Paul Heckingbottom

Bradford City interim boss Mark Trueman.

Bradford City interim manager's key point regarding next permanent boss
MARK Trueman believes that Graham Alexander has laid the template for success for Bradford City's next permanent manager – and has warned against any major styl...

Bradford City interim boss Mark Trueman.

Bradford City interim manager's player admission after Alexander exit

Paul Heckingbottom was recently axed by Preston North End.

Paul Heckingbottom claim emerges amid Bradford City hiring process

Mark Bower has weighed in on the prospect of Bradford City hiring Paul Heckingbottom.

Former Bradford City captain delivers Paul Heckingbottom verdict

MOVING ON: Graham Alexander (Image: Tony Johnson)

Bradford confirm departures of Alexander and Lucketti – plus plan for Reading

A fresh look at the favourites to become Bradford City's next boss.

New favourite for Bradford City job emerges as Alexander nears exit

PERMISSION: Bradford City have allowed manager Graham Alexander to speak to Preston North End (Image: Tony Johnson)

Bradford 'reluctantly' give Alexander permission to discuss Championship job

Bradford City boss on speculation with Preston North End

Here are the early favourites to succeed Paul Heckingbottom at Preston North End.

Bradford City boss emerges as favourite to fill Championship vacancy

Paul Heckingbottom has been relieved of his duties as Preston North End manager.

Ex-Sheffield United, Barnsley and Leeds United boss axed by EFL club

Bantams confirm pre-season plans - with club legend to return to Valley Parade

Chris Wilder's Sheffield United were beaten 3-2 by Preston North End.

Wilder claims Sheffield United shirt has been 'too heavy' for some

STANDARDS: Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder (Image: Simon Bellis / Sportimage)

Sheffield United v Preston: Chris Wilder's bankers warned to keep standards up

Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg watched his side dismante Preston North End.

Hellberg sees room for improvement as Boro continue win streak

SPICE: Then-Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp taunts Wrexham fans after knocking their side out of the 2022-23 FA Cup (Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Wrexham v Blades: Wilder's respect will not water down Boxing Day spice

Sheffield Wednesday boss Henrik Pedersen cajoles his players from the touchline against Preston. Picture: Steve Ellis.

Owls manager's support for 'sad' star plus words of support from Preston boss

Sheffield Wednesday's Charlie McNeill misses out on his hat-trick after his penalty kick is saved and is consoled by skipper Barry Bannan. Picture: Steve Ellis.

Owls boss on Preston display, dismay at 'awful' set-play defending + McNeill

Sheffield United's Callum O'Hare celebrates scoring their side's first goal at Preston (Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

Preston 3 Sheffield United 2: Blades throw away two-goal lead in shock defeat

BALANCE: Manager Chris Wilder (back) has been pleased with what Ben Mee brings to Sheffield United (Image: Cameron Howard/Getty Images)

Preston v Sheffield United: Ben Mee has nous to come through physical test

Football education: Paul Heckingbottom gives a thumbs up at Wembley where he steered Sheffield United to an FA Cup semi-final in April 2023. On Friday, the former Blades boss who has a degree and a Masters from Leeds Beckett University, welcomes United to current club Preston.

Paul Heckingbottom reveals reality of Championship management and his education

Leeds transfers: Attacking midfielder joins Polish club
LEEDS United midfielder Sam Greenwood has joined Polish Ekstraklasa outfit Pogon Szczecin on a permanent deal.
Leon Wobschall

Alfie Devine is currently on the fringes at Tottenham Hotspur.

Sheffield United-linked midfielder 'close' to joining rivals

INJURY: Leeds United centre-back Pascal Struijk (Image: Tony Johnson)

Farke calls for extra Struijk leadership as Wilder responds to 'pressure' claims

Paul Heckingbottom is set for a return to Elland Road this weekend.

Preston North End boss predicts 'edge' to battle with Leeds United

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Daniel Farke, manager of Leeds United, after the Sky Bet Championship match between Queens Park Rangers FC and Leeds United FC at Loftus Road on March 15, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Harry Murphy/Getty Images)

Leeds v Swansea: Full house of home wins will see Whites home: Farke

Barnsley interim head coach Conor Hourihane.

Barnsley v Cambridge: Hourihane on Hecky inspiration and lockdown lessons

Barnsley interim head coach Conor Hourihane.

Barnsley FC interim head coach on 'leadership' and his many influences

Huddersfield Town caretaker boss Jon Worthington. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Inspiration for interim Town boss from Heckingbottom and Warne

Here is how the Opta supercomputer thinks the final Championship table will look.

Supercomputer forecasts Championship table with Leeds and Blades verdicts

CHANCES: Sydie Peck goes close for Sheffield United (Image: Simon Bellis / Sportimage)

Sheffield United once more show the bottle for tight battles – the final word

PRIDE. Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder: (Image: Jessica Hornby / Sportimage)

Wilder watches Sheffield United win 1-0 and says, 'We were better than that'

Sheffield United attacking midfielder Gus Hamer.

Wilder on when to expect 'risks' amid tense top-two battle with Leeds & Burnley
AMID a tight and tense race for automatic promotion to the Premier League, taking a successful risk or two during a climactic run-in could go a long way towards who finishes in the top two.
Leon Wobschall

Paul Heckingbottom took charge of Preston North End in August 2024.

Sheffield United v Preston: Wilder's respect for Heckingbottom on reunion day

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder watches on during his side's recent Championship match against Leeds United at Bramall Lane. Picture: Andrew Yates / Sportimage

Nightmare continues for injury-jinxed Blade plus an update on trio ahead of Owls

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder at the final whistle of the Sky Bet Championship match against West Brom at Bramall Lane. Picture: Andrew Yates/Sportimage.

Wilder's admission ahead of Norwich game - but Blades may have to 'suffer' first

Leeds United's Mateo Joseph celebrates their side's first goal of the game, an own goal scored by Preston North End's Jack Whatmough, snatched a point at Preston. (Picture: PA)

Risk-reward: Did Leeds United get what they deserved at Preston?

PERSPECTIVE: Leeds United manager Daniel Farke

Preston v Leeds : Farke not looking to make a mountain out of away-day molehill

TACTICAL CHAMELEON: Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl

Sheffield Wednesday v Preston: Danny Rohl reveling in job as game-changer

GOOD SPOT: Sheffield United's Ryan One, in action against Sheffield Wednesday at Bramall Lane. Picture: Andrew Yates/Sportimage

Wilder grateful to foresight of signing young striker to Blades

BLOW: Leeds United lost Ilia Gruev for months through injury at the start of October

Leeds pair recognised for making light of double blow

Michael Carrick is preparing his Middlesbrough side to face Preston North End. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

Middlesbrough boss preaching patience with 'desperate' Liverpool loanee

Hull City were linked with Nottingham Forest's Josh Bowler. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

Championship club wrap up deal for winger despite Hull City 'interest'

Hull City have been linked with Nottingham Forest's Josh Bowler. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

Hull City 'making move' for winger but face Preston North End battle

BRUISING EXPERIENCES: Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver

League Cup round-up: Harrogate's Simon Weaver eager to learn from past mistakes

Paul Heckingbottom has landed his first role since his dismissal at Sheffield United. Image: James Gill/Getty Images

Championship club unveil ex-Sheffield United boss as new manager

Former Sheffield United, Barnsley and Leeds United boss Paul Heckingbottom, who is set to return to management at Preston North End. Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images.

Ex-Leeds, Blades and Reds chief closing in on return to management

Former Sheffield United, Barnsley and Leeds United boss 'in frame' for EFL job

HIGHS AND LOWS: Oli McBurnie has left Sheffield United for Las Palmas

Oli McBurnie says goodbye to Sheffield United and fans who 'always stuck by me'

INJURY ISSUES: Sheffield United midfielder Tom Davies (right)

One of Sheffield United's few remaining experienced players suffers new blow

Kieffer Moore ended last season on loan at Ipswich Town. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

Sheffield United view ex-Barnsley man as 'key part' of promotion tilt

Sheffield United keeper Adam Davies, who has signed a new deal.

Former Barnsley FC goalkeeper signs two-year deal at Sheffield United

Six Yorkshire clubs - Barnsley, Bradford City, Doncaster Rovers, Harrogate Town, Huddersfield Town and Rotherham United - will take part in the 2024-25 Bristol Street Motors Trophy. Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images.

EFL Trophy: Trio face giants - plus prize money on offer for Yorkshire clubs

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder. Photo: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire

Wilder on being 'smart' and 'selling' Sheffield United to new signings

Ex-Sheffield United and Barnsley boss installed as frontrunner for EFL role

Image: Ed Sykes/Getty Images

Former Hull City boss and ex-Leeds United man among frontrunners for EFL job

Paul Heckingbottom was dismissed by Sheffield United in December. Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images

Ex-Sheffield United and Barnsley boss emerges as frontrunner for Hull City job

Paul Heckingbottom has been out of work since he was axed by Sheffield United. Image: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images

Former Sheffield United and Barnsley boss among frontrunners for EFL gig

NOT READY: Benie Traore was unable to become an instant Premier League regular at Sheffield United

‘It felt like Sheffield United had brought a knife to a gunfight...’

RETURNING: Sander Berge is expected to be part of the Burnley team at Sheffield United's Bramall Lane on Saturday

Wilder wants fans to give Sander Berge a 'Sheffield United welcome' on return

FLASHPOINT: Oli McBurnie is sent off in Sheffield United's last game against Burnley , in December

Sheffield United stand-in captain Oli McBurnie told to keep his cool

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