Chris Wilder is all set for his third stint in charge of Sheffield United as the English manager is likely to take charge at Bramall Lane just three months after his most recent sacking. The Blades parted ways with Ruben Selles after they lost five back-to-back Championship matches at the start of the 2025-26 campaign and are currently rock bottom.

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  Sheffield sacked Selles after nightmare start

  Sheffield have had a nightmare start to their 2025-26 Championship campaign as they have lost all of their first five matches, with the most recent defeat coming against Ipswich Town on Saturday as they went down 5-0. Following the humiliating loss, the Blades announced the departure of head coach Ruben Selles, just months after his appointment.

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  Wilder set to return for a third stint

  According to , Wilder is poised to return to Bramall Lane for a third stint just three months after his latest sacking from the club. Sheffield parted ways with Wilder at the end of the 2024-25 season as the 57-year-old manager failed to guide the club back to the Premier League.

• Sheffield to empower

  During Wilder's departure in the summer, reports emerged that the manager had clashed with club owners over a shift in transfer strategy as they reportedly wanted to conduct an AI-led recruitment system. The idea so far has crashed, and thus, Wilder will be more empowered in his third term.

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  When is Sheffield playing next?

  The Blades will be back in action on Saturday as they look to register their maiden win of the season against Charlton Athletic. Before the game, the club would aim to finalise their head coach. 

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