Sheffield United sack Ruben Selles as head coach after just three months in charge.
Selles, 42, took over for Chris Wilder at Bramall Lane on June 18.
The Blades reached the Sky Bet Championship play-off final in May but are presently bottom of the table following five consecutive defeats; Wilder is set to be reappointed as Blades manager.
According to Sky Sports News, Chris Wilder is poised to be reappointed as Sheffield United manager after only three months since Ruben Selles’ dismissal.
On June 18, the 42-year-old replaced Chris Wilder and agreed to a three-year contract at Bramall Lane. An announcement announcing Wilder’s return for a third tenure as manager of the club is likely within the next 24 hours.
Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Ipswich Town and Sheffield United
They were also knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Birmingham in the first round.
Sheffield United reached last season’s Championship play-off final, where they were beaten 2-1 by Sunderland. Under Wilder, the Blades also picked up 90 points last season, missing out on automatic promotion with Burnley and Leeds finishing 10 points ahead.
Under three weeks after the play-off final defeat, American owners COH Sports decided to part company with Wilder.
The hometown hero was in his second season as Blades manager, having guided the club from League One to the Premier League in his first. Meanwhile, Hull City fired Selles at the end of last season after the club narrowly averted relegation from the Championship on goal difference.
Speaking after the defeat to Ipswich, Selles stated that he was not concerned about his future at Bramall Lane.
“That comes with reality,” Selles remarked when questioned about speculation surrounding his future on Friday. “For us, I believe there is only one way: to work hard until the last second at the club and to offer our all.
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