Chris Wilder fined £11,500 by FA for criticizing match officials

The Sheffield United manager's comments followed a controversial defeat by Crystal Palace, sparking debate over referee integrity.

Chris Wilder has been fined £11,500 by the Football Association for remarks made about a sandwich-eating assistant referee and the overall officiating during Sheffield United's defeat by Crystal Palace.
Wilder's criticism came after a 3-2 loss, where he expressed frustration over perceived biased decisions against his team.
The fine was issued following Wilder's charge of improper conduct, which the FA stated implied bias and attacked the integrity of referees, bringing the game into disrepute.
Wilder accepted the charge, and an independent Regulatory Commission imposed the fine after a hearing.
Sheffield United currently sit at the bottom of the league standings, with 13 points from 25 games.