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The 42
18-06-2025
- Business
- The 42
Ex-Southampton boss replaces Chris Wilder as Sheffield United manager
Updated at 20.12 SHEFFIELD UNITED have appointed Ruben Selles as their new manager after Chris Wilder expressed 'great regret' over his departure from Bramall Lane. Selles was swiftly named as Wilder's successor on Wednesday evening, with the Spaniard signing a three-year deal at the Championship club. The 42-year-old former Southampton, Reading and Hull boss told the Blades website: 'When we first heard about the possibility of coming here, it was a no-brainer for us to join a club with this kind of history and with a mission to move forward and try to be even more competitive. 'This is a very powerful and ambitious project. It was very important at the start of the conversations that everyone was on the same page. 'We need to embrace data and new technologies, but the most important thing is not to forget the football essence. 'I think we are capable of delivering a good model and optimising our performance by using all the tools that we have. 'Our identity is always very clear. We want to be aggressive, we want to make things happen. 'So, the fans can expect a team which is not going to wait or be reactive, we will be proactive, we are going to go and try and be as competitive as we can in every single game. If we can do that, then we'll give ourselves a very good chance of winning games.' Advertisement Wilder's departure had been expected over the last 24 hours following the club's end-of-season review into their failure to win promotion to the Premier League. Despite amassing 92 points, United finished third behind Leeds and Burnley and were beaten 2-1 by Sunderland in the play-off final at Wembley after taking the lead. The Blades described Wilder's departure as a 'mutually agreed decision'. The 57-year-old quickly released his statement through the club's media platforms, saying he was 'obviously disappointed' to be leaving Bramall Lane. Wilder said: 'It is with great regret that my time at Sheffield United has come to an end. 'I'd like to thank Stephen Bettis (chief executive) and Prince Abdullah (former owner) for bringing me back to the club and giving me the opportunity to rebuild the team and take this great club forward. 'To the fans, I'm obviously disappointed to be leaving, particularly because we were so close to getting back to the Premier League. 'I'm a Sheffielder through and through, I love this club and this city, and that feeling will never change. 'I depart with some cherished memories and feel proud to be talked about in the same manner that special Sheffield United managers are remembered — leading this team over 300 times will remain an incredible part of my life. This is a heartfelt thank you for all your support.' American-based consortium COH Sports, who completed a takeover in December last year, had handed Wilder a new contract until the end of the 2027-28 season in January.
Daily Mirror
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Sheffield United name new manager just 45 minutes after Chris Wilder axe
Chris Wilder's Sheffield United exit was confirmed on Wednesday after the Blades' Championship play-off final defeat and his successor has already been confirmed Sheffield United wasted little time appointing their new manager after Chris Wilder's exit. Just 45 minutes passed between Wilder's departure being announced and Ruben Selles being confirmed as his successor. Selles arrives just weeks after leaving his post at Hull City. The Spaniard kept the Tigers in the Championship on the final day but that wasn't enough to keep him in a job. It is a fourth job in English football for Selles, who previously held coaching roles in countries including Denmark, Azerbaijan and his native Spain. He spent a few months at Southampton in the 2022-23 season, failing to keep them in the Premier League, and spent the best part of 18 months at Reading before his Hull stint. "When we first heard about the possibility of coming here, it was a no brainer for us to join a club with this kind of history and with a mission to move forward and try to be even more competitive," Selles told club media. "This is a very powerful and ambitious project. It was very important at the start of the conversations that everyone is on the same page. "We need to embrace data and new technologies, but the most important thing is not to forget the football essence. I think we are capable of delivering a good model and optimise our performance by using all the tools that we have. He continued: "Our identity is always very clear. We want to be aggressive, we want to make things happen. So, the fans can expect a team which is not going to wait or be reactive, we will be proactive, we are going to go and try and be as competitive as we can in every single game. If we can do that then we'll give ourselves a very good chance of winning games." Sheffield United finished third in the Championship under Wilder last season as they tried to bounce straight back up to the top-flight. They overcame Bristol City in their play-off semi-final but fell short against Sunderland in the final thanks to a late Tommy Watson winner. Wilder, who was managing Sheffield United for a second time after a stint between 2016 and 2021, sent the club his best wishes for the future. He also reserved some words for the club's fanbase in a smessage shared on United's website. "To the fans, I'm obviously disappointed to be leaving, particularly because we were so close to getting back to the Premier League," he said. "I'm a Sheffielder through and through, I love this club and this city and that feeling will never change. "I depart with some cherished memories and feel proud to be talked about in the same manner that special Sheffield United managers are remembered - leading this team over 300 times will remain an incredible part of my life. This is a heartfelt thank you for all your support." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Straits Times
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Sheffield Utd name Selles as manager to replace Wilder after failed promotion bid
Sheffield United named Ruben Selles as manager to replace Chris Wilder who left after a mutual agreement following the club's failure to gain promotion to the Premier League, the second-tier Championship side said on Wednesday. Selles, who previously managed Southampton and Reading, took charge of Hull City in December with the club bottom of the Championship and the Spanish 42-year-old guided them to safety, avoiding the drop on goal difference. Wilder had signed a contract extension until 2028 with the Blades earlier this year but after finishing third in the Championship, they failed to win the playoff final, losing 2-1 to Sunderland, who scored the winner deep into stoppage time. "Sheffield United can confirm a mutually agreed decision has been reached for manager Chris Wilder to leave the football club," the club said in a statement. "After returning to the club during a difficult period in 2023, he has provided stability and created a new team which earned a Steel City derby double amongst other notable highlights last season. "Showing his calibre as a manager, he guided the club to third place finish... before a heartbreaking conclusion in the playoff final." It marks the second time Wilder has left the club after his first spell in charge ended in March 2021 when they were rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table, with the club eventually going down. "I'm obviously disappointed to be leaving, particularly because we were so close to getting back to the Premier League. I'm a Sheffielder through and through, I love this club and this city and that feeling will never change," Wilder said. "I depart with some cherished memories and feel proud to be talked about in the same manner that special Sheffield United managers are remembered – leading this team over 300 times will remain an incredible part of my life." REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
RTÉ News
18-06-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Sheffield United replace Chris Wilder with Ruben Selles
Sheffield United have appointed Ruben Selles as their new manager after Chris Wilder expressed "great regret" over his departure from Bramall Lane. Selles was swiftly named as Wilder's successor on Wednesday evening, with the Spaniard signing a three-year deal at the Championship club. The 42-year-old former Southampton, Reading and Hull boss told the Blades website: "When we first heard about the possibility of coming here, it was a no-brainer for us to join a club with this kind of history and with a mission to move forward and try to be even more competitive. "This is a very powerful and ambitious project. It was very important at the start of the conversations that everyone is on the same page. "We need to embrace data and new technologies, but the most important thing is not to forget the football essence. "I think we are capable of delivering a good model and optimise our performance by using all the tools that we have. "Our identity is always very clear. We want to be aggressive, we want to make things happen. "So, the fans can expect a team which is not going to wait or be reactive, we will be proactive, we are going to go and try and be as competitive as we can in every single game. If we can do that then we'll give ourselves a very good chance of winning games." Wilder's departure had been expected over the last 24 hours following the club's end-of-season review into their failure to win promotion to the Premier League. Despite amassing 92 points, United finished third behind Leeds and Burnley and were beaten 2-1 by Sunderland in the play-off final at Wembley after taking the lead. The Blades described Wilder's departure as a "mutually agreed decision". The 57-year-old quickly released his own statement through the club's media platforms, saying he was "obviously disappointed" to be leaving Bramall Lane. Wilder said: "It is with great regret that my time at Sheffield United has come to an end. "I'd like to thank Stephen Bettis (chief executive) and Prince Abdullah (former owner) for bringing me back to the club and giving me the opportunity to rebuild the team and take this great club forward. "To the fans, I'm obviously disappointed to be leaving, particularly because we were so close to getting back to the Premier League. "I'm a Sheffielder through and through, I love this club and this city and that feeling will never change. "I depart with some cherished memories and feel proud to be talked about in the same manner that special Sheffield United managers are remembered – leading this team over 300 times will remain an incredible part of my life. This is a heartfelt thank you for all your support." American-based consortium COH Sports, who completed a takeover in December last year, had handed Wilder a new contract until the end of the 2027-28 season in January.
The Star
18-06-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Wilder leaves Sheffield Utd after failed Premier League promotion bid
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Championship - Sheffield United v Bristol City - Bramall Lane, Bristol, Britain - May 12, 2025, Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder celebrates after the match Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith/File Photo (Reuters) -Sheffield United and manager Chris Wilder mutually agreed to part ways after the club failed to gain promotion to the Premier League, the second-tier Championship side said on Wednesday. Wilder had signed a contract extension until 2028 with the Blades earlier this year but after finishing third in the Championship, they failed to win the playoff final, losing 2-1 to Sunderland, who scored the winner deep into stoppage time. "Sheffield United can confirm a mutually agreed decision has been reached for manager Chris Wilder to leave the football club," the club said in a statement. "After returning to the club during a difficult period in 2023, he has provided stability and created a new team which earned a Steel City derby double amongst other notable highlights last season. "Showing his calibre as a manager, he guided the club to third place finish... before a heartbreaking conclusion in the playoff final." It marks the second time Wilder has left the club after his first spell in charge ended in March 2021 when they were rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table, with the club eventually going down. "I'm obviously disappointed to be leaving, particularly because we were so close to getting back to the Premier League. I'm a Sheffielder through and through, I love this club and this city and that feeling will never change," Wilder said. "I depart with some cherished memories and feel proud to be talked about in the same manner that special Sheffield United managers are remembered – leading this team over 300 times will remain an incredible part of my life." (Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru; editing by Pritha Sarkar)
