Ivo Grbic has reacted well to losing his place as Sheffield United’s first-choice goalkeeper, Chris Wilder has revealed, after the Blades boss conceded that the Croatian’s Bramall Lane transfer “has not gone as well as all of us would have liked.” The 28-year-old has watched United’s last two games from the bench after Wes Foderingham was restored between the posts. Grbic has failed to convince many Unitedites with his displays between the posts since arriving from Atletico Madrid in January,...
Prince Abdullah, the Sheffield United owner, has been warned that he must make sufficient funds available to Chris Wilder this summer to rebuild the Blades - or risk them joining a pack of also-rans in the Championship. The Blades were officially relegated from the Premier League on Saturday after defeat at Newcastle United. That 5-1 loss summed up many of the problems facing Wilder this summer in a nutshell, with missed chances and then defensive frailties combining for another chastening...
Chris Wilder has reiterated his desire to lead the rebuild of Sheffield United following their relegation from the Premier League, insisting he is more determined than at any other time of his life to turn things around at his boyhood club. The Blades suffered another chastening afternoon in a season full of them at Newcastle United on Saturday, with a 5-1 defeat officially condemning them to an immediate Championship return. Wilder returned in December after the sacking of Paul Heckingbottom...
Chris Wilder has admitted he and his Sheffield United coaching staff are facing “tough decisions” ahead of Wednesday night’s trip to Manchester United, with the position of goalkeeper Ivo Grbic one of those under scrutiny. The Croatian international had another unconvincing afternoon on Saturday against Burnley, leading to further question marks about his place. The goalkeeper has not enjoyed a good start to life at Bramall Lane since joining from Atletico Madrid in January, with Wilder publicly...
Sean Dyche has failed to rule out Everton making a permanent move to sign Leeds United winger Jack Harrison this summer. Harrison has spent the season on loan at Goodison Park, where he has made 34 appearances this season, racking up four goals and three assists along the way in all competitions. However, with his loan spell nearing its end, it's fair to say the winger is approaching a summer of uncertainty. As it stands Harrison is due back at Thorp Arch for the first day of pre-season with...
Eddie Howe, the Newcastle United manager, admitted his half-time team-talk was crucial as his side turned around their fortunes to hammer Sheffield United 5-1 at St. James’ Park. The defeat confirmed United’s relegation back to the Championship after they fell apart in the second period, after a first which could have seen them lead 4-1 at the break. Anel Ahmedhodzic’s opener was followed by a host of good chances for Cameron Archer and Ben Brereton Diaz, while Mason Holgate hit the post with a...
Not long after Sheffield United had taken the lead for the second time on the night, the television cameras panned to Jason Wilcox, Manchester United’s new technical director deep in conversation with Sir Dave Brailsford, Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s eyes and ears at the club.]]>
Viktor Johansson, the former Sheffield United transfer target, is expected to leave Rotherham United this summer, Millers manager Steve Evans has admitted, after their drop from the Championship. The Swedish international is available for a reduced fee, thought to be around £750,000 initially, thanks to a relegation release clause in his contract. Widely regarded as one of the best shot-stoppers in the second tier Johansson is going to be a man in demand this summer, with Leeds United and Stoke...
Chris Wilder has signalled his intention to give more Sheffield United young players game-time before the end of the season with the Blades on the brink of returning to the Championship. Defeat at Newcastle United tomorrow will seal the Blades’ fate, while they could even be relegated with victory if their rivals also pick up three points. Wes Foderingham is set to retain his place after coming back in for Ivo Grbic at Manchester United on Wednesday, and putting in a man of the match display in...
Sheffield United vs Burnley Live Score, EPL 2023. Greetings all! Hello and welcome to our coverage of English Premier League featuring Sheffield United and Burnley at Sheffield United's home ground.The outcome of today's game promises to have an impact on the points table and pave the way for some exciting contests.
Bruno Fernandes has admitted that he will soon consider his future at Manchester United. The star midfielder is the club's current captain and the centerpiece of the entire squad. Even though he turns 30 later this year, the midfielder is his team's most valuable player in the transfer market. The Portugal international claimed back in Bruno Fernandes has admitted that he will soon consider his future at Manchester United. The star midfielder is the club’s current captain and the centerpiece...
Sheffield United club captain John Egan is taking a relaxed view on his future as he comes towards the end of his current contract. The central defender has been a hugely important figure at the Blades during two promotion successes under Chris Wilder and Paul Heckingbottom - a key cog in the overloading backline that rocked the Premier League under Wilder in 2019/20 and led to a ninth-placed finish that arguably could have been even higher but for the Covid-19 pandemic. This campaign, however,...