Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder insists he holds no grudge against Steve Bruce as he prepares to face the manager who released him during his time in charge at Bramall Lane. Wilder was part of the Blades squad Bruce inherited when the former Manchester United captain took his first steps into management in 1998. The two men are now friends and ahead of the Blades’ Premier League home game against Bruce’s Newcastle side on Tuesday evening, Wilder spoke of his respect for his former boss. “I think I’d have moved myself on if I was him as well, as I wasn’t doing enough,” joked Wilder. “Newcastle have some exciting players and attacking players, and quality right the way through, and Steve has got them at it and playing well.

Source: Express January 11, 2021 22:30 UTC