Sheffield United fans are waiting to discover if Kevin McCabe will appeal: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

The decision, announced by Mr Justice Fancourt yesterday morning, effectively brought to an end Kevin McCabe’s long association with the Blades, although the former co-owner and lifelong Blade is considering an appeal against the verdict.

McCabe still owns United’s property interests, although Prince Abdullah was ordered in the judgement to complete the purchase of them before July 2020.

And the decision sparked some racist messages from a small number of accounts, mostly referencing the Saudi Prince’s religion. The tweets were roundly condemned by other Blades, and one of the worst offenders has set their Twitter page to ‘private’ to limit who sees their profile.

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And the Sheffield United Independent Supporters Association this morning issued a statement, condemning the messages.