'Wilder has Sheffield United in his DNA'

So, Chris Wilder returns to the helm for Sheffield United after being dismissed just three months ago.

We asked you for your thoughts and some of you were thrilled to see a club legend back in the managerial seat for a third spell:

Jonkey: Wilder returning will be like waking up from a bad dream. The decision to sack him was utter madness. He would have fired the team up to go again this season. That job is even harder now but if anyone can do it, he can.

Al: Wilder is to Sheffield United as Alex Ferguson was to Manchester United. We simply cannot (and should not) move past him without the right plan in place. That's why it always falls apart without him - because there is no bigger plan and until there is, he should have a home at Bramall Lane. Welcome back gaffer!

Gary: Great! Chris Wilder should never have been fired three months ago and United wouldn't be in the mess we are at the moment.

I guess it's also necessary to say 'well done' to the board for realising it was a massive error. Hopefully their decision at this point in the season can enable the Blades to prosper.

Credit to Chris for keeping a positive relationship with the board after what must have been a tough time, particularly after the disappointment of losing the play-off final at the death.

Alan: Chris Wilder is like a stick of Blackpool rock, he has Sheffield United written all the way through him from head to toe. He is probably the best manager United have ever had, matching up to the great John Harris. He has my support, 100%.

Brian: Chris Wilder is a die-hard Blade, he must have been absolutely gutted when the new AI bot didn't select him for the 2025-26 season... I guess we've moved on to a new algorithm and his stats now fit - something that all true Blades knew all along! Welcome back Chris.

Christophe: Chris is not only a Blade but a good manager and the stats prove this. Is he perfect? No. Is any manager? No. But he loves his club and the humility he has shown in coming back speaks volumes. I never expect anything as a Blade, we should only expect what Chris expects - hard work and honesty. Chris has matured over the 10 years we have had him. He's gone from being slightly obnoxious in interviews to philosophical and relaxed. He has grown, I hope us Blades can too. Up the Blades!

Steve: We need to re-energise the camp and bring back belief in the method and the confidence we can regroup and win games. Chris Wilder is the man to do that. As long as we understand there is no magic bullet then I'm sure he will turn things around.

Martin: Wilder has the club in his DNA. Has done a good job with limited resources so deserves praise and recognition for this. Perhaps with more support and ambition from from its owners, SU could have been a regular in the Premiership.

Richard: With Chris back the helm, we have a chance to turn a corner and see where he can take us. However, are his staff coming with him? I know Jack Lester has gone to Brentford but who else is back at the Lane?