Wednesday 8 May 2019 21:12, UK
Sheffield United's joint-owner Kevin McCabe has promised fans the club will do all they can to stay in the Premier League next season.
The Blades, who have ended their 12-year top-flight exile, paraded in front of thousands of their fans at Sheffield Town Hall after an open-top bus ride from Bramall Lane.
Supporters ignored the rain to accompany the bus on its route from the stadium and thousands more gathered at a civic reception to help celebrate the club's return to the Premier League.
"This is the second time we've been privileged to be here in two years," said McCabe, referring to their promotion from League One in 2017.
"We're getting stronger and more successful. Why? Because we're a great club.
"We've got a great manager and support team and great players who have given us so much excitement. That's why we're back in the Premier League."
The Blades spent five seasons in the third tier before manager Chris Wilder guided them back to the Championship in his first season at the club.
They finished 10th last season, having topped the table in November when back-to-back promotions appeared a possibility.
But this time Wilder's side stayed the distance, showing a steely nerve during the run-in to edge out Leeds and finish five points behind champions Norwich.
"It is the best league in the world and we're going to work like hell with Chris (Wilder) and his support team to stay there and build and build," McCabe added.
