Sheffield United: Championship club’s X account hacked

Sheffield United’s X account was hacked on Monday with a number of offensive and derogatory posts sent out.

Sheffield Wednesday captain Barry Bannan was targeted in the hacked messages.

The club has since regained access to its profile and all posts have subsequently been deleted.

“Any posts, interactions or private messages made from the account are not authorised by the club,” the club said in a statement., external

The Blades play Sunderland in the Championship play-off final on Monday.