Give you 3, but the last season is forgettable, however as we’re talking about obvs not
1 season in division 1, 2 seasons in the championship and finishing 9th in the PL in his
4th year.
4 great years, one disappointing. - FACTS
On 12 May 2016, Wilder joined his boyhood club Sheffield United as their new manager on a three-year contract, following the parting of company with
Nigel Adkins.
[21][22] In the pre-season, despite little financial backing, he was able to bring some new players in, many of which were free transfers. He then made Sheffield born
Billy Sharp club captain. However, Wilder's League One managerial debut got off to a poor start, only gaining a single point from the first four games, which left Sheffield United at the bottom of League One.
[23] Despite this, the club pushed on and went on to become League One Champions, securing 100 points in the process, a club record.
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His second season was full of highs and few lows. His managerial Championship debut against
Brentford ended in a 1–0 win for Sheffield United.
[25] Then in September 2017, United beat
city rivals Sheffield Wednesday 4–2 at
Hillsborough,
[26] a record for goals scored by United against Wednesday at Hillsborough. By the end of October, after beating local rivals
Leeds United 2–1 at
Elland Road, Sheffield United were top of the Championship.
[27]
On 28 April 2019, it was confirmed that Wilder had led the Blades to the Premier League following nearest rival Leeds' 1–1 draw at home.
[28] This ensured his second promotion in just three years at the club. This achievement earned him the
LMA Manager of the Year award.
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In July 2019, Wilder signed a new three-year contract with the club.
[30] On 10 January 2020, Wilder signed a four-year contract extension with the club.
[31] Sheffield United went on to finish ninth in their first season back in the top flight, their best since
1991–92.
On 13 March 2021, Wilder left the club by mutual consent, with the club bottom of the Premier League, with 14 points from 28 games.
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