Overview
- Ruben Selles was dismissed after six defeats across competitions, including a 5-0 loss at Ipswich, becoming the first EFL manager sacked this season.
- Chris Wilder returns for a third spell on a contract running to 2027 with the team bottom of the Championship and pointless after five league games.
- The club’s board said the change aims to stabilise performances and revive a promotion push, with owners accepting responsibility for the poor start.
- Wilder’s first game back is at Bramall Lane on Saturday against Charlton Athletic, with a focus on restoring defensive structure and clarity.
- The swift U-turn follows a summer shift toward AI‑influenced recruitment that delivered limited impact and raised questions over the club’s strategy and structure.