Chris Wilder reappointed as Sheffield United manager to replace Paul Heckingbottom; Blades sit bottom of the Premier League; Wilder guided Blades to a ninth-place Premier League finish in 2019/20 after winning promotion from League One and Championship
Tuesday 5 December 2023 19:39, UK
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Sheffield United have reappointed former manager Chris Wilder to succeed Paul Heckingbottom on an 18-month contract.
Alan Knill, Matt Prestridge and former Republic of Ireland international Keith Andrews will assist Wilder and all will be in the technical area for Wednesday's home fixture against Liverpool.
The 56-year-old enjoyed five years in charge of the Blades between 2016 and 2021, guiding the club from League One to the Premier League and registering a ninth-placed finish in the top flight in 2019/20 before leaving by mutual consent the following season.
Wilder returns to his boyhood club with the Blades sat bottom of the table with five points from 14 games.
Heckingbottom was relieved of his duties in the wake of Saturday's 5-0 thrashing at Burnley, with the Blades winning only one game, drawing two and losing 11 this term — while scoring a league-low 11 goals and shipping a league-high 39.
Wilder told sufc.co.uk: «It was an opportunity 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.
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