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"When I walked back into Bramall Lane, in May 2016, having been given the chance to manage the Club I’d supported all my life, who could have predicted the next four-and-a-half years? It has been some journey and one I’m immensely proud of.

"It was an opportunity I couldn’t resist and one that I couldn’t wait to get started. My story with Sheffield United was well-documented, as a fan, ballboy and player in two spells, but my managerial record to then was recognised and I was appointed on merit.

"I spoke to a lot of people, canvassed plenty of opinion and set about reconnecting the Club and supporters at the same time as attempting to build a squad that could climb out of the doldrums of League One. Both of those goals were achieved.

"Admittedly, it wasn’t the start that everyone wanted but with Billy Sharp as captain and with the backing of the punters on the terraces, slowly but surely we went about our business, taking the rough with the smooth and staying humble as we began to build momentum that would take us to the heights of the Premier League and a highest ever finish in the modern era.

"Along the way there were so many achievements and moments to be remembered. In no particular order, important victories at Hillsborough, Elland Road and Old Trafford, collecting a record 100 points, open top bus parades, town hall receptions, thousands of fans welcoming us back to the Lane after fixtures at Northampton and Stoke and, of course, making sure we celebrated the successes because, as Blades fans well know, it’s either feast or famine. We were in good form when Covid hit last year and who knows how far we could have gone, you could not avoid the talk of possible European football – hopefully that kept a few Unitedites going in a tough period.

"Throughout the journey, it has been a team effort and I must point out that the commitment, hard work and talent of a number of people have been major contributory factors to the success of Sheffield United in recent years – there’s too many to mention but Billy and the players, Alan Knill and the staff, and my wife, Francesca, and all the family, have been heavily influential.

"I have to mention the supporters at this point, too, because they have also been a driving force of the whole operation, many of whom I’ve stood side by side with on the terraces, home and away.

"As proved this season, football is just not the same without fans and I stand by the comment that I’ve made on numerous occasions, the Club have missed out more than most, Unitedites have the ability to turn losses into draws and draws into wins. I cannot stress enough how important the fans are and I’ve been humbled by the unequivocal support, even this season when things haven’t gone so well.

"Additionally, since leaving Sheffield United I’ve received numerous messages of support from within the game and I’m appreciative of that. Now, before deciding what’s next, I’m enjoying a period of reflection at home in a city that I love and that I’m incredibly proud to live in, Sheffield is the home of football, it is dominated by the sport and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

"I’ll miss the feeling of a packed Bramall Lane, to me it was one of the greatest atmospheres in football but I would say that, I lived the dream of every Blades fan and I hope every one of them understands that I tried to represent them correctly in ‘giving them their club back’, a phrase that has been said to me quite a few times. And one I verbally believe we did!

"I would like to wish everyone associated with the football club & the owners the very best in the future. This Football Club will always hold a special place in my heart, it has from an early age and that will never change.

"Thanks again for everything.”

UTB

Chris

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Top man, top manager, top words, top Blade.

Diplomatically put, and absolutely right that he should be afforded time to reminisce with pride, reflect on what has happened, and rest before taking anything else on. I feel incredibly fortunate to have witnessed and enjoyed the last 4.5 years.

Up the Blades, and thank you for everything. Club legend in the truest sense of the word. ⚔️
 
Didn't love us enough to finish what he started. He should have put up with the owners until the end of the season then resigned.

Fuck him and his lapdog called Wit.

If you're willing to say 'Fuck You' to him of all people for not "loving us enough", you're going to really hate the next guy we ship in to do the job...
 
Didn't love us enough to finish what he started. He should have put up with the owners until the end of the season then resigned.

Fuck him and his lapdog called Wit.
That’s a bit harsh ! 😂

The lord giveth and the lord taketh away.

I was slightly surprised and disappointed at his want for compensation and before that constant bashing of the board, after he has been very well rewarded for his success personally.

But ultimately, I don’t blame him for waking away. It must be horrendous managing the club you love and it failing quite spectacularly and you being the one in the spotlight having to explain it. It was apparent to me that he wasn’t handling it very well mentally.

A manager with no affinity to the club, may well have battled on until the axe was wielded.
 
If you're willing to say 'Fuck You' to him of all people for not "loving us enough", you're going to really hate the next guy we ship in to do the job...
It depends if he walks out on the team during a relegation scrap or waits until the end of the season before bolting. Given how big a Blade CW supposedly is, I'd have thought he would have stayed to prove a point to the board, even if they hated CW he was determined to make it work and succeed. Kudos would then have been given. Leaving out the back door while the ship was sinking is what CW actually did.

The amount of people who used the line "I wouldn't want you in the trenches with me" this past season only for CW to do a runner is quite amusing.
 
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It depends if he walks out on the team during a relegation scrap or waits until the end of the season before bolting. Given how big a Blade CW supposedly is, I'd have thought he would have stayed to prove a point to the board, even if they hated CW he was determined to make it work and succeed. Kudos would then have been given. Leaving out the back door while the ship was sinking is what CW actually did.

The amount of people who used the line "I wouldn't want you in the trenches with me" this past season only for CW to do a runner is quite amusing.
How can you be bothered to type that out you loser
 
I can't believe its an actual quote from Chris Wilder the ex Sheff Utd manager. I was fully expecting a 'hilarious' quote from Deontay Wilder or Gene Wilder etc
Good quote and statement by the way. It will seem weird not having him in the dugout when fans do return. Hopefully given Chris a bit of closure and chance to put across his point of view (obvs being bound by his severance agreement)...
 
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Didn't love us enough to finish what he started. He should have put up with the owners until the end of the season then resigned.

Fuck him and his lapdog called Wit.
Really classy

You’re going on ignore so I don’t have to call you a cock and get banned.
 
Thank you Chris, for all that you gave us, and all you gave back to us.
Please don't read this site, it's not reflective of how many of us feel. If we'd been able to be there, you'd see how many of us appreciate you. I'm only sorry that we weren't.

Ignore the fucking pondlife who've spread unsubstantiated bollocks about you since your departure. They're vermin, worse than any Wednesdayite, and if I had the choice between saving one of them who were on fire and making myself a sandwich, the only difficult choice would be between cheese and pickle or beef and mustard.

One of Our Own, Forever ❤⚔
 
Thoroughly pleasant statement. No drama and hopefully de-escalates the current divide amongst fans.

When the dust settles (eventually) those slagging off Wilder now will remember the good times, and those slagging off the board will probably realise it was the right decision for all parties.

Onwards 👍
 
Great statement. When I clicked on it, I was half expecting some response to why he left and the recent events. I'm glad it hasn't and that the focus is on the positives as well as wishing us the best for the future.

I hope he enjoys the break (he deserves it!) and I do hope that we see him at the Lane once we are all allowed back. He won't have to put his hand in his pocket, that's for sure!
 
He won't have to put his hand in his pocket, that's for sure!
Cue the "wanker has just got £4m so he should be paying" comments, even though no one knows how much he received or if he actually was paid off at all.
 

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