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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

Rodrigo Muniz is yet to score in the Premier League for Fulham this season. Image: Bryn Lennon/Getty Images

Middlesbrough 'not interested' in Premier League forward

Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Leeds v Boro: Carrick on why Elland Road fixture won't 'make or break' season

Tom Critchley, who carved out a career spotting sports stars and was a corporal in the Royal Engineers, was diagnosed with early stage rectal cancer last April.

Former football scout benefits from groundbreaking cancer trial in Yorkshire

Doncaster Rovers stalwart Tommy Rowe. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Like father, like son: Doncaster Rovers stalwart on not 'letting the old man in'

Chris Armas counts Manchester United and Leeds United among his former clubs. Image: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images

Ex-Leeds United and Manchester United coach set for MLS job

The coffin of Sir Bobby Charlton is carried by pallbearers out of Manchester Cathedral after the funeral service. PIC: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Sir Bobby Charlton was authentic to the core - Daxa Patel

York City manager Neal Ardley. Photo: PA Wire/PA Images.

Boss relishing being underdog as York reach round 2 for first time in 13 years

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

Fabio Jalo is a highly-rated prospect at Barnsley. Image: Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images

Favourites to join Leeds United in January including Barnsley prodigy

UNHAPPY: Oliver Norwood (far left) says speculation about Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom's job was "disrespectful"

Speculation about Blades manager Paul Heckingbottom 'disrespectful' says Norwood

Wayne Rooney had some memorable battles with Leeds United as a player. Image: Alex Livesey/Getty Images

Wayne Rooney tells Rob Burrow why he supports Leeds Rhinos

Highlight: Middlesbrough's Matt Crooks scores his side's opening goal during the English FA Cup fourth round between Manchester United and Middlesbrough at Old Trafford in 2022. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Michael Carrick hails Matt Crooks ahead of his 100th Boro appearance

Wayne Rooney has appeared on a new podcast hosted by Rob Burrow. Image: Steve Bardens/Getty Images

Manchester United icon confirms appearance on Rob Burrow's podcast

Michael Carrick has rejuvenated Middlesbrough. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

Middlesbrough boss among favourites to be next Manchester United manager

Last club: Queens Park Rangers

17 out-of-work coaches available to Bradford City including ex-QPR boss

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

Neil Warnock makes bold Terriers claim in criticism of Premier League strugglers

The quarter-final stage of the Carabao Cup is approaching. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

When is the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw? Key details for remaining clubs

Danny Drinkwater spent time on loan at Barnsley early on in his career. Image: Clint Hughes/Getty Images

Former Barnsley loanee pays tribute to Reds following retirement

RETIRED: Danny Drinkwater had a loan spell with Championship Barnsley, as well as turning out for Huddersfield Town in League One

Ex-Terriers and Reds loanee turned Premier League champion announces retirement
Former Premier League champion Danny Drinkwater has retired from football aged 33.

INJURY: Oli McBurnie damaged his groin during Sheffield United's 2-1 defeat to Manchester United

Sheffield United to launch independent investigation into injury crisis

INJURY PROBLEMS: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom

George Baldock ready to hand Sheffield United injury boost for trip to Arsenal

Mark Duffy represented Sheffield United during his playing career. Image: Nigel Roddis/Getty Images

Ex-Sheffield United and Doncaster Rovers man axed from head coach role

SUFFERING: Oli McBurnie fights the discomfort during Sheffield United's 2-1 defeat to Manchester United

Oli McBurnie promises Blades 'warriors' will fight through injury streak

Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick. Picture: Richard Sellers/PA Wire.

Norwich v Boro: Carrick on his rollercoaster first year in charge

Rory McIlroy is an avid Manchester United fan. Image: CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images

Rory McIlroy reveals reason for not investing in Leeds United

Bobby Charlton (left) of Manchester United and his brother Jackie Charlton (1935 - 2020) of Leeds United pose with the rest of the England team ahead of a British Home Championship match against Scotland at Wembley Stadium, UK, 10th April 1965. The score was 2-2. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Bobby Charlton: Tribute to an England legend who transcended the game

David Beckham in the Netflix series Beckham. Picture: Netflix

TV Pick of the Week: Beckham - review by Yvette Huddleston

CREATIVE INFLUENCE: Manchester United winger Antony tries to close Sheffield United's Gustavo Hamer down

Sheffield United change of shape offers chink of light in another defeat

PLUS POINTS: Paul Heckingbottom, manager of Sheffield United

Heckingbottom pleased with Sheffield United's new look but angry at invaders

Huddersfield Town secured their first victory of the Darren Moore era. Image: Matt McNulty/Getty Images

Huddersfield Town mark anniversary of Manchester United scalp with vital win
Huddersfield Town’s meeting with Queens Park Rangers fell on the six-year anniversary of a rather famous Terriers win.

HOT SHOT: Bobby Charlton's powerful shooting was a trademark

Bobby Charlton: England legend loved as a great gentleman as well as footballer

SATISFACTION: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom (right)

Heckingbottom pleased with Blades' sharper attacking threat despite another loss

CREATIVE FORCE: Gustavo Hamer played on the left of midfield for Sheffield United

'Thundering tackle', 'combative', 'strong performance' - Blades ratings

DANGER: Sheffield United's James McAtee (right) skips past Jonny Evans (centre)

Fate, fortune and Manchester United too much for battling Blades to overcome

UP FOR THE FIGHT. Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom

Paul Heckingbottom's Blades rallying cry: 'Are we going to roll over or fight?'

Bramall Lane is set to host Sheffield United's clash with Manchester United. Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images

Is Sheffield United v Manchester United on TV? Channel and streaming details

EDUCATION. Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom learnt his trade at Manchester United

Paul Heckingbottom on how a Manchester United mindset is shaping Blades

Michael Carrick and Wayne Rooney spent years alongside each other, representing Manchester United and England as players. Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images

Middlesbrough boss on Rooney reunion ahead of Birmingham battle

Huddersfield Town winger Sorba Thomas in action against Middlesbrough in August, with Boro rival Hayden Hackney in pursuit. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Huddersfield v QPR: Thomas reveals inspiration from Manchester United defender

RESPECTED: Chris Powell with Jude Bellingham in Qatar

'He understands my football' - Sheffield Wednesday's new coaches

SURGERY: Sheffield United captain John Egan

Manchester United's Casemiro blow nothing compared to Blades' 'shocking week'

Jonathan Hogg signed for Huddersfield Town from Watford 10 years and three months ago. He has 347 appearances for the Terriers now. Picture: Jess Hornby/Getty Images

Hogg on Keane, a decade of Terriers' service and having 'plenty more to offer'

Last club: Norwich City

17 free agents available to Bradford City including ex-Barnsley men

Sascha Lense worked with Ralph Hasenhuttl at RB Leipzig. Image: JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP via Getty Images

Sheffield Wednesday confirm recruitment of former Manchester United man

Here are the favourites to take charge of Bradford City.

Ex-Celtic and Bolton Wanderers boss now among favourites for Bradford City job

CONFIDENCE: Di’Shon Bernard believes Sheffield Wednesday have enough in their squad to get out of relegation trouble

Bernard and Thompson agree: next Owls manager will inherit upwardly mobile squad

John Eustace has been axed as Birmingham City boss. Image: Cameron Smith/Getty Images

Leeds United's Championship rivals part ways with head coach

London will host the 2024 UEFA Champions League final. Image: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images

Where is the 2024 Champions League final being held? Details in full

New Huddersfield Town manager Darren Moore. Picture courtesy of Huddersfield Town AFC.

Huddersfield v Ipswich: Moore on where his managerial dreams began and Sir Alex

Marcus Rashford involved in car crash after United win over Burnley. (Photo: Getty Images)

Marcus Rashford involved in car crash after United win over Burnley

ON FORM: Bradford City's Andy Cook scores a hat-trick and his side's fourth goal against Newport County at Rodney Parade. Picture: Robbie Stephenson/PA

Cook finds scoring streak as Bantams discover winning feeling on the road

LOAN SPELL: At Hull City Di'Shon Bernard learnt what it was like to be at a club trying to re-establish itself in the Championship

Setbacks and challenges have made Sheffield Wednesday's Di'Shon Bernard grow up

One of his Barnsley appearances came in an FA Cup defeat to Manchester City. Image: Alex Livesey/Getty Images

Ex-Barnsley man links up with former Sheffield United forward in shock move

Former Sheffield United defender Kyron Gordon has joined National League side AFC Fylde. Image: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images

Former Sheffield United defender joins non-league club

ANGLOPHILE: Ruben Vinagre spent last season on loan at Everton

How Ronaldo kick-started Ruben Vinagre's love affair with English football

BAD LUCK: England’s Harry Maguire scores an own goal past goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale at Hampden Park on Tuesday night Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA

Former Blades star insists Harry Maguire is 'must-pick' for England

FAITH: England manager Gareth Southgate believes strongly in Harry Maguire

Maguire, ten Hag or Southgate: Someone needs to back down - Stuart Rayner

Sheffield United-linked defender Axel Tuanzebe has signed for Championship side Ipswich Town. Image: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images

Sheffield United-linked defender joins Championship side