It has been reported by the Sheffield United official site, that Co-Owner Prince Abdullah bin Mosaad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has stepped down from Co-Chairman.

The decision was announced Sunday evening after the 47-year-old was announced as President of the General Presidency for Youth Welfare in his home country. Whilst he was still be co-owner aside with Kevin McCombe, the duties will be carried out by an advisor and his son.

Prince Abdullah bin Mosaad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud told the Blades website "It is an honour to be chosen by the King to fulfill this role. It does mean it will have an impact on the time I can give to being co-chairman although my commitment to the Blades remains unchanged. I am 1,000 per cent committed to the Club, its vision and determined to see it achieve its goals.

"Serving on the board has been a highlight of my career. I am sad to step away for a time from active participation in club affairs, but my son, Prince Abdulrahman, will carry the torch for me on the board and my advisor and friend, Jim Phipps, will serve as Co-Chairman with my partner, Kevin McCabe."

He made a point of reassuring the Sheffield United fans that his commitment to the club will not be affected after this appointment.

"Nothing else changes," he added. "Last year, we set serious goals for where we, as Blades, intend to take this club. Those goals and the resources to achieve them are still committed."