Sheffield United Solana Token Barry Bannan Bash Hack

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United Football Club, known as "The Blades," is a historic team based in Sheffield, England, with a rich legacy dating back to 1889 and notable achievements including an English league title and four FA Cups. Recently, the club’s official X account was hacked, leading to the promotion of a fraudulent $SUFC Meme coin on the Solana blockchain, which peaked at a reported $900,000 market cap. The hackers also posted a series of strange tweets about rival player Barry Bannan, raising suspicion among fans. Sheffield United quickly regained control, deleted the posts, and issued public apologies, assuring supporters that none of the messages represented the club. The identity of the attackers remains unknown.

About Sheffield United

Sheffield United Football Club, nicknamed "The Blades", is a historic professional football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. Founded in 1889, the club plays its home matches at Bramall Lane, one of the oldest stadiums in the world still hosting professional football. The nickname “Blades” reflects Sheffield’s long-standing association with the steel and cutlery industry. The club is currently competing in the EFL Championship, the second tier of English football, under the management of Chris Wilder.

Sheffield United has a proud and varied history. The club was crowned English champions in 1897–98 and has won the FA Cup four times (1899, 1902, 1915, and 1925). Over the decades, United has experienced highs and lows, including extended periods in both the top and lower tiers of English football. Notably, they are one of only five clubs to have won all four professional divisions of English football. They were also founding members of the Premier League in 1992 and scored the league’s first ever goal.

In recent years, the club has bounced between the Championship and the Premier League. After a return to the top flight in the 2022–23 season, they were relegated again the following year. The club maintains a strong fan base and continues to build through its men’s and women’s teams, academy, and community initiatives. Off the pitch, Sheffield United runs a dedicated streaming service (SUTV) and operates an online shop, offering merchandise like home and away kits, training gear, and travel wear. Their intense rivalry with Sheffield Wednesday in the Steel City derby remains one of the fiercest in English football.

About Solana Token Offering

Token Smart Contract Address (Solana): 3C5rNpMvCfiNMnCbUyebwsypR4Dp9ZbmgLm6jWXz3eaM

The Reality

Sheffield United's account was hacked.

What Happened

Sheffield United’s official X account was hacked, leading to the launch of a Solana meme coin and the posting of offensive messages.

Key Event Timeline - Sheffield United Solana Token Barry Bannan Bash Hack

Date	Event	Description
May 19th, 2025 6:11:11 AM MDT	First Mint Of $SUFC Token	The first mint of the $SUFC token on Solana blockchain.
May 19th, 2025 6:46:00 AM MDT	Sheffield Facebook Post Made	Sheffield United posts on Facebook to inform fans that their official X account has been temporarily compromised due to an online attack. They emphasize that any posts, interactions, or private messages sent from the account during this time are not authorized by the club. Sheffield United assures supporters they will provide updates on the account’s status and notify when access has been fully restored.
May 19th, 2025 7:03:48 AM MDT	Binance News Article Published	Binance News reports that Sheffield United Football Club's official X account was hacked, with attackers posting promotional tweets featuring a Meme coin contract address. Fans are warned to be cautious and avoid engaging with these potentially fraudulent posts to prevent scams.
May 19th, 2025 7:12:00 AM MDT	PANews Article Published	PANews publishes an article reporting that on May 19, 2025, the official X (formerly Twitter) account of Sheffield United Football Club was hacked. The attacker used the compromised account to share a promotional post containing a Meme coin contract address. PANews warns users to stay alert and avoid interacting with the suspicious content.
May 19th, 2025 8:56:34 AM MDT	The Mirror Article	The Mirror reports that Sheffield United’s Twitter account was hacked on Monday afternoon, resulting in a series of bizarre posts mocking their rivals’ star player, Sheffield Wednesday’s Barry Bannan. The hackers alternated between insulting and oddly praising Bannan, before shifting topics to promote a cryptocurrency scheme and make comments about Manchester United. Sheffield United quickly confirmed the hack, stating that none of the posts were authorized and that they were working to regain control. All unauthorized tweets were deleted, and the club apologized to fans, emphasizing that the hacked messages did not reflect their views.
May 19th, 2025 9:26:01 AM MDT	BBC News Article	BBC News reports that Sheffield United have issued an apology after their official X account was hacked on Monday, leading to the posting of several offensive and derogatory messages, including targeted abuse aimed at Sheffield Wednesday captain Barry Bannan. The club has since regained control of the account and deleted all inappropriate content. In a statement, Sheffield United apologized to anyone offended, clarifying that the posts did not reflect the views of the club. The incident comes ahead of their Championship play-off final against Sunderland on Saturday.
May 19th, 2025 12:28:29 PM MDT	Daily Mail Article Published	Daily Mail publishes an article on the hack. They provide details that Sheffield United’s official X account was compromised on Monday, resulting in a series of strange tweets about Sheffield Wednesday captain Barry Bannan and cryptocurrency promotions. The club quickly regained control, deleted the posts, and apologized for any offense caused, assuring fans the messages did not reflect their views. The hack occurred just days before Sheffield United’s important Championship play-off final against Sunderland.

Technical Details

The attackers reportedly posting promotional tweets featuring a Meme coin contract address for a $SUFC token on the Solana blockchain. The token reportedly achieved a market cap of $900k at it's peak.

Token Smart Contract Address (Solana): 3C5rNpMvCfiNMnCbUyebwsypR4Dp9ZbmgLm6jWXz3eaM

Following the token launch, the hackers then posted a series of bizarre and erratic tweets focused largely on Sheffield Wednesday captain Barry Bannan. These tweets ranged from contradictory statements expressing both love and confusion about Bannan, to a sudden change of topic praising Manchester United over Manchester City. The unusual nature of these posts quickly raised suspicions among supporters, and the tweets were deleted within an hour.

Total Amount Lost

The token reportedly achieved a market cap of $900k at it's peak. However, the full losses have not yet been determined.

The total amount lost is unknown.

Immediate Reactions

Sheffield United posted on Facebook to warn fans that their official X account had been temporarily hacked. They clarified that any posts, messages, or interactions from the compromised account were not authorized by the club and promised to keep supporters informed about when they regain full control.

In a follow up statement, Sheffield United said they had regained control of the account and removed all the unauthorized posts. They apologized to anyone offended by the content, clarifying that the hacked messages did not reflect the club’s views.

Ultimate Outcome

After the incident, the club resumed normal social media activity, posting a light-hearted message and a supportive video from former defender Jack O’Connell ahead of the play-off final.

Total Amount Recovered

There do not appear to have been any funds recovered in this case.

What funds were recovered? What funds were reimbursed for those affected users?

Ongoing Developments

It is unclear who is behind the hack.

Individual Prevention Policies

No specific policies for individual prevention have yet been identified in this case.

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Platform Prevention Policies

Policies for platforms to take to prevent this situation have not yet been selected in this case.

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Regulatory Prevention Policies

No specific regulatory policies have yet been identified in this case.

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