Former Owl Danny Wilson named Sheffield United manager

Wilson, 51, joins the club following their relegation from the Championship.

He spent three years as a player across the city at Hillsborough, winning the League Cup with the Owls in 1991.

He then managed the club from 1998 to 2000 having previously taken Barnsley to the Premier League.

The Blades were managed by four men during the past season which ended in relegation to League One.

Former Barnsley and Rotherham United manager Mark Robins had also been in the running to succeed Micky Adams at Bramall Lane.

Chris Morgan steps up to become player coach while Wilson is expected to work closely with John Pemberton who steered the youth team to the FA Youth Cup final.

Wilson said: “I feel privileged to become the manager of Sheffield United.

“The fans, the owner, everyone involved with the club have one thing in common - ambition.

“I want to realise their ambitions and bring success to the club as soon as possible.”

For the full story read Saturday’s Yorkshire Post.