BBC · Dec 4, 2023

Paul Heckingbottom: Sheffield United set to sack manager

Heckingbottom has also managed Barnsley, Leeds United and HibernianPaul Heckingbottom is set to be sacked as Sheffield United manager within the next 24 hours.

The Blades, who lost 5-0 at Burnley on Saturday, are bottom of the Premier League with five points after losing 11 of their opening 14 matches.

Appointed permanent manager in November 2021, Heckingbottom guided United to the top flight with a second-place Championship finish last season.

Former manager Chris Wilder is among the leading contenders to take over.

More to follow.

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