"Chris Wilder has returned to Bramall Lane. He has signed a contract until the summer of 2027 to kick-off a third spell as Sheffield United manager. - Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) September 15, 2025"
""Following a difficult start to the season, the board felt it necessary to make a change in order to stabilise performances and strengthen our push for promotion," the United board said in a statement."
""While the adoption of a different style of play was pursued with ambition, results have clearly not met expectations. "Chris Wilder returns with proven leadership and an unparalleled understanding of Sheffield United. We are confident he is the right person to restore momentum, unite the squad and supporters, and deliver the results necessary to achieve our objectives this season.""
"In the Championship, he has overseen 138 games in charge of United, winning 74 of those (D28 L36). Overall, Wilder has managed 305 games in the United dugout and has a 45.9% win percentage across his previous two spells."
Chris Wilder has been appointed Sheffield United manager for a third spell, signing a contract until summer 2027. Wilder was dismissed at the end of last season after United lost the Championship play-off final to Sunderland. Ruben Selles replaced him but was sacked after five successive Championship defeats, including a 5-0 loss to Ipswich. United sit bottom of the table with zero points and one goal this season. Wilder first took charge in May 2016, led the club to the Premier League, departed in March 2021 and returned in December 2023. He has a strong Championship record with 74 wins from 138 games and a 45.9% win rate across 305 matches.
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