Blades back China after quake
Sheffield United football club has pledged its support to the Chinese government after the province where its sister club is based was rocked by an earthquake.
A spokesman said the club had been reassured that all personnel at the Chengdu Blades were safe.
The club has offered to give assistance to the ruling party in China to help victims of the disaster.
The city of Chengdu, capital of the Sichuan province, is just 50 miles from the epicentre of the earthquake.
Kevin McCabe, plc chairman of Sheffield United, said: "Sheffield United Football Club would like to express deep sadness and sympathy to the thousands of people affected by the major earthquake in the Sichuan province of China.
"The Blades made instant contact with our sister club, the Chengdu Blades, and we are pleased to hear that all personnel are safe and well, with no major damage caused."
He added: "We will continue to liaise closely with the club and colleagues in Chengdu where we have built up a lot of links with the local community - and have contacted the government to offer our assistance in any way we can."
In January 2006, Sheffield United became the first foreign team to buy a Chinese club.
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