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Wilder sacked: Blades owners put their heads above the parapet

Wilder sacked: Blades owners put their heads above the parapet

Chris Wilder’s second spell at Sheffield United ends not with failure, but with fallout. Sam Parry unpacks what happened and why.

Jun 17, 2025
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Sam Parry:

What just happened?

COH Sports used no shock and awe tactics to sack Chris Wilder. The rumour had been loud and getting louder since the final whistle at Wembley. There will now be reprisals and reappraisals at Bramall Lane, not because of Wilder’s failure, but his success.
Having kept quiet since the takeover, the owners have no doubt made thei…

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