Rumour doing the rounds that this season The football federation have advised the following directive which should see a decrease in neck injuries and should be of benefit all fans officials and players All championship clubs must provide fans and staff alike with either binoculars and in some cases telescopes for the visit of Sheffield United. Hospitals up and down the country are on red alert having witnessed last seasons outbreak of neck injuries in the lower leagues. A spokesman for NHS England was quoted as saying...we have been aware of this problem for many years and many people are in agreement that Sheffield United are a pain in the neck at best of times, alternative medicine supporters claim that the pain actually stems from the backside. Sheffield United refused to reply in person ..instead they issued the following statement .. The person in charge of all media correspondence is in fact busy speaking at this very moment to those that instigated the allegations that this warning as come from , hopefully the matter will be resolved shortly without too much expense for our club...further inquires should be directed to our main office. Mean while Sky satellites British Telecom, NASA and 2.000 more companies are up in arms about damage caused each year to their Satellites by Sheffield Uniteds long ball tactics and are seeking compensation