Summary
Sheffield United recently fired their manager, Ruben Selles, after losing the first six games of the 2025-26 season. Chris Wilder returns as the new manager, bringing hope to a team currently struggling in the Championship. The team faced challenges both on and off the field, including changes in ownership and recruitment issues.
Key Facts
- Sheffield United fired manager Ruben Selles after six straight losses at the start of the 2025-26 season.
- Chris Wilder, who previously managed the team, returns for his third stint to help improve their standings.
- Sheffield United is currently last in the Championship, having conceded 14 goals and failing to score in recent matches.
- The team faced a 5-0 defeat to Ipswich, which was a key factor in Selles' dismissal.
- The US-based COH Sports consortium took over the club in December 2024.
- There have been issues with player transfers, with key players leaving and insufficient replacements signed, including some from the Bulgarian league.
- Selles was reportedly at odds with the club's AI-led recruitment model, which may have played a role in the team's struggles.
