Overview

• Chris Wilder departed by mutual consent following Sheffield United’s playoff final defeat that denied them a return to the Premier League Wilder had led the Blades to a club-record 92-point Championship season before conceding a 95th-minute winner to Sunderland at Wembley
• Ruben Selles was confirmed as Wilder’s successor less than an hour after the exit announcement and has signed a three-year deal
• New owners COH Sports are prioritizing analytics in both player recruitment and on-field tactics to establish a longer-term, sustainable model
• Selles has pledged to implement a proactive, data-informed playing style while preserving the club’s traditional footballing identity