Bean, a member of the board of directors and one of the best known fans, was speaking after MP's invited a delegation from Bramall Lane to Westminster as their fight with the Premier League approaches its most critical stage.

A panel of independent arbitrators are due to examine the FAPL's decision not to deduct West Ham points for a serious of breach of transfer regulations on Monday.

United argue that contributed to their relegation to the Championship and are fighting hard for reinstatement.

Those who attended the meeting: the media were barred: reported that Bean received a four minute standing ovation from those present.

Clive Betts and Alan Keen, chair of the all party football group, also gave their backing to United's 'Fairness' campaign.

Betts said: "That's all we are looking for... fairness. "

Bean told The Star: "I am in a position to be able to express my opinion and that of many Sheffield United fans who feel aggrieved by the decision that was made by the original Premier League panel.

"I think it is important that I voice that opinion and those of other Sheffield United fans who are very unhappy about the decision that was made, the injustice of that decision and the fact that it has cost, or could cost, Sheffield United their Premier League status."

Converted Blades fan Kieran O'Brien has become the latest TV and film star to join Sheffield United's Fairness campaign .

The actor, who is currently appearing in BBC cop drama Holby Blue, joined a delegation of 100 Blades who travelled to the House of Commons today.

Sheffield-born actor and TV traveller Michael Palin has also backed the campaign.

Click on the play icon above to see Sean speaking about the protest.

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