Boardroom shuffle at Sheffield United

League One side Sheffield United have announced that local businessmen David Green and Martin Green.have joined the club’s board, whilst Managing Director Malachy Brannigan has left with immediate effect.

David Green will chair the club’s Technical Board and Martin Green will will oversee all commercial, administrative, and non-football affairs

A statement on the club’s website said that the move was designed to “strengthen the board, and add a strong local voice.”

Sheffield Co-Chairmen Kevin McCabe and Jim Phipps said, “To get Sheffield United back on track, change is needed. We know and trust David and Martin. We value their opinions and know they will be unflinching in helping us confront the need to change within the Club. We hope supporters welcome these appointments together with Simon and Carl, to get this great Club back where we all want it to be.”

Blades fans will be hoping that this shake-up will improve the organization running of the club as they aim for promotion back to the Championship this season.