Slavisa Jokanovic has been appointed as Chris Wilder's permanent successor at Sheffield United, signing a three-year deal to become the Blades' new boss. Wilder left Bramall Lane in March after five years in charge, having taken the Blades from League One to ninth place in the Premier League, but ultimately could not keep them in the top flight this season. "Let's work together to get Sheffield United back to where the club belongs." Jokanovic led Watford to the Premier League in 2015 as Championship runners-up to Bournemouth, before then steering Fulham to promotion via the play-offs in 2018. That could mean that Wilder - a lifelong Blades fan - ends up in charge of one of Sheffield United's fiercest competitors for automatic promotion back to the Premier League next season.

Source: Sky sports May 27, 2021 12:11 UTC