Wilder set to take over at West Brom following Allardyce exit

Chris Wilder is reportedly on the verge of taking over from Sam Allardyce at West Brom. The Englishman has been a free agent since his sacking by boyhood club Sheffield United in March. He’s been widely linked with the Celtic job in recent weeks but now looks certain to make a switch to the West […]

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Wilder finally breaks silence after leaving Sheffield United

Chris Wilder has spoken of his pride over the journey Sheffield United went on during his time as manager. After taking charge of his boyhood club in 2016, Wilder guided them from League One to the Premier League and a ninth-placed finish in 2019-20 before departing last month with the Blades bottom of the table. […]

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‘Absolute nonsense’ – Pundit defends Prince Abdullah

talkSPORT pundit Simon Jordan has defended Sheffield United owner, Prince Abdullah, over his claims that Chris Wilder asked for a £4m pay-off earlier this season. Wilder left Sheffield United earlier this month after discontent was growing between the manager and the club’s owner, Prince Abdullah. The owner told Sky Sports on Wednesday that Wilder asked […]

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Prince Abdullah: Wilder ‘resigned’ twice; demanded £4m pay-off

Sheffield United owner Prince Abdullah has revealed that Chris Wilder twice wanted to resign from the club, demanding £4million in severance to do so. Wilder eventually left by mutual consent earlier this month with disagreements between the two parties destroying their working relationship. Prince Abdullah discussed Wilder’s departure, his concerns over recruitment and the search […]

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‘Out of the frying pan into the fire’ – Some NUFC fans react to links with 53-yr-old manager

‘Out of the frying pan into the fire’ – Some NUFC fans react to links with 53-yr-old manager – originally posted on Sportslens.com Newcastle United are reportedly lining up a move for Chris Wilder at the end of the season. According to Duncan Castles (via Chronicle), Mike Ashley is not prepared to sack Steve Bruce […]

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McGoldrick: Wilder’s Sheff United departure ‘came from nowhere’

David McGoldrick has insisted that Sheffield United’s players had no inkling that Chris Wilder was leaving and that they found out via Twitter. The reports first circulated that Wilder was to leave Sheffield United on Friday 12 March. But his departure was not made official by the club until the day after. Wilder – who […]

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Sheff Utd eye former Watford, Fulham boss to replace Wilder

Sheff Utd are targeting ex-Watford and Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic as a long-term replacement for Chris Wilder, according to reports. Wilder left the Blades last week ahead of their game with Leicester City. U23s manager Paul Heckingbottam has stepped up to become their interim boss. Former Bournemouth manager Jason Tindall has been brought in to […]

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‘Disrespectful’ Wilder guilty of ‘double standard’, says Jordan

Chris Wilder was “disrespectful” in the way he left Sheffield United, according to Simon Jordan. Wilder left the Blades at the weekend after five years glittering seasons at Bramall Lane. He took them from League One to the top half of the Premier League last season before struggling this term. F365 says: Wilder, Sheff Utd […]

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Newcastle lined up Wilder as Benitez successor in 2019

Newcastle United considered bringing Chris Wilder to the club before deciding on Steve Bruce, according to reports. The manager left his role with Sheffield United at the weekend by mutual consent. The decision was taken after arguments with owner Prince Abdullah over transfers, finances and training facilities. FEATURE: Premier League XIs: Players turned caretaker bosses […]

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Wilder, Sheff Utd deserved more than brainless sacking

On March 7, 2020 – the last time the Blades fans packed into Bramall Lane – the match report read: ‘Chris Wilder’s side have 43 points, level with fifth-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers. They move above Manchester United, who play on Sunday.’ One year on those same fans are faced with the inevitable prospect of their next […]

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