Sheffield United’s big ‘thank you’ to Maltese for support during pre-season tour

United’s visit to Malta proved a resounding success both on and off the pitch, with hundreds of Blades’ fans embracing the most action-packed tour the club had ever staged.

The climax to the pre-season tour saw the Blades’ beat Vittoriosa Stars and Hibernians to lift the JPL Cisk Larger Cup.

Sheffield United’s Group Executive Director Mike Farnan was charged with overseeing the club’s stay in Malta. Commenting on the Blades’ visit to Malta, Farnan explained how “the success of the tour underlines the special relationship that has grown between the club and the Maltese community as a whole.

“Throughout the trip, Sheffield United and our fans were overwhelmed with the welcome we received in Malta. The club would like to thank everyone that played a part in making our visit such a memorable occasion,” Farnan enthused.

“We hope that this bond sees some our Maltese friends visit Bramall Lane, so we can replicate the same levels of hospitality,” he concluded.

Sheffield United extended its thanks to the Malta Football Association (MFA), Hibernians FC, Vittoriosa Stars FC and the Sheffield United Supporters’ Club Malta, among others.

The club also made “a special note of appreciation”… to the large numbers of Blades fans that made the journey to Malta. Now back on English soil, the Blades’ next pre-season fixture was away to Burton Albion tonight.