Sheffield United confirm Chris Wilder departure in heartfelt statement

Sheff Utd: Wilder sacked by struggling Blades

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Sheffield United have announced that Chris Wilder has left the club following a disastrous second season in the Premier League. Wilder initially took over at the Blades when they were in League One before earning promotion to the Championship in his first full season.

And he needed just two more season to get them back to the Premier League for the first time since 2007.

But he created history in his first season as a Premier League manager, with the Blades going on to finish ninth – they’re highest finish in the top flight since 1975.

Wilder earned high praise for his style of football which saw them agonisingly miss out on European football.

However, it’s been far from smooth sailing this time around with United languishing at the bottom of the table.

And United owner Prince Abdullah has taken the decision to call time on Wilder’s managerial career, insisting it was mutual.

The statement read: “Sheffield United confirms that Chris Wilder has left the Club by mutual consent.

“The Board and Chris Wilder, who has managed the Blades to more than 100 wins in his almost five years at Bramall Lane, made the decision following discussions.

“Earlier this season, Chris Wilder surpassed 200 league games in charge of the Blades, becoming the sixth United manager to reach this milestone.

“We are confident that all Blades fans around the world will join us in thanking Chris for his hard work, commitment and expertise in driving the Club.

“Now the Club will turn its attention to completing the season as strongly as possible and if we are relegated, to preparing for the Championship.

“We confirm our intention to keep the core of the player group together and will continue to invest further in the Academy and the First Team, to place us in the best possible position for the future.”

Wilder commented: “Being manager of Sheffield United has been a special journey and one I’ll never forget.

“I was delighted to be given the opportunity back in 2016 and have been delighted with the success which we have achieved, including two promotions and a highest ever Premier League finish.

“I’d like to thank everyone who has contributed to the Club’s accomplishments along the way, including the players, staff and, in particular, the supporters.”

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