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We asked for your opinions on Chris Wilder returning to manage Sheffield United for the second time.
Here are your thoughts:
Andy: He should never have left the club the first time. One of the best managers we have ever had. He unified a broken club and brought the dream to Bramall Lane. Hopefully he can do it again!
Matty: I think it's a wise option in terms of experience and because of the success Wilder had at United before, getting promoted twice in three seasons from League One to the Premier League, although I do wonder whether he is going to be able to change it around. Hopefully we can buy some players in January and have the chance of just staying up.
Joy: The players lack passion. I hope Wilder can bring that back. The real Sheffield United always fights, but that fight has been absent.
Michael: This is a convenient appointment, which will prove pointless. Sheffield United will be relegated. Wilder says he is better than when he left, but how? He’s been a disappointment at both Middlesbrough and Watford and his best days are long gone. He loves the sound of his own voice and believes his own rhetoric. It's got failure written all over it!
John: Sorry to see Hecky go. He has done a great job but he had no owner support - in fact we don’t really have an owner. I was sorry to see Wilder go for similar reasons. I welcome him back and wish him the best of luck - he’ll need it!
Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League matches again this season, against a variety of guests.
This week, he takes on CBeebies presenter Rhys Stephenson.
Sutton's prediction: 0-3
A new voice always makes the first game after a change of manager really interesting but, with Chris Wilder in the job, I don't see it making much difference for the Blades here, because what worries me is how brittle they are at the back.
Liverpool did amazingly well to come back to beat Fulham on Sunday and they are right in the thick of the title race now. This should be a much more straightforward victory for Jurgen Klopp's side, who have got the firepower to win comfortably.
Rhys' prediction: 0-3
Image source, Getty ImagesPaul Heckingbottom said Bramall Lane "will always hold a special place in my heart" and thanked fans for making his time at the club so special.
In a statement released via the League Managers Association after he was sacked by the Blades, Heckingbottom said: "I leave Sheffield United after three and a half years with many great memories created by many great people.
"I begin by thanking Prince Abdullah and the board for entrusting me with managing such a special club. The challenges and successes have made for such a special couple of years, and it has been an honour to lead the team during this period.
"To the staff at Bramall Lane and in the academy, your roles can never be underestimated or undervalued. You are the heartbeat of the club and will continue to be, regardless of who is in charge. Thank you.
"To all first team staff at Shirecliffe, thank you for helping to create a fantastic place to come to work. It has been a joy! Your attitude and professionalism has helped us to navigate some potentially tricky moments and has kept us moving forwards, no matter what.
"To the players, those who have left, those who I have known a long time and those who I wish to have known longer, thank you. Working with you all is the best part of the job. The focus and spirit that you demonstrated allowed us to achieve special things. Our history-making season in the face of adversity, born out of a heart-breaking and emotional loss in the play-offs the season before, will forever be my highlight. A record 91 Championship points and an FA Cup semi-final does not begin to tell the story. Well done and I hope to catch up with you all soon.
"Finally, a message to the fans. Thank you for your support. You are what made the journey so special and many of my fondest memories are of the players and fans celebrating our victories together. Bramall Lane on a matchday will always hold a special place in my heart. I loved it! When the dust settles, that is what will bring me back. I hope to catch up with many of you then. In the meantime, keep supporting your team."
Chris Wilder said one of the biggest tasks he faces is getting Sheffield United fans back on board.
In his first news conference since re-joining the Blades, he said: "There are certain aspects that we need to get back to and the biggest one is connecting with the supporters. There is a feeling recently that that's been lost, that the players have lost the trust of the supporters and they need to earn that back."
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It is a busy midweek of Premier League action and BBC Radio 5 Live has got you covered.
Here is the list of commentaries for the 10 games being played on Tuesday through to Thursday, with coverage available on 5 Live, Radio 5 Sports Extra and the BBC Sport website (all times GMT):
Tuesday, 5 December
Wolves v Burnley (19:30) - Conor McNamara and Leon Osman
Luton v Arsenal (20:15) - Ali Bruce-Ball and Matt Upson
Wednesday, 6 December
Aston Villa v Manchester City (20:15) - John Murray and Pat Nevin
Manchester United v Chelsea (20:15) - Lee Blakeman and Paul Robinson
Sheffield United v Liverpool (19:30) - Tom Gayle and Alex Bruce
Crystal Palace v Bournemouth (19:30) - Flo Pollock and Matt Jarvis
Brighton v Brentford (19:30) - Paul Scott and Francis Benali
Fulham v Nottingham Forest (19:30) - Sheridan Robins and Stephen Kelly
Thursday, 7 December
Everton v Newcastle (19:30) - Ali Bruce-Ball and James McFadden
Tottenham v West Ham (20:15) - Jonathan Pearce and Michael Brown
Sheffield United have lost their past five Premier League games against Liverpool, having been unbeaten in four against them in the division before this (W2 D2).
Liverpool are winless in their past four Premier League away games against promoted sides (D2 L2). They most recently had a longer such run in the top flight between November 1969 and December 1973 (9 games).
Sheffield United won four of their last five midweek (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) Premier League games in their last top-flight campaign in 2020-21, with those accounting for 57% of their total league wins that season (4/7).
Liverpool have conceded the first goal in each of their past six Premier League away games; only once have they had a longer such run in the competition, doing so in seven in a row between September and December 1993.
Sheffield United’s 39 goals conceded this season is the second most 14 games into a Premier League campaign in history, after Barnsley’s 40 in 1997-98. Barnsley kept a clean sheet in their next game that term (against Liverpool), though 40 goals against is also the most 15 games into a Premier League season.
Sheffield United have had fewer shots than any other Premier League side this season (121), while they have also faced more attempts (266) and attempts on target (107) than anyone else.
Image source, Getty ImagesChris Wilder said he is "more enthusiastic and more determined then ever" and that Sheffield United are getting the best version of him following his return as manager.
Wilder does not believe in the narrative that managers should never go back to a former club and is embracing the challenge ahead.
"I'm going to give it my all," he said. "I'm more enthusiastic and more determined than I have ever been in my life and I think Sheffield United are getting me at my best.
"You have to feel the failure and pain to make you better and I certainly have. I'm not arrogant enough to know there is a hell of a lot of work to be put in and we have to earn the trust of the players and supporters back. This is a huge challenge, I am rubbing my hands together."
Wilder said his relationship with club owner Prince Abdullah has been repaired and also highlighted how important Blades fans are going to be in the fight for survival.
"A lot of things go off without people knowing what's gone off," he said. "Shortly after I left, I received messages from Prince Abdullah wishing me [well] and even as a reference for future jobs [such as at Fenerbahce]. That shows what Prince Abdullah has been about.
"We've created some great memories [here]. We know there's an opportunity. We have the tags of underdogs. We know the narrative. We pick up papers and read stuff. Only we can change that narrative. We are going to try to do it for us and this football club.
"I think the Covid season affected us more than any other club. The fans were turning losses into draws and draws into wins."
Chris Wilder has been speaking to the media in his first news conference since being reappointed as Sheffield United manager.
Here are the key headlines before Wednesday's game against Liverpool:
On how it feels returning to the club, Wilder said: "[It was] a bit surreal getting back into work this morning and being at a place I love and a special place for me."
He said his relationship with United owner Prince Abdullah has been repaired over time: "Regardless of what other people will feel and think, he feels I am the best man to do the job and I am delighted he thinks that."
On the task ahead, he said: "It's not a great situation, everybody knows that. We are up against it. Everybody thinks we are done and dusted. We have always had that underdog tag and that mentality."
Wilder said it is key that the players "reignite supporters" to improve the current "disconnect".
On a tricky first game against in-form Liverpool: "We are under no illusions that its’s an incredible first game to be involved in, but we have the lift of 33,000 at Bramall Lane under the lights."
He added: "We need a huge performance. If we do that, we can be competitive and we need to be more competitive than what we have been."
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Image source, Getty ImagesSheffield United chief executive Stephen Bettis believes Chris Wilder is the "best possible option" to take the club forward after he was appointed for a second spell in charge of the Blades, succeeding Paul Heckingbottom.
Bettis said: "Following discussions, the board feel that Chris is the best possible option to give the Blades a change in fortune at this time and everyone at the club is delighted to welcome him back.
"His love for United and desire to improve the current situation is undeniable, added to the fact that he knows the majority of the squad and the club's DNA, which will help him hit the ground running."
Image source, Getty ImagesChris Wilder says returning to manage Sheffield United is "an opportunity which I just couldn't turn down".
Blades owner Prince Abdullah confirmed the 56-year-old's return to Bramall Lane after Paul Heckingbottom was sacked.
Speaking about his second spell at the club, Wilder said: "Quite simply it was an opportunity which I just couldn't turn down. Just like in 2016, when this club comes calling, it is not something you pass up.
"This is Sheffield United, it is my team and I am thrilled to be back. We find ourselves in a difficult position, I understand that, but I think I can make a difference.
"When I received the call from Stephen [Bettis] asking if I would consider coming back to try and help, I didn't have to think about it. People know what this club means to me, and the task now is to try and provide a boost to improve our current situation.
"My relationship with Prince Abdullah and the board was repaired a long time ago. After some time passed following my initial departure, we spoke, met in person and there was an amicable ending. Now, coming back as manager, to know there is a united front again is crucial as we look to work together to improve the club's position in the Premier League."
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.
Image source, GettySheffield United have sacked Paul Heckingbottom and appointed former manager Chris Wilder as his replacement, the club’s owner Prince Abdullah has confirmed.
The Blades are bottom of the Premier League with five points after losing 11 of their opening 14 games.
Speaking to TalkSport, external, Prince Abdullah said Wilder was “the best guy on planet earth to take over the club right now in these circumstances”.
Heckingbottom, appointed as Wilder's successor on a permanent basis in November 2021, guided the club back to the top flight with a second-place Championship finish last season.
After the Blades lost 5-0 at fellow strugglers Burnley, who moved off the bottom of the table with their victory on Saturday, the 46-year-old said the club had been "let down" by some players.
“Chris is very optimistic he can save the season, he doesn’t think it’s easy, but he thinks it’s still possible,” Prince Abdullah said.
“When you look at the table it's a very special year, a very weird year when it comes to the standings, so it’s still early, the season is still long and we have every chance to achieve our goals.”
United are four points from safety, have won only once this season and have a goal difference of minus 28.
The Blades host second-placed Liverpool at Bramall Lane on Wednesday (19:45 GMT), although Prince Abdullah did not confirm whether Wilder would be in the dugout.
After the Burnley game Heckingbottom criticised the club for making "financial rather than football decisions" by selling key players in the summer.
The club sold two of last season's star players shortly before this season as Iliman NDiaye joined Marseille and Sander Berge moved to Burnley.
Prince Abdullah said he had "mixed emotions" about letting Heckingbottom go.
"I really have a lot of respect for Paul and everything he did for the club, he’s a very classy guy," he added.
“I’ve been at the club for five years and we changed one manager and that was Slav [Slavisa Jokanovic], so we believe in sticking with the manager and supporting him.
"But I felt like after the last few games it was a necessary decision and the replacement has done great things for the clubs and knows the club, so I feel good about the decision in one way but I really have a tremendous respect for Paul."
Image source, Getty ImagesChris Wilder would be brought in to try to "galvanise" the Sheffield United team, says BBC Radio Sheffield's Rob Staton.
Reports emerged on Monday that Blades boss Paul Heckingbottom is set to be sacked and former manager Wilder, who managed the club for five years between 2016 and 2021, would be in line to replace him.
"Chris Wilder would make sure that this team is clawing and fighting and scratching to get results," Staton told BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club.
"The hope will be that he can galvanise the team and keep them up. Whether that's realistic, I don't know. I've seen nothing from Sheffield United so far to make me think they are going to be in the Premier League this season.
"But if they do go down, the job that Chris Wilder did at Sheffield United the last time he was in charge was about as miraculous job as you will find.
"He took Sheffield United over as a team that were going nowhere in League One and within three years they were a Premier League team competing for Europe. So if there's anybody who could get them back up if they do go down, you wouldn't bet against it being Chris Wilder."
After reports emerged on Monday that Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom is set to lose his job following their 5-0 loss to Burnley on Saturday, BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club panel has been discussing whether his expected departure is harsh.
West Ham, Burnley and Sheffield United are set to compete for Derby's 22-year-old English defender Eiran Cashin. (Teamtalk), external
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