Wilder a hard act to follow for Selles
Rubén Sellés is the new Sheffield United manager
- Published
Sheffield United have swapped out veteran boss Chris Wilder for former Hull City head coach Ruben Selles.
The Spaniard departed the Tigers in May despite keeping the relegation-threatened side in the Championship.
However, while Wilder has a breadth of experience, including two stints with the Blades, Selles' first managerial job came in 2023 at Southampton.
With such a gamble taken, BBC Radio Sheffield's Andy Giddings thinks a good start for Selles is crucial to winning over the fans.
"Ruben Selles has a very hard act to follow. Chris Wilder is synonymous with Sheffield United," Giddings said.
"There were some Blades fans who were advocating a change but if social media is any barometer, I'd suggest they are in the minority view.
"If things don't start well, the new manager - and as the result of that, the board - will get some heat."
