Following previous successful training camps to Malta, Sheffield United will be returning to the Mediterranean Island again this summer… and the club is hoping fans will join them.

Flying out on 14 July for a week-long training camp, Danny Wilson’s team will play two matches against Maltese Premier League sides, as well as having an intensive pre-season programme in preparation for the npower league one campaign ahead.

The Blades will play Sliema Wanderers on Monday 18 July at the Ta Qali training ground, kicking off at 7.30pm and then Hibernians at Hibs Stadium with another 7.30pm kick-off on Wednesday 21 July.

As well as the two matches, the squad will be visiting local community groups and meeting supporters at an event arranged by the club.

“It is very important that the players prepare as well as possible for the new season and this week away will be invaluable,” explained new boss, Danny Wilson.

The return to Malta comes after previous visits which have been widely regarded as very successful.

New Managing Director Dave McCarthy said : “We are delighted to be going back to Malta as we have always had really good experiences on each of our previous visits. I hope some of our fans will be able to visit the island and watch the lads train and play. The players will be working very hard under the guidance of Danny Wilson, Frank Barlow and the coaching team, but there will also be the chance to interact with fans during the week.”