Sheffield United’s season has barely begun, but already the alarm bells are ringing.
Six games in, zero points, and a growing sense of unrest among fans. Now, in a dramatic twist, the club is considering turning to a man who knows Bramall Lane better than most—Chris Wilder.
Wilder’s Rocky Exit and Lasting Legacy
Wilder isn’t a stranger to this story. The South Yorkshire native, a lifelong Blades fan, was dismissed after a painful defeat to Sunderland in the play-off final.
Despite amassing 90 points that campaign—even after a two-point deduction for transfer payment issues—it wasn’t enough to keep his job.
But Wilder’s name still carries enormous weight at the club.
He famously dragged Sheffield United out of League One and into the Premier League, even achieving a ninth-place finish in the 2019–20 season.
His reputation as a Blades legend is secure, no matter how his last stints ended.
A Dire Start Under Ruben Selles
Wilder’s replacement, Ruben Selles, has endured the worst possible start.
Six matches, six defeats, and not a single goal scored in the last four games.
Friday’s 5–0 drubbing at Ipswich left the Blades rooted to the bottom of the Championship table and supporters furious.
For many, Wilder’s return feels less like nostalgia and more like survival.
Turmoil Behind the Scenes
The instability isn’t just on the pitch. Boardroom politics have haunted the club for years.
Longtime chairman Kevin McCabe lost a power battle to Prince Abdullah bin Mosaad al Saud, who in turn sold Sheffield United last December to an American consortium led by Steven Rosen and Helmy Eltouky.
Those new owners were the ones who removed Wilder last summer after clashing over recruitment.
They wanted to push forward with an AI-driven player recruitment model, while Wilder preferred a more traditional, hands-on approach.
Could a Reunion Really Work?
Despite the split, sources suggest the relationship between Wilder and the club remains cordial.
No bridges were burned, but the 57-year-old would want firm assurances before agreeing to return.
His condition? The freedom to run the team on his terms.
Fans Call for Stability
For Blades supporters, the chaos is all too familiar.
After years of upheaval, from ownership battles to managerial changes, stability feels desperately needed.
Wilder’s potential comeback would not just be about rescuing this season but restoring a sense of identity and direction.
What Happens Next
The possibility of Wilder’s third spell in charge is very real.
Sheffield United’s owners must now decide: stick with Selles and hope the team can turn the tide, or take a gamble on the man who once gave the club its finest modern chapter.