Sheffield United

Chris Wilder, who has returned for a second spell in charge at Sheffield United.

History inspires Wilder - but why his Blades return is not sentimental

Look who’s back: Chris Wilder returned to Sheffield United yesterday to try and rekindle some of the old magic of his first spell at the club when he took them up two divisions to the Premier League. This time he needs to keep them there. (Picture: Lorne Campbell / Guzelian)

Sheffield United 'getting me at my best' insists Wilder

Eiran Cashin is a key figure for Derby County. Image: Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images

Sheffield United boss 'keen' on Derby County defender

Amazon Prime Video are showing Premier League fixtures this week. Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images

How to watch Premier League fixtures for free on Amazon Prime Video

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder, who has returned for a second spell at the Bramall Lane helm. Picture: Getty Images.

Wilder on repairing 'disconnect' between Blades & fans

Paul Heckingbottom is back on the market after being axed by Sheffield United. Image: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images

Ex-Sheffield United boss among favourites for Championship role

Chris Wilder is back at Sheffield United (Picture: Getty Images)

Wilder completes remarkable comeback after Heckingbottom is sacked by Blades

PASSION: Chris Wilder during a first spell as Sheffield United manager, when he revived a club in the doldrums

With Wilder back, Sheffield United should at least be guaranteed to fight

Nowhere to hide: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom looks dejected at the final whistle after his side were thrashed 5-0 by Burnley, bringing an end to his reign at the Premier League club (Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

Heckingbottom worked wonders for Blades but was given no support - Stuart Rayner

Femi Seriki is yet to establish himself in the Sheffield United first-team. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

Favourites to join Bradford City including Leeds United and Sheffield United men

LEGEND: Chris Wilder's Bramall Lane reputation is secured thanks to the work he did bringing Sheffield United up from League One

Wilder set for 18-month Blades deal - with surprise backroom appointment tipped

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer left Manchester United nearly two years ago. Image: IAN KINGTON/AFP via Getty Images

Ex-Manchester United boss among outside contenders for Sheffield United job

Here are the early favourites to succeed Paul Heckingbottom at Sheffield United.

Favourites for Sheffield United job including ex-QPR and Manchester United men

Last club: Watford

Out-of-work coaches available to Sheffield United including ex-Leeds United men

SACKED: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom

Paul Heckingbottom set to be sacked as Sheffield United manager

UNDER PRESSURE: Paul Heckingbottom's chances of still being Sheffield United's manager in the new year took a severe hit with a 5-0 defeat at Burnley

Paul Heckingbottom questions Blades bravery as he threatens to wield axe

SALT IN THE WOUND: Referee Chris Cavanagh sends Oli McBurnie off

Second successive Blades surrender makes Heckingbottom feel dead manager walking

UNDER PRESSURE: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom

Blades manager Heckingbottom: 'I can walk out of here with my head held high'

SENT OFF: Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie

Sheffield United's player ratings hit the depths, just like their performance

DEVASTATED: Auston Trusty of Sheffield United looks dejected after Luca Koleosho of Burnley (not pictured) scores his team's fourth goal

Burnley 5 Sheffield United 0: Pathetic Blades ramp up pressure on Heckingbottom

Sheffield United are ready to defy the odds again. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Burnley v Blades - Heckingbottom ready to defy odds all over again
Before Everton were hit with a 10-point deduction, the popular opinion was that the three clubs that came up last season were heading straight back to the Championship.

Chris Kamara with Roberto Carlos at a charity event in 2022.Photo credit: Anthony Devlin/PA

Chris Kamara: My commentating became ‘car crash TV’ after speech disorder

Sander Berge was 'outstanding' for Burnley against Arsenal earlier this month (Picture: Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Vincent Kompany rubs Sheffield United's noses in it over Sander Berge

Steve Bruce has been out of work since leaving West Bromwich Albion. Image: Alex Livesey/Getty Images

Former Sheffield Wednesday boss favourite for international job

FootballTalk - Pressure on Blades plus Terriers, Leeds and Hull latest

Paul Heckingbottom is calm ahead of a crucial clash with Burnley. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Paul Heckingbottom not feeling strain ahead of crunch clash

MIXED BAG: Hull City's Liam Rosenior (left), Sheffield Wednesday's Danny Rohl and Huddersfield Town's Darren Moore.

Yorkshire's Good, the Bad and the Ugly - Leeds, Owls, Blades, Bantams and more

Former Sheffield United defender and Lane legend Phil Jagielka, who has announced his retirement from playing at the age of 41. Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage.

Sheffield United and Everton legend announces retirement in heartfelt message

YOU'RE IN: Alex Gilliead, Crysencio Summerville and Jaden Philogene are all in the latest Yorkshire starting XI - but who joins them?

Team of the Week: Bradford, Huddersfield and Hull lead the line

Maddy Cusack playing for Sheffield United in 2020 (Picture: Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Maddy Cusack death: Family say they asked Sheffield United to launch inquiry

ANNIVERSARY: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom

Two years of Paul Heckingbottom at Sheffield United: Sometimes I do too much

DESPAIR: Sheffield United's George Baldock and Jack Robinson show their frustrations

Heckingbottom faces Sheffield United salvage job as fans lay shortcomings bare
Paul Heckingbottom starts his third year as Sheffield United manager with one of his biggest challenges.

DISAPPOINTMENT: Auston Trusty challenges Antoine Semenyo during Sheffield United's 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth

Trusty admits Blades' lack of competitiveness has let them down in some games

DISAPPOINTMENT: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom

Manager Paul Heckingbottom hurt by manner of Sheffield United defeat

CONSOLATION: Oli McBurnie heads Sheffield United's goal in their 3-1 defeat to Bournemouth

Sheffield United ratings offer few straws to clutch at in Bournemouth defeat

FRUSTRATION: Sheffield United's James McAtee

Sheffield United 1 Bournemouth 3: Limp Blades make life far too easy

NAGGING: Manager Paul Heckingbottom (left) says he is always onto Oli McBurnie (right) because he believes in the Sheffield United striker

McBurnie and Ahmedhodzic must push themselves, as well as Sheffield United

ATTITUDE: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom

Why Sheffield United's Paul Heckingbottom favours 'win some, lose some' approach

GROIN TROUBLE: Oli McBurnie has been missing with groin trouble

Heckingbottom excited McBurnie and Ahmedhodzic can raise Blades' sub standards

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom. Picture: PA

Everton's 10-point deduction opens door to sanctions for others: Hecky

Sheffield United midfielder Ollie Arblaster, currently on loan at League One side Port Vale. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images.

Sheffield United boss prepares for decision on teenager with 'a real big future'

Sheffield United are part of a multi-club model. Image: Jan Kruger/Getty Images

Loan ban vote fails to pass in boost to clubs such as Sheffield United

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom. Picture: Michael Regan/Getty Images.

Comment: Blades chase a milestone - plus the two areas which must change fast

Former Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp is a free agent. Image: Ashley Allen/Getty Images

Assessing potential new clubs for Sheffield United icon Billy Sharp

Neil Warnock left Huddersfield Town in September. Image: Matt McNulty/Getty Images

Neil Warnock lays out preferred terms for return to management

Marcus Dewhurst has left Sheffield United. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

Sheffield United confirm permanent departure of goalkeeper

Here is how the Premier League table is expected to look at the end of the season.

New predictions for Sheffield United and rivals after Everton deduction

Sheffield United's Premier League rivals Everton have been hit with a points deduction. Image: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images

Sheffield United's Premier League rivals hit with 10-point deduction

Lyle Taylor spent time training with Sheffield Wednesday earlier this season. Image: Marc Atkins/Getty Images

Former Sheffield Wednesday trialist snapped up by League One club

FootballTalk: Blades rise, Owls stuck, Taylor axed plus Tigers, Terriers & Reds

Will Erling Haaland and Manchester City win another Premier League title? (Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Big shake-up predicted in Premier League title race

INDIVIDUAL BATTLES: Brighton & Hove Albion tried to isolate Simon Adingra against Jayden Bogle in the early stages

Blades tactical battle at Brighton: 'We're not playing a system now'

DEFENSIVE ROCK: Sheffield United's Jack Robinson shadows Ansu Fati

Sheffield United ratings serve up mixture of good and bad as defender leads way

EQUALISER: Sheffield United players celebrate Adam Webster's own goal

Sheffield United hold their nerve to take advantage of red card

TARGET: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom

Sheffield United target to make Premier League 'mini-league' bigger

MASSIVE MOMENT: Oliver Norwood scores the penalty which brought Sheffield United's first win of the season, against Wolverhampton Wanderers

Oliver Norwood coming to the fore in Sheffield United's hour of need

Sheffield United were promoted to the Premier League last season but are struggling to compete (Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Premier League to Championship gulf is widening and clubs are in danger

VAR COMMENTS: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom complains to referee Rob Jones during the 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers

Paul Heckingbottom 'delighted' Blades deemed to have got lucky with VAR decision

Norwich City winger Jonathan Rowe is among the favourites to join Sheffield United in January. Image: Cameron Howard/Getty Images

Favourites to join Sheffield United in January including Norwich City star

Here are the favourites to land the Oxford United job.

Ex-Sheffield United and Middlesbrough men among favourites for EFL job