dylanisabaddog 4,921 Posted March 12, 2021 Surprise news. It'll be interesting to see who they appoint next. Apparently there have been major disagreements between Wilder and the owner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,657 Posted March 12, 2021 Well he and his overlapping centre backs were considered genius a year ago, so something must have gone wrong behind the scenes! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted March 12, 2021 He can say they weren't relegated on his watch. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
City fan 78 Posted March 12, 2021 Couldn't happen to a nicer bloke 😂😂😂 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,219 Posted March 12, 2021 Timing is a bit odd, they have little chance of beating the drop, you'd think they'd wait and bring someone in fresh at the end of the season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,606 Posted March 12, 2021 Sounds like the owner wanted someone else in charge of transfers and he wouldn't accept it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,921 Posted March 12, 2021 Over a 50 year period I have slowly but surely come to dislike everything about Sheffield United intensely. Just felt like getting that off my chest 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,343 Posted March 12, 2021 Surprised he wasn't shown the door months ago. Unusual for anyone to survive this long with the season they've had Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,820 Posted March 12, 2021 Seems a curious decision, as I would've thought he'd be a great candidate to get them back up. Maybe the theory about him wanting complete control over transfers is true, or possibly he might have walked? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,717 Posted March 12, 2021 Bit odd given he took them from the 3rd tier to the prem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,534 Posted March 12, 2021 We could probably get the inside story if only those sheffield Utd fans hadn't turned their back on our forum. All very sad..... 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,343 Posted March 12, 2021 Someone's just told me that he thinks he's gone because the Blades want to adopt a DOF approach and he was less than keen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbycanary3 994 Posted March 12, 2021 Ok, I'll say it Thank fook, we are NOT Sheff Utd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted March 12, 2021 Good job we didn't sack our coach when we were bottom. Of course he can walk away with a probable pay out. I wonder how many people can walk away from their jobs at the moment. No sympathy for anyone in football who is rewarded for failure. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,558 Posted March 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, ......and Smith must score. said: Someone's just told me that he thinks he's gone because the Blades want to adopt a DOF approach and he was less than keen. That may or may not be true in this case but it is likely clubs have looked at the way having a DoF and a head coach has worked for us and now think it is the way to go for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenerationA47 752 Posted March 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, ......and Smith must score. said: Someone's just told me that he thinks he's gone because the Blades want to adopt a DOF approach and he was less than keen. Someone’s just told me that this is Kitty’s favourite school bag, and she’s going to be wrapped up snug as a bug in a rug. That was my small child in this instance... but, well, it only goes to show. Some people will say anything. Seriously though, that is a plausible theory and seems to be a perennial story, as more clubs move in that direction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,413 Posted March 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: Good job we didn't sack our coach when we were bottom. Of course he can walk away with a probable pay out. I wonder how many people can walk away from their jobs at the moment. No sympathy for anyone in football who is rewarded for failure. I think looking at the bigger picture, its not a failure - League 1 to Premier is a massive success. Admittedly this season is a down in comparison. Depending on what you read, hes been sacked or walked. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,921 Posted March 12, 2021 1 minute ago, PurpleCanary said: That may or may not be true in this case but it is likely clubs have looked at the way having a DoF and a head coach has worked for us and now think it is the way to go for them. That can of course be a huge mistake if you get the wrong one. I think you need to pick the Director first then let him pick the coach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted March 12, 2021 Brewster looked like a desperation signing to me. He might do alright for them next season but never looked like the answer for this season. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenerationA47 752 Posted March 12, 2021 1 minute ago, dylanisabaddog said: That can of course be a huge mistake if you get the wrong one. I think you need to pick the Director first then let him pick the coach. We may be ‘wise after the event’ at Norwich... but that still makes us wise 😁 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,671 Posted March 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, GJP said: Brewster looked like a desperation signing to me. He might do alright for them next season but never looked like the answer for this season. Yes he could be good in the Championship but they certainly didnt pay a Championship fee for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,746 Posted March 12, 2021 I wonder if a certain Jock with Champions League winner on his CV will apply ? 😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,940 Posted March 12, 2021 Pity. Sure, this season wasn't going well for them, but no matter what colours you wear, it's a shame when a club legend goes like that. He should still have a lot of credit for what he did there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,657 Posted March 12, 2021 28 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: Good job we didn't sack our coach when we were bottom. Indeed, though there were plenty who would have binned DF at various points. I’m sure they are probably happy enough right now and will be until the next iffy run of form. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birchfest 397 Posted March 12, 2021 I think some Sheff fans would look at us and our poor form after the restart and point to sticking with the manager, but for me the big difference is the huge amount of money spent to actually go backwards in terms of performance. It’s lazy to suggest they were in the same situation and a bit of an insult to how we went about things and why we have stuck with Daniel! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 936 Posted March 12, 2021 26 minutes ago, TIL 1010 said: I wonder if a certain Jock with Champions League winner on his CV will apply ? 😂 Or another Jock in Glasgow who recently lost his job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted March 12, 2021 8 minutes ago, Making Plans said: Or another Jock in Glasgow who recently lost his job What the Irish Jock? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted March 12, 2021 51 minutes ago, Greavsy said: I think looking at the bigger picture, its not a failure - League 1 to Premier is a massive success. Admittedly this season is a down in comparison. Depending on what you read, hes been sacked or walked. In any other business, what you achieved before wouldn't matter if it was an apparent failure now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted March 12, 2021 1 hour ago, king canary said: Sounds like the owner wanted someone else in charge of transfers and he wouldn't accept it. That would probably be wise, theyve spent an estimated £120m since returning to the prem. I always thought spending that sort of cash guaranteed you premier league survival 🙈. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ward 3 372 Posted March 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Branston Pickle said: Well he and his overlapping centre backs were considered genius a year ago, so something must have gone wrong behind the scenes! Overlapping Centre backs. That done my brain in. Good riddance to the little gnome. Never like him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites