Paul Heckingbottom could lose his job as Sheffield United manager if they lose at Arsenal on Saturday, with Chris Wilder likely to take over in the event they extend their miserable run at the Emirates Stadium.
Mail Sport revealed last month that Wilder had been sounded out over a shock return to Bramall Lane and since then Heckingbottom’s side have lost a further five straight games, including 8-0 at home to Newcastle United.
Despite an appetite to reward Heckingbottom with time following their promotion to the Premier League, sources have strongly indicated that this weekend could be the 46-year-old’s final fixture in charge if it results in a ninth defeat in 10.
Wilder is understood to be the lead name on a shortlist of three, having patched up the fractious relationship he shares with the owner, Prince Abdullah.
The 56-year-old, who made more than 100 appearances for United in two spells as a player, achieved great managerial success at the club between 2016 and 2021, a period in which he led United out of League One before securing promotion to the Premier League in 2019.
He has been out of work since leaving Watford at the conclusion of his short-term contract in the summer.
More to follow.
Jalobel
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Tell us he has been sacked already because Arsenal is winning the match
perebi
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Rooney be like wait they will soon sack me here so that i will come and take over
bawbdeklno
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This is wickedness what a task to keep a job 🤔 but not against arsenal nor in the emirates at least consider him with a home game not an away game even Chelsea fc don’t sack managers wen they lose away 😹😹😹
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bawbdeklno
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Dis is my Best pick of the dayyyy
ClemJay
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e don be for the coach like this
hetaelmuz
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Arteta may sell the match tomorrow
Vaecimprst
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The bottom man is doing his bottom things for Shefffield united as usual 🤣
Vaecimprst
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They don't want Heckinbottom to land them in the bottom of the table...
But they are already at the buttom
GunnArs
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sorry Paul Heckingbottom 🤷♂️ but we surely win tomorrow 💪 all the best at your new job
Firedragon147
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He's already looking for a new job
Daeabcdsuy
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hmb
wizzybbigstepper
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This is wickedness what a task to keep a job 🤔 but not against arsenal nor in the emirates at least consider him with a home game not an away game even Chelsea fc don’t sack managers wen they lose away 😹😹😹
Ayjazz1997
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Arsenal may saves his job I trust Arteta🤣🤣 Best saviour
jndaka
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the guy should resign be4 then, or arsenal should save his job by loosing no
peaceofmind
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He is gone already 😎
fosadeosuz
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he is gone already.
Jeremykyan1
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I mean , I'm not sure why Sheffield United thought it would be a good idea to sign a manager with "bottom" in the name.
AndroG
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should hire a young manager
Javimor
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He better start packing
Mikky101
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He's going to be sacked. he can't escape that now, sorry!
Seabimou
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Bidexbam12
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Better get him sacked now
NnandoGroups2021
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leave Arsenal sign a new Manger take a job linked paul Heckington Replace Mikel Arteta
What are you saying?
Cesc154
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Before going for the game just park your things and get ready man because you are coming to collect your sack letter
Strongdadi1123
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He’s definitely going to be sacked because there’s no way they are going to survive Arsenal
Jeocekory
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there's bottom in their manager name no wonder if they are in the bottom of the league
daucklprt
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just tell him that you are sacked other than giving him a mission impossible to complete
AkoKat
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Hec king of bottom is taking Sheffield United to their place in the bottom
Liybeirs
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Then the sack letter should be signed and sealed because they are getting walloped at Arsenal
Not so sure
Tusalmnrsz
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Guaranteed sack 🙄
rombdiopuz
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It will be unfair for him to get sacked if his team loses against Arsenal because I don't expect them to win that game. I may be wrong though.
Dotcdkmnuy
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The surname tells the full story!
Zesabclstu
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leave Arsenal sign a new Manger take a job linked paul Heckington Replace Mikel Arteta
RayNation
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Tell them that we’re coming 🎙🎙
Ifeoluwa2021
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You guys should just sack him now and announce it on Saturday while facing arsenal
Rezeikmnst
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I guess he have been sack already
cekdilsz
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just sleep
Patfem
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They don't want Heckinbottom to land them in the bottom of the table...
jasilruyz
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Then sack him already
sawalorsuz
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Then the sack letter should be signed and sealed because they are getting walloped at Arsenal
SinawoQhaj
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Then he can start packing now because the loss is inevitable
kingAuthority
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So you mean the have already sack him😂
Elijah007
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Paul Heckingbottom HAS BEEN SACKED AT THE PITCH AFTER THE MATCH WITH ARSENAL. SORRY JUST PRACTICING BEFORE THE WEEKEND [Crylaugh]
micmay0822
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In that case he should put his house in order and pack his bags get his ticket and get ready to fly after halftime whistle