'I’m sure there will be help for Wilder in January'

I’ve never been at a club when a manager returned. What I did have was Neil Warnock at Sheffield United and then he came to Leeds when I was there.

There will be a few of those players at Sheffield United who will see Chris Wilder return and might say: “Oh, that’s me now in trouble”. You’re already thinking he maybe doesn’t want your credentials. It can be a negative thing. But he may say: “You were brilliant last year and have shown something I didn’t know you could”.

Wilder will say he returns with more experience. He will know some of the players well and be very aware of the situation.

It’s important we put on record the incredible job Paul Heckingbottom did. He himself has documented some scenarios that may have helped him. Some clubs when promoted spend £100m but it’s unrealistic. He has done a wonderful job. Now Chris now needs a reaction.

Fans love what Wilder did for the club before in adversity. They also are fully aware it’s the Premier League and there’s a squad that can realistically only perform to certain levels. When that is the case after promotion, generally you are going to be in a fight aren't you? Just look at Nottingham Forest, who struggled last year despite spending ridiculous money.

Wilder will get his feet under the table and understand what he needs. I’m sure there will be help for him in January.

Michael Brown was speaking to BBC Sport's Luke Reddy