Sheffield United sack Paul Heckingbottom; Chris Wilder returns as replacement
Paul Hecking bottom has become the first Premier League manager to lose their job this season after being sacked by Sheffield United, with Chris Wilder rejoining the club as his replacement . The 46-year-old has been given his marching orders after the Blades picked up just five points from their opening 14 matches this season, winning only once - a late and controversial 2-1 victory at home to Wolves last month. The final straw came on Saturday, with ten-man Sheffield United falling 5-0 at fellow newly-promoted side Burnley, ending the Clarets' run of seven straight losses at Turf Moor, with Sheffield United confirming the news on Tuesday. A club statement read: "Sheffield United can confirm that football manager Paul Heckingbottom has been relieved of his duties. "Additionally, coaches Stuart McCall and Mark Hudson, have also left the club." Sheffield United CEO Stephen Bettis said: "Firstly, on behalf of the board of directors, I'd like to thank Paul fo...