Premier League

HEART: Chris Wilder demands certain standards as manager of Sheffield United

Wilder demands bravery as standard after promising early signs on Blades return

UNHAPPY: Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder, confronts referee Simon Hooper at full-time following the 2-0 Premier League defeat at home to Liverpool

Wilder warns Premier League referees: I won't sit back and take bad decisions

Julen Lopetegui left Wolves in August. Image: Naomi Baker/Getty Images

Ex-Wolves man among favourites to take charge of Sheffield United's rivals

TAKE ONE: Action from Scarborough Athletic's 1-1 FA Cup first-round draw with Forest Green Rovers

Scarborough's route to FA Cup glamour tie reopened

Chris Wilder. Picture: George Wood/Getty Images

Blades players can make things 'interesting' in survival race: Wilder

Barnsley head coach Neill Collins. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Striker concern for Reds, plus Collins gives updates on key midfielder & keeper

Sheffield United's Cameron Archer (right) attempts a shot on goal during the Premier League match at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Picture date: Wednesday December 6, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Sheff Utd. Photo credit should read: Danny Lawson/PA Wire.

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Ratings: An 8 and several 7s as Blades duo impress - plus one 5

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

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

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

Sam Greenwood left Leeds United on loan in August. Image: Bruce Rollinson

Premier League clubs 'keeping tabs' on Leeds United forward

Charlie Cresswell has struggled for minutes at Leeds United this season. Image: Jess Hornby/Getty Images

Leeds United prodigy named as transfer target for Middlesbrough

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

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
Paul Heckingbottom stood up for his players' effort in a desperate 5-0 defeat at Burnley, but damned them by questioning their bravery.

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

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

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

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

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

Happy with the point: Owls pair of DiShon Bernard and Callum Paterson (Picture: Steve Ellis)

'Sheffield Wednesday deserved their draw against Premier League Leicester City'

CONCERNS: Daniel Farke feared Leeds Unitd were in for "a long day at the office"

Daniel Farke thanks Leeds players for sparing him a 'long day at the office'

GOAL: Jeff Hendrick scores an injury time equaliser for Wednesday against Leicester City (Picture: Steve Ellis)

Hendrick snatches Wednesday unlikeliest of points against Leicester City

Referee Craig Pawson looks at a replay on a monitor during a VAR review, before awarding a penalty to Liverpool, during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on October 21, 2023. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

VAR crisis: Sheffield memorial to a decision-making system that could offer Prem...
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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

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

ATTITUDE: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom

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

Michael Carrick, Middlesborough manager (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Bristol City game is bigger than Leicester City for Middlesbrough

UNHAPPY: Leeds United manager Daniel Farke

Why Friday night's not really all right for Leeds manager Daniel Farke

Oumar Niasse enjoyed a loan spell at Hull City in 2017. Image: Alex Livesey/Getty Images

Former Hull City forward makes shock move to club in seventh tier

Raphinha has made just three league starts for Barcelona this term. Image: Eric Alonso/Getty Images

Premier League clubs including Liverpool 'could swoop' for ex-Leeds star

Leeds United's Patrick Bamford played under Sam Allardyce as the Whites attempted to keep their heads above water in the Premier League. Image: LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images

Leeds United star reveals brutal Sam Allardyce message following defeat

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom. Picture: PA

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

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

Everton have been deducted 10 points in the Premier League. Image: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Trio of clubs including Leeds United 'plan to sue' Everton following FFP verdict

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

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

Manchester City's English midfielder Kalvin Phillips - should he move on to look for first-team football (Picture: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Ex-Leeds United man defends Kalvin Phillips' Manchester City decision

NEW JOB: Bradford City coach Neil Redfearn

Neil Redfearn back at Bradford City as bridge between academy and first team

TAKE ONE: Action from Scarborough Athletic's 1-1 FA Cup first-round draw with Forest Green Rovers

Scarborough Athletic's financial reality does not stop dreams of FA Cup glory

Where it all went wrong for Matt Taylor at Rotherham United (Picture: PA)

Matt Taylor's Rotherham career often had two sides but away form did for him

Neal Ardley is targeting the third round. (Photo: PA Wire/PA Images)

Neal Ardley out to put York City back on map as he outlines key to success

PRAISE: Paul Heckingbottom was pleased with Sheffield United's second half

Heckingbottom takes solace from Blades perfomance rather than league table

TARGET: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom

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

Huddersfield Town manager Darren Moore, who is locking horns with good friend Liam Rosenior at Hull City on Saturday.

Hull v Huddersfield: Moore on following the template of good friend Rosenior

Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick has heaped praise on Leicester City. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

Middlesbrough boss effusive in praise for Leicester City