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Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder joins EFL chiefs in blasting decision to scrap FA Cup replays as he says small clubs can 'make enough money to survive for five years' off one game
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder joins EFL chiefs in blasting decision to scrap FA Cup replays as he says small clubs can 'make enough money to survive for five years' off one game

Daily Mail  

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has joined the EFL in blasting the decision to scrap FA Cup replays as part of a shake-up of the football calendar. Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has criticised the decision to scrap FA Cup replays A major change to the FA Cup will see all replays from the first round onwards scrapped but the …

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Sandwich remark costs Chris Wilder a lot of dough
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Sandwich remark costs Chris Wilder a lot of dough

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Wilder was offended when he spotted one of referee Tony Harrington’s assistants …

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From Watford to Mumbai: Chris Wilder and Des Buckingham find themselves at common junctures of a comeback
1 year, 10 months ago

From Watford to Mumbai: Chris Wilder and Des Buckingham find themselves at common junctures of a comeback

The Hindu  

English football has often seen managers who – despite being relatively less famous in European circles – have worked wonders in the country’s domestic leagues. In March 2023, Wilder and his former protege – thousands of miles apart – stand at similar junctures of restarts – one for a Championship club and the other, Des Buckingham, for a fresh go, …

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Chris Wilder plots ‘dangerous night’ for Middlesbrough’s FA Cup tie with Man Utd
2 years, 11 months ago

Chris Wilder plots ‘dangerous night’ for Middlesbrough’s FA Cup tie with Man Utd

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chris Wilder has told his players to forget …

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Sheffield United owner claims Chris Wilder wanted to resign and demanded £4m pay-off
3 years, 9 months ago

Sheffield United owner claims Chris Wilder wanted to resign and demanded £4m pay-off

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chris Wilder made clear his intention to resign …

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Sheffield United 1-3 Tottenham: Jose Mourinho's men surge back into the top four at Bramall Lane
3 years, 11 months ago

Sheffield United 1-3 Tottenham: Jose Mourinho's men surge back into the top four at Bramall Lane

Daily Mail  

Tanguy Ndombele's options appeared severely limited as he burst onto a pass chipped forward by Steven Bergwijn. Tottenham moved back into the top four of the Premier League with a comfortable 3-1 win against struggling Sheffield United Harry Kane was on target yet again with a low strike from the edge of the box as Spurs eased further in front …

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'Jose makes players winners': Chris Wilder hails Mourinho as 'the best in the business'
3 years, 11 months ago

'Jose makes players winners': Chris Wilder hails Mourinho as 'the best in the business'

Daily Mail  

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder insists Jose Mourinho remains 'the best in the business' as his side prepare to host Tottenham. Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has said that Jose Mourinho is still 'the best in the business' Mourinho was appointed by Tottenham in November 2019, 11 months after he was sacked by United, with the remit of ending their …

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Chris Wilder issues staunch defence of his Sheffield United team's hugging celebration
3 years, 11 months ago

Chris Wilder issues staunch defence of his Sheffield United team's hugging celebration

Daily Mail  

Chris Wilder has backed his Sheffield United players' emotional celebrations during their first Premier League win in 20 matches - amid calls for footballers to stop hugging each other in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus. Billy Sharp scored the only goal of the game for Sheffield United in their victory over Newcastle on Tuesday night, with the …

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer apologised to Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder after touchline spat
4 years ago

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer apologised to Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder after touchline spat

Daily Mail  

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer conceded he went 'overboard with my words' as he engaged in a touchline row with rival boss Chris Wilder in Manchester United's win at Sheffield United. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has apologised to Chris Wilder following a touchline spat The two managers insisted there are no hard feelings but Solskjaer said he 'went overboard' 'It's a proper game …

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The Premier League sack race candidates are in the home straight
4 years ago

The Premier League sack race candidates are in the home straight

Daily Mail  

Ahead of the busy festive period, the Premier League is in the rare position where every manager has survived until December. The Blades have picked up just one point all season, scoring just five goals in 11 matches Ole Gunnar Solskjaer League position: 6th Next six fixtures: Saturday - Manchester City ; 17 December - Sheffield United ; 20 December …

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The Premier League good, the bad, and the ugly this season
4 years, 5 months ago

The Premier League good, the bad, and the ugly this season

Daily Mail  

Liverpool won the Premier League title weeks ago, but that didn't stop the final day of an unprecedented Premier League season being a dramatic one. and your player of the season Chris Sutton: 4-3-3: Alisson Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, Chris Basham, Andy Robertson Kevin De Bruyne, Jordan Henderson, Bruno Fernandes Mohamed Salah, Danny Ings, Sadio Mane Player: Van Dijk …

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Chris Wilder hails Jamie Vardy's rise ahead of Sheffield United's trip to Leicester City
4 years, 5 months ago

Chris Wilder hails Jamie Vardy's rise ahead of Sheffield United's trip to Leicester City

Daily Mail  

Chris Wilder tells his mates in the pub to 'shut up' when claiming they could have made it as a footballer, reminding them that Jamie Vardy overcame countless setbacks to get to the top. The pair meet on Thursday when Wilder's Sheffield United travel to Vardy's Leicester City with both clubs in the hunt for European qualification. Wilder was born …

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JAMIE REDKNAPP: Sorry Jurgen Klopp... Sheffield United's Chris Wilder is my manager of the year
4 years, 5 months ago

JAMIE REDKNAPP: Sorry Jurgen Klopp... Sheffield United's Chris Wilder is my manager of the year

Daily Mail  

Jurgen Klopp will go down in history as one of the greatest managers ever. Only a handful of clubs have allowed fewer shots against them, with Wilder's back three of Chris Basham, John Egan and Jack O'Connell having kept many a striker quiet. Frank Lampard's honest verdict after the defeat to Sheffield United was refreshing to hear Nobody will want …

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Chris Wilder says Sheffield United would consider legal action if they miss out on Europe
4 years, 6 months ago

Chris Wilder says Sheffield United would consider legal action if they miss out on Europe

Daily Mail  

Chris Wilder says Sheffield United would consider legal action if they miss out on European football because of Hawk-Eye’s error during their draw at Aston Villa. Chris Wilder said Sheffield United will consider taking legal action if they miss out on Europe The Blades should have been awarded a goal after Oliver Norwood's strike crossed the line They are currently …

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Premier League: Sheffield United players with soon-to-expire contracts offered new deals, says manager Chris Wilder
4 years, 6 months ago

Premier League: Sheffield United players with soon-to-expire contracts offered new deals, says manager Chris Wilder

Firstpost  

Sheffield United players whose contracts expire this month have been offered new deals to stay at the club and the ball is now in their court, manager Chris Wilder said on Friday. United have tied down striker David McGoldrick, skipper Billy Sharp and vice-captain Oliver Norwood to new deals, but the likes of John Lundstram and Phil Jagielka will see …

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Sheffield United have been frustrated by diving in the Premier League, says manager Chris Wilder
5 years ago

Sheffield United have been frustrated by diving in the Premier League, says manager Chris Wilder

Daily Mail  

Chris Wilder is dismayed by the gamesmanship in the Premier League and admits it is something Sheffield United have struggled with since winning promotion. Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has slammed the amount of diving in the Premier League Wilder, though, says his side will not change ahead of their trip to Brighton on Saturday. 'Unfortunately at times, with the …

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West Ham 'considering Chris Wilder as Manuel Pellegrini's replacement'
5 years, 1 month ago

West Ham 'considering Chris Wilder as Manuel Pellegrini's replacement'

Daily Mail  

West Ham are considering a move for Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder amid the growing uncertainty surrounding Manuel Pellegrini's future. The Chilean is at major risk of getting the sack after a dreadful run of form for West Ham plunged to new depths when they were outclassed by Tottenham on Saturday. West Ham are considering a move for highly-rated Sheffield …

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Manchester Utd are still paying Alexis Sanchez more than Sheffield Utd's ENTIRE squad earn
5 years, 1 month ago

Manchester Utd are still paying Alexis Sanchez more than Sheffield Utd's ENTIRE squad earn

Daily Mail  

Sheffield United host Manchester United on Sunday in what represents the biggest financial mismatch in the Premier League this season. Harry Maguire, who started out at Sheffield United, cost Manchester United £80million TEAM COST Sheffield United's expected line-up on Sunday cost just £17.7million to assemble, while Manchester United's set them back a whopping £305m. The most expensive player in Manchester …

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'I had a ticket and I didn't go': Chris Wilder jokes he will sack staff who talk about Ashes win
5 years, 4 months ago

'I had a ticket and I didn't go': Chris Wilder jokes he will sack staff who talk about Ashes win

Daily Mail  

Chris Wilder has revealed he decided not to watch England's stunning Ashes victory at Headingley despite having tickets. Chris Wilder has revealed he missed England's Ashes win at Headingley despite having tickets 'I've just said to the staff, anybody who mentions the cricket, they're going to get sacked because I had a ticket and I didn't go. England all-rounder Ben …

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