Sheffield United manager Nigel Adkins has been sacked. The Blades hope to appoint a new manager before the weekend. please log in to view this image
It seems this isn't official yet, but was announced by the BBC in Sheffield and it looks like it's little more than a formality.
Though he hasn't officially been sacked yet, there's a lot of media outlets reporting that he'll be replaced by Chris Wilder in the next 48 hours.
Statement from Sheffield United FC please log in to view this image 10:00 12th May 2016 Sheffield United and team manager Nigel Adkins have parted company, it was announced today (12th May). Mr Adkins took over in June 2015 on a three year contract but has been relieved of his duties after one season. The following is a statement from the Club: "A decision has been made by the board of Sheffield United for Nigel to depart immediately. Nigel is a gentleman and, as proved by his record, a very good manager, but the overriding aim is promotion from League One and the Club feels that this is the correct time to make a change. "We will now begin the process of bringing in a new manager. We hope to make an appointment very shortly, with promotion from this division once again the priority. This is a decision made jointly between the co-owners and is the result of discussions between board members and colleagues. "We sincerely wish Nigel and his backroom staff, Andy Crosby and Dean Wilkins all the best for the future." Mr Adkins commented: "I am proud and honoured to have been the manager of Sheffield United but saddened to leave after just one season. I am naturally very disappointed not to be able to continue the good work going on behind the scenes, which I am confident will be of benefit to the Club going forward. I wish the Club and the supporters the best of luck for the future." http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/sheffield-united-nigel-adkins-3109392.aspx#QWHqIEBYqVh2Yuzi.99
Chris Wilder now in advanced talks and could be confirmed later today. Squirrels in Sheffield be like... please log in to view this image
I rate Adkins, he did a great job at Scunny and started the Soton revolution too. Lost his way a bit in his last couple of jobs but comes across well in interviews etc.
