CONFIRMED Chris Wilder leaves by "Mutual Consent"

[Karaoke Blade]

Howson is a pig reporter. Nothing he says matters a jot.

I think 'reporter' is pushing it a bit.

 

[Lord Eddard Muir]

What boiled my piss with Wilder was him trying to claim he had learned and changed his approach since he had been gone, having seen how other clubs operate.

I don't think he learnt much at all from Boro and Watford.

Not a right lot you can learn from Watford other than "don't run a club like this"

 

[AdamSufc1997]

He’ll be a good appointment not sure why people are overreacting.

 

[Houso]

All you're seeing from the likes of Biggs and Howson are views from people who didn't watch us last season, but just looked at the table. Playing like we did, winning in the manner we did, with in all likelihood and worse side, there is absolutely no doubt in my mind we wouldn't get near winning 92 points this season.

 

[Aston max]

Serena weigman please

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Or cheri lunghi fuck the football "get the tit's out for the lads "



Lads behind dugout

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[Moan? Nope-I saw Longhorn]

Settle down there Alan.

Aye Alan
The first(empty) file is an ‘aide memoir when asking yourself what you’re endeavouring to ‘report’ (sic) upon
The second (three feet thick) file contains the analysis & diagnosis & of your psychological / psychiatric functioning.

 

[Wizard]

I think the general tone on here has been far more down on Wilder than it should be based on his successes for us.

To me it feels like Wilder gets tarred with the failures of the past few seasons despite him not being here for all of it. 20/21 is the only year where he's done a bad job and there's obviously exceptional circumstances at play there (not that it totally exempts him from criticism).

It seems to me that our failings in 23/24 contribute to the wider feeling that Wilder couldn't be successful in the premier league despite the fact that Hecky was a totally different manager and we all acknowledge how poor that summer was in terms of giving us any chance to compete. Wilder was then parachuted in to see out that campaign and as a result is stuck with some of that negative feeling despite not being responsible.

A change in style and approach may bring success but I firmly believe that Wilder's approach would have brought success as well.

It'll be interesting and exciting to see something new but I've not seen much evidence yet to suggest that these new owners are as smart as they think they are. I'll be fascinated to see what our summer looks like from here.

 

[FTPE]

I really hope that with this "decision"(tbc) that the board invest in creating a positive football identity, whilst also invest in growing our existing identity.

We have the framework to do it (good academy, at the heart of an amazing city etc). For me, I would prefer an average team with identity, rather than just being sheffield united in name and winning cups etc. That is just me though.

I thought I was on my own for a moment.
I get everyone is different, and I understand that people want success (or at least when they think is best for their team) but we're never going to be Man City. We're never going to be Brighton or Brentford either which people think is an attainable target. I just want something to be proud of, something unique to us and Sheffield people. The more characters and reflection of its supporters the better for me. But, I'm a dinosaur.

 

[alcoblade]

We must also hope that his supporters don’t spend the next few months posting about wanting him back and, instead, get behind whoever the next manager is.

This isn't a pointed question, but what does "getting behind" mean? Given that it was quite acceptable for many to not "get behind" (as I'd define it) Wilder?

 

[Flumps]

I thought I was on my own for a moment.
I get everyone is different, and I understand that people want success (or at least when they think is best for their team) but we're never going to be Man City. We're never going to be Brighton or Brentford either which people think is an attainable target. I just want something to be proud of, something unique to us and Sheffield people. The more characters and reflection of its supporters the better for me. But, I'm a dinosaur.

And that sort of thing doesn't really make the owners much money. Getting in to and sustaining PL places does and it's pretty obvious Wilder can not do a job in the PL despite his decent champ record. I really like Wilder, wouldn't be disappointed to see him stay but despite a liking of Wilder people must see the reason why owners and the like would want to move on from him. Theirs and the clubs sights have to be on the PL.

 

[alcoblade]

He’ll be a good appointment not sure why people are overreacting.

Can you list his plus points - I genuinely haven't researched him. But in the face of it I can see very few redeeming characteristics?

 

[dexter101]

I thought I was on my own for a moment.
I get everyone is different, and I understand that people want success (or at least when they think is best for their team) but we're never going to be Man City. We're never going to be Brighton or Brentford either which people think is an attainable target. I just want something to be proud of, something unique to us and Sheffield people. The more characters and reflection of its supporters the better for me. But, I'm a dinosaur.

Well I would also argue, that its a correct business approach. Successful businesses aren't based on creating more of the same existing product, but about finding a niche. Football clubs all have the ability to have their own niche based on their location. Great example is we aren't Brighton. We can replicate some similar processes but we also have to find a way of doing it differently to attract people that want something different. People always say, London clubs have it easy because of the attraction of "London", but in that case, we need to show Sheffield as a different option. Might not be for everyone but to some it will be a great fit.

This doesn't have to be an all or nothing, I just hope that its an opportunity to highlight 2 incredible things (to me...) the city of Sheffield and The Blades.

 

[Sean Thornton]

Wilder gone and El Accountos not coming back. Live with it Daz, you’re yesterdays man.

 

[Blade45]

Can you list his plus points - I genuinely haven't researched him. But in the face of it I can see very few redeeming characteristics?

He apparently plays a high press, aiming to get the opposition to turn the ball over in their own half, where a goal scoring opportunity can arise. He places an emphasis on conditioning (a common complaint about some of our players on here), and he generally seems to like playing attacking football.

I thought he did alright at Hull. He had them playing pretty well, despite the Hull squad not being very good. I don't know much about his time as Reading boss, and he was brought in at the end of Southampton's 22/23 Premier League season, where he did okay, given the circumstances.

 

[Davalon]

Not remotely surprised the local tin pots are gutted

 

[Alfiesdad]

This isn't a pointed question, but what does "getting behind" mean? Given that it was quite acceptable for many to not "get behind" (as I'd define it) Wilder?

Because apparently, hypocrisy is acceptable as long as you don't like Wilder.

 

[ITALIANO BLADE]

Shocking way of doing things no announcment nothing by the owners its disgusting to treat tufty like that for all he has done A SHAM

 

[Jan Age]

Shocking way of doing things no announcment nothing by the owners its disgusting to treat tufty like that for all he has done A SHAM

I’m more interested in them acting in a way the feel is in the best interests of the club, than wilder.

If they sacked him last week and announced this week and then left another 7 days to announce the new manager that would be two weeks.

So if they don’t release anything until next Friday and if they do it’s to say wilders gone and here’s the new man it’s still taken the same period of time to get to the same point.

They’ve just put all their effort and focus in to getting things in place before telling us.

 

[Blade56]

I think the general tone on here has been far more down on Wilder than it should be based on his successes for us.

Wait while next season. It’s not about Wilder, they’ll be queuing up gloat if United fail, reporters, Wit el accounto etc.

I’ll be there getting behind whoever owners put in charge hoping owners have got it right, I’ll revel in success and criticise if/where they got it wrong.

It’s called football

 

[Maidenhead]

Your decision but maybe this time it should not have been moved. Its everywhere now LOL

You're either very brave or very stupid.

I wouldn't pick a fight with Linz , she'll eat you alive

 

[MartBlade]

I think the general tone on here has been far more down on Wilder than it should be based on his successes for us.

To me it feels like Wilder gets tarred with the failures of the past few seasons despite him not being here for all of it. 20/21 is the only year where he's done a bad job and there's obviously exceptional circumstances at play there (not that it totally exempts him from criticism).

It seems to me that our failings in 23/24 contribute to the wider feeling that Wilder couldn't be successful in the premier league despite the fact that Hecky was a totally different manager and we all acknowledge how poor that summer was in terms of giving us any chance to compete. Wilder was then parachuted in to see out that campaign and as a result is stuck with some of that negative feeling despite not being responsible.

A change in style and approach may bring success but I firmly believe that Wilder's approach would have brought success as well.

It'll be interesting and exciting to see something new but I've not seen much evidence yet to suggest that these new owners are as smart as they think they are. I'll be fascinated to see what our summer looks like from here.

Excellent post - spot on

 

[MartBlade]

Wilder gone and El Accountos not coming back. Live with it Daz, you’re yesterdays man.

He’s got a point to be fair. I’ve not really seen enough to form a strong view on the owners but the way this decision has been handled looks pretty poor. Let’s hope they get the replacement right.

 

[Silent Blade]

Wilder gone and El Accountos not coming back. Live with it Daz, you’re yesterdays man.

And Adolf Witler too.

 

[Blade56]

Sky reporting Selles front runner. They read this forum, right?

 

[Bladesman]

He’s got a point to be fair. I’ve not really seen enough to form a strong view on the owners but the way this decision has been handled looks pretty poor. Let’s hope they get the replacement right.

He has no point as this was not much different to the way PA did things. He had Wilder back through the door before Hecky was on his way out. Yet Dazzler praises PA all the time.

 

[Eric_Brooks]

If the owners had sacked wilder last week and still looking now they would get the blame.

I can only imagine one party let the news out of the review etc; but the owners get the blame.

Not many people know what transpired but I can’t imagine them saying yes to wilders list of players. It’s not what they want for the club

 

[MartBlade]

He has no point as this was not much different to the way PA did things. He had Wilder back through the door before Hecky was on his way out. Yet Dazzler praises PA all the time.

I don’t disagree with your view on him…. He was an apologist for PA and the worst ever example of inappropriate communication by an owner. But I don’t think anybody can say COH have handled this well.

 

[ATL Recs]

I thought I was on my own for a moment.
I get everyone is different, and I understand that people want success (or at least when they think is best for their team) but we're never going to be Man City. We're never going to be Brighton or Brentford either which people think is an attainable target. I just want something to be proud of, something unique to us and Sheffield people. The more characters and reflection of its supporters the better for me. But, I'm a dinosaur.

yup

 

[Sean Thornton]

He’s got a point to be fair. I’ve not really seen enough to form a strong view on the owners but the way this decision has been handled looks pretty poor. Let’s hope they get the replacement right.

Like the rest of us he knows fuck all about the new owners thought process or what’s actually happened to come to any decision. From the start he was an arse kisser - and far from accurate in some of his earlier financial analyses - and grew to love his lame fame link to PA. He’s now changed tack but without the PA link is just like any poster on here but with a moody photo on X. Like Hall, yesterdays, sorry last centuries man Biggseh and the Pig Howson he’s taken a side believing he’ll get more followers because of the undoubted support CW has in the fanbase. His only point is, imo, to keep himself relevant. As tragic as that is for a middle-aged man.

 

[Moan? Nope-I saw Longhorn]

Spot on
Watford promoted
Fulham promoted
Blades, not backed, expected result.

Would like,e to see someone with a championship promotion track record given a 1 year and fully backed.

Aye
“fully backed” with(in) a 12 month contract?

Sheffield United Football Club wish to place on record that we have the utmost confidence in our new manager, until this time next year, or (& informed by our approach towards the previous incumbent) sooner.