Sheffield United confirm Heckingbottom exit
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Paul Heckingbottom has left his position as manager of Sheffield United, the Premier League club has confirmed.
Coaches Stuart McCall and Mark Hudson have also left.
Chief executive Stephen Bettis said: "On behalf of the board of directors, I'd like to thank Paul for all of his efforts at Sheffield United, firstly as Under-23s manager before stepping up to take control of first-team duties.
"His professionalism and dedication have been a credit to the club and I'm sure all Unitedites enjoyed the promotion-winning campaign.
"However, after slipping to the bottom of the table and a number of disappointing results and performances, it is felt that a change is needed to give the club a boost and every possible chance of remaining in the Premier League beyond this season."
United hope to have a new manager in place before they face Liverpool on Wednesday.