'This is far from a club letting anyone down'

Speaking to Stephen Bettis on our show this week added some perspective to what has been a difficult season for Sheffield United. We have six clubs on our patch. Any of the other five would love to have spent three of the last five seasons in the top flight. That shouldn't be forgotten, as United fans deal with how tough things have been.

The elite level of English football is stronger than ever. When teams are capable of winning European trophies last term, placing themselves in the top-eight this season, and are still being blown away by the likes of Arsenal - it shows the magnitude of the challenge. Luton deserve credit for putting up a real fight but it might not be enough. They might be the beneficiary of the points deduction situation in the Premier League. But they also might just come back down with Burnley, who spent a fortune, and the Blades.

Nobody would suggest United have got everything right. They also haven't got everything wrong. According to Bettis, promotion has sorted the finances out. They have big plans for a new training ground. Young players continue to come into the first team. They have assets on their playing staff.

Bettis fronted up and was prepared to answer some challenging questions from fans. Few CEO's do that these days.

A rebuild and reset may be on the way. There might be more pain to come against the bigger clubs before the season ends. But this is far from a club letting anyone down.