Shock news as Sheffield United chairman resigns – owner comments on exit

Sheffield United have confirmed that chairman, Prince Musaad Bin Khalid Al Saud, has taken the decision to resign from his role at the club for ‘personal reasons’.
Sheffield United's chairman has resigned for 'personal reasons'. (Mike Egerton/PA Wire)Sheffield United's chairman has resigned for 'personal reasons'. (Mike Egerton/PA Wire)
Sheffield United's chairman has resigned for 'personal reasons'. (Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

The news came as a surprise announcement on Friday evening, with owner, Prince Abdullah bin Mosa'ad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, telling the club’s official website, "On behalf of the board of directors, I offer our thanks to Prince Musaad for his efforts, he has made a valuable contribution to the development of the football club."

Meanwhile, the former chairman himself spoke of his pride at having held the position, saying "It has been an absolute pleasure and a real privilege to be chairman of this great club and I have always tried to uphold the values of the club and act as a true custodian."

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"I would like to thank Prince Abdullah for giving me the opportunity to be chairman of Sheffield United Football Club. I also thank the board, Stephen Bettis, and the vice-presidents for their support throughout my tenure."

"As I move on there are many who I want to thank. Foremost you the fans, who have given me so many great memories, especially in our first season back in the Premier League. You truly are the best.

"My sincere thanks also to all who work hard at the club; the employees, the backroom staff, and the players. We have good people working at the club and I am very proud that I had the pleasure to work with you all.

"To say I am disappointed of how things turned out this season is an understatement. I have great faith that we have a bright future and I look forward to seeing everyone back at Bramall Lane in good health and cheering on our Blades.

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"It was an honour to be chairman of Sheffield United, and I wish my successor the very best.

"Good luck and God Bless."

United went on to confirmed that vice-chairman, Yusuf Giansiracusa, will take on the role of acting chairman in the interim before they decide on a long-term replacement for Prince Musaad, who became the youngest chairman in the Premier League when he was appointed in September 2019.

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