastic first season, which looked destined to end in European qualification, was interrupted by covid and followed by a difficult campaign that ended in relegation.
It was also marred by a falling out between the board and manager, which led to popular boss Chris Wilder departing. That’s now water under the bridge, with the pair having put their differences aside.
Having seen the impact the fans made the first time around and the difference when playing behind closed doors, Prince Abdullah hopes United can establish themselves and enjoy another good campaign in front of supporters once again.
“We were extremely unlucky when in the Premier League to play one-and-half seasons without the fans. Even Chris Wilder thought the same. I met him for lunch maybe three weeks ago and we had a nice chat and reflected on that season.
“Playing without the fans was a big reason we got relegated. Hopefully, this time our fans will be there and hopefully this time we are here to stay.”
