Paul Heckingbottom is set to be sacked as Sheffield United manager throughout the subsequent 24 hours.
The Blades, who misplaced 5-0 at Burnley on Saturday, are backside of the Premier League with 5 factors after dropping 11 of their opening 14 video games.
Appointed everlasting manager in November 2021, Heckingbottom guided United to the highest flight with a second-place Championship end final season.
Former manager Chris Wilder is among the many main contenders to take over.
Following the defeat at Burnley, Heckingbottom criticised the membership for making “monetary fairly than soccer choices” by selling key players in the summer.
The 46-year-old mentioned United had been “let down” by the gamers at Burnley, who had by no means gained a Premier League sport by 5 targets. Victory lifted them off the underside of the desk at United’s expense.
United are 4 factors from security, have gained solely as soon as this season and have a purpose distinction of minus 28.
They host second-placed Liverpool at Bramall Lane on Wednesday.
More to observe.
