'I think Wilder is an excellent appointment'
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Andy Giddings, BBC Radio Sheffield Sport
The departure pending of Paul Heckingbottom is harsh. I think Heckingbottom and the staff and players have done as super job in trying circumstances over the past 12 or 18 months. That should be remembered fondly.
Some of the comments over the weekend are wilfully disrespectful and frankly stupid.
Chris Wilder coming in, I appreciate some fans have reticence because of some things in their mind they have from before. My own personal opinion is I think it's an excellent appointment.
When Wilder came in last time he was like a whirling dervish. His manner if you like lifted everybody. In much the same way, that's kind of what they need now. I don't think, should Heckingbottom want a job in football soon that he will need to wait long to get one.
His departure is harsh. Chris back is good.
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