Blades support for Robson
24 Jan 2008 - 11:19:42
Sheffield United chairman Kevin McCabe has given his support to Bryan Robson and insists the under-fire manager remains the right man for the Bramall Lane job.
Robson's future has been brought into question just eight months after taking the reins at the South Yorkshire club, with the pre-season promotion favourites currently languishing in 14th place in the Championship table.
But ahead of Saturday's FA Cup fourth round tie with Manchester City, McCabe has given his support to the former Middlesbrough, West Brom and Bradford City manager.
However, the Blades chief has suggested a change could be on the cards should results continue to disappoint.
"Bryan came to see me on Monday in Brussels and we had a good chat," he told the club's official website.
"When we appointed Neil Warnock it was a controversial appointment in some ways, but there is no doubt that he proved to be a success in time.
"Bryan has a CV that shows promotions and getting to cup finals. He is a strong man, he has an inner strength and wants to see Sheffield United succeed.
"During the last couple of months the events on the field have been the topic of conversation and the top of our agenda. I believe Bryan is the right man.
"We need to give him time to turn the corner. If he can't there will be change, but I don't want that.
"Sheffield United has a great infra-structure, it is not working at first-team level at the moment, but we still have that desire to get the club to the top."