Christopher John Wilder (born 23 September 1967) is an English professional football manager who formerly played as a right-back. He is the manager of EFL Championship club Sheffield United.

Chris Wilder became manager of his boyhood club Sheffield United for a second time in December 2023, following the departure of Paul Heckingbottom. Born in Sheffield, Wilder was a ball boy at Bramall Lane, and his first appearances in the Football League came with the Blades after he joined them in 1986.

Chris Wilder returned as manager of the Blades in early December 2023, signing a deal until the summer of 2025. Sheffield-born, his association with United started from the terraces as a fan before he became a player, making his senior debut in 1986.

Jan 28, 2025 · Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has extended his contract until the end of the 2027-28 season. The 57-year-old is in his second spell in charge of his boyhood club.

10 hours ago · Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder confirmed that Tom Davies will be involved on Wednesday, while Kieffer Moore and Femi Seriki remain a week or two away from returning. Jamie Shackleton is also ...

18 hours ago · Sheffield United’s decision to hand defender Sai Sachdev an extended contract was not based on sentiment, despite manager Chris Wilder admitting that it was the right thing for the club to do.

16 hours ago · Sheffield United’s focus will also be on more pressing matters, namely the visit of play-off chasing Middlesbrough to Bramall Lane on Wednesday. ... Blades manager Chris Wilder confirmed ...

Jan 24, 2025 · Sky Sports exclusive: Sheffield United's Chris Wilder on the club's summer reset and the "simplistic" ingredients that have led to their incredible defensive record; watch the Blades host...

1 day ago · Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has been speaking to BBC Radio Sheffield as they prepare to host Middlesbrough on Wednesday (20:00 GMT). Here are the key lines: On a winning mentality: "I'd ...

Mar 14, 2021 · Chris Wilder leaves Sheffield United 'by mutual consent' after transformative five years during which he led club from League One to top-half finish in Premier League and reconnected...