Paul Heckingbottom

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, Leeds United and Barnsley chief Paul Heckingbottom is set to return to management at Championship outfit Preston North End and his appointment could be confirmed shortly.

Leon Wobschall

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

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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

Former Leeds United, Sheffield United and Barnsley boss Paul Heckingbottom has emerged among the frontrunners to take charge of Plymouth Argyle.

Tom Coates

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

PROBLEMS: Daniel Jebbison has missed most of Sheffield United's season with a blood clot

Sheffield United hope Jebbison will play for them again this season - and beyond

Alex Neil counts Sunderland, Stoke City and Preston North End among his former clubs. Image: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Former Barnsley and Preston North End man among favourites for EFL role

Paul Heckingbottom was dismissed by Sheffield United in December. Image: Darren Staples/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Sheffield United and Barnsley boss among favourites for EFL job

Reports have suggested talks over a deal have taken place but there has been no announcement regarding the signing of fresh terms.

Every Sheffield United player 'set' for summer exit as contract decisions loom

Trai Hume is well thought of at Sunderland. Image: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Leeds United and Premier League clubs among 'admirers' of Championship star

Paul Heckingbottom was axed by Sheffield United earlier on in the campaign. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

EFL club have ex-Sheffield United and Barnsley boss 'top' of wanted list

Manchester United icon Roy Keane is among the favourites to become Sunderland's next manager. Image: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Manchester United icon among favourites to take charge of Leeds United's rivals

Neill Collins playing for Sheffield United in the FA Cup semi-final in 2014 (Picture: Getty Images)

Blades in need of a post-Premier League rebuild says Barnsley boss

Paul Heckingbottom was axed by Sheffield United in December 2023. Image: Matt McNulty/Getty Images

Ex-Sheffield United and Barnsley boss among favourites for EFL role

DIPPED OUT: Sheffield United midfielder Andre Brooks

Timing is everything as Sheffield United judge when the kids are all right

Paul Heckingbottom was dismissed by Sheffield United and replaced by Chris Wilder. Image: Alex Pantling/Getty Images

Paul Heckingbottom reflects on Sheffield United exit as Blades woes continue

Paul Heckingbottom was axed by Sheffield United earlier on in the campaign. Image: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

Championship club 'eye' former Sheffield United, Leeds United and Barnsley boss

LOST LEADER: Billy Sharp left Sheffield United last summer, and is now at Hull City

Chris Wilder wants characters and captains for his next Sheffield United side

Huddersfield Town are looking for a new manager having sacked Darren Moore. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

New favourite for Huddersfield Town job emerges as ex-Barnsley boss leapfrogged

Wayne Rooney during his time as manager of DC United has emerged as a contender for the Huddersfield Town job (Picture: ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images)

Next Huddersfield Town manager: Former Blades and Barnsley managers lead race

Paolo Bianco is among the favourites for the Huddersfield Town job. Image: Enrico Locci/Getty Images

What we know about Italian coach among favourites for Huddersfield Town job

YOUNG HOPE: But Chris Wilder wants experience to guide Andre Brooks as part of the next Sheffield United team

Wilder wants 'culture carriers' as Blades scouts 'fish in more than one pond'

BRILLIANT START: Huddersfield Town caretaker manager Jon Worthington

Jon Worthington set for second game as Huddersfield caretaker

John Eustace was axed by Birmingham City earlier on in the campaign. Image: Cameron Smith/Getty Images

Odds slashed on ex-Birmingham City boss taking the reins at Huddersfield Town

Former Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom is the favourite to take charge of Huddersfield Town. Image: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images

Former Sheffield United boss emerges as favourite for Huddersfield Town job

RETURNING: Sheffield United left-back Yasser Larouci

Blades pair heading back from AFCON as Hull wait to see if Seri home early too

SEALED: Julian Alvarez scores Manchester City's second goal against Sheffield United with more than half an hour to play

Perspective needed from sobering end to 2023 - at least Blades are losing better

Sheffield United's Oliver McBurnie celebrates scoring the equaliser during the Premier League match against Luton Town at Bramall Lane on Boxing Day. The Blades went onto lose the game 3-2. Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage.

Blades loss 'tough to take' admits striker as late concessions blight season

Sheffield United are set to host Luton Town at Bramall Lane. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

Is Sheffield United v Luton Town on TV? Channel and streaming details

CHANGED APPROACH: Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder

Chris Wilder has changed his approach to looking at the table - this is why

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