Chris Wilder, the former manager of Middlesbrough, is currently battling to keep his position at Sheffield United. Club officials are engaged in discussions as they weigh their options on whether to make a change in leadership.
Despite being given a new three-year contract at Bramall Lane earlier this year, Wilder’s future with the team is now uncertain. This uncertainty follows Sheffield United’s defeat in the play-off final against Sunderland at Wembley last month, leading to another season in the Championship for the Blades.
Reports suggest that the seven-person board at United is currently in deep discussion about Wilder’s future. The former Boro boss has yet to receive any confirmation from the club about their decision.
There are differing opinions among board members about whether Wilder is the right person to lead Sheffield United forward after the play-off final loss, particularly in terms of recruitment.
Following the loss at Wembley, where Sunderland’s Tommy Watson scored the winning goal in stoppage time, Wilder expressed his disappointment, saying: “We’ve had the taste of Premier League, we know what a great experience it is and the experience that they’ll have next season. It’s going to take quite a while to get over this and we’re going to have to suffer and go through the pain.”
If Wilder is replaced, Sheffield United will be added to the list of clubs, including Boro, Bristol City, and QPR, in search of a new head coach. Additionally, there is uncertainty at Leicester City, as the future of Ruud van Nistelrooy remains unclear.
