Supporters have grown used to crisis stories surrounding the club in recent months with the latest drama emerging on Friday with reports that Clive Palmer was set to pull the plug.

While many have been swift to write United's obituary, the fans remain optimistic that their club does have a future.

The Gold Coast United Supporters Club held its annual general meeting yesterday and secretary Terry Hands revealed it was far from gloomy.

"To be honest, we made brief mention (of the latest crisis talk) of it but the bulk of the meeting was about looking to next season," he told au.fourfourtwo.com today.

"We've spoken to the club and we have been told it's business as usual as far as it is concerned.

"But all these dramas are starting to sound a bit like a broken record and you imagine the players are pretty sick of it as well."

But keeping the faith does not mean accepting the status quo and there is a sense among the GCUSC that the club would benefit from a broader structure at the top.

"If Clive (Palmer) was looking to divest, to whatever extent, and others come in then I think that would be welcomed," said Hands.

"I think having others in there gives you (a sole owner) a different perspective on things and I also think the club would benefit from more football people involved, people with a football background."

The GCUSC still believes more needs to be done to engage the community and points to the looming Gold Coast AFL team. "The hype there is unbelievable," said Hands.

As for rivals supporters, Hands senses there is a split.

"I think there are those who would say good riddance but there's also a lot of fans out there who have wished us well and want us to remain part of the competition," he said.

"I guess it means Gold Coast United are in the headlines but we'd all love it to be positive publicity in the future."