CHRIS WILDER has been axed by Sheffield United after a series of bust-ups with owner Prince Abdullah.
The rock-bottom Blades are 12 points off safety and set for a return to the Championship after a disastrous season.
Chris Wilder is set to leave Sheffield United today after five years in chargeCredit: AFP
There has been trouble behind the scenes for some time as Wilder clashed with the Saudi owner over the club’s transfer policy.
The boyhood Blades fan has been upset at the backing in the last two transfer windows.
He has hinted in recent weeks that he will not be manager next year.
And now he will leave later today, with coach Paul Heckingbottom set to take over for Sunday’s clash at Leicester.
After surprising everyone to finish ninth last year in their debut Premier League season, Wilder was left angry when they failed to land top targets Jesse Lingard, Ollie Watkins and Matty Cash in the summer.
And there have been disagreements with Prince Abdullah in recent weeks over the future direction of the club.
Wilder is believed to have been unwilling to work with a director of football next season and has left after having the control of recruitment taken out of his hands.
The Blades have had a shocking second season in the Premier League.
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Wilder led the Blades from League One to the Premier LeagueCredit: PA:Press Association
Wilder and owner Price Abdullah have had disagreementsCredit: PA:Press Association
They have just won just four of their 28 games.
Wilder joined from Northampton in 2016 with the Blades in League One.
Winning promotion from the third-tier at the first time of asking, United then consolidated themselves in the Championship before reaching the Premier League after finishing second in 2018/19.
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