Milton Keynes Dons and Oxford United came together to support the George Baldock Foundation ahead of their #EmiratesFACup third round tie ❤️
Tonight’s match marks the first time the two sides have played since the tragic passing of George Baldock, who played for both teams during his career.
Chris Wilder has returned to Bramall Lane. ⚔️
He has signed a contract until the summer of 2027 to kick-off a third spell as Sheffield United manager. 🤝
𝐑𝐮𝐛é𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐧
Sheffield United have moved swiftly to fill the managerial hot seat at Bramall Lane, appointing a boss with Premier League and Championship experience. Rubén Sellés is the new Blades manager and moves to S2 having signed a three-year deal with the club. Further coaching appointments will follow in due course.
Spaniard Sellés successfully kept Hull City in the Championship last season, despite taking over with the club bottom of the league, with an impressive win against United key to their survival.
Prior to his arrival on Humberside, he led Reading impressively despite a lengthy period of off the field turmoil, leaving the Royals in sixth place in League One. His coaching CV is extensive, and includes working in the Premier League with Southampton, whilst he also boasts a background across several areas of the game.
On his arrival, our new boss said: “When we first heard about the possibility of coming here, it was a no brainer for us to join a club with this kind of history and with a mission to move forward and try to be even more competitive.“This is a very powerful and ambitious project. It was very important at the start of the conversations that everyone is on the same page.
“We need to embrace data and new technologies, but the most important thing is not to forget the football essence. I think we are capable of delivering a good model and optimise our performance by using all the tools that we have. “Our identity is always very clear. We want to be aggressive, we want to make things happen. So, the fans can expect a team which is not going to wait or be reactive, we will be proactive, we are going to go and try and be as competitive as we can in every single game. If we can do that then we’ll give ourselves a very good chance of winning games.”
Born in Marxalenes, a neighbourhood in Valencia, Sellés played for local side Parreta CF before a short stint with Burjassot. At the age of just 16, he was already coaching youth sides locally.
In 2002, Sellés entered the University of Valencia and enjoyed a promotion as coach of the organisation’s football team.
Academically, Sellés has a Master’s degree in Sports & Physiology and furthered his CV when graduating from UEFA’s Pro Licence programme when he was just 25.
Sellés has enjoyed a wide range of coaching experiences during stints in Greece, Russia, Azerbaijan, Norway – where he combined his coaching role as head of analysis – Denmark and Spain prior to coaching and managing in the Premier League with Southampton followed by stints with Reading and most recently Hull.
There will be a full interview with Rubén available shortly with further communication from our owners COH Sports.
𝐀 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫
It is with great regret that my time at Sheffield United has come to an end.
I’d like to thank Stephen Bettis and Prince Abdullah for bringing me back to the club and giving me the opportunity to rebuild the team and take this great club forward.
I’d also like to thank all the staff at the club, everyone behind the scenes that you don’t often see, and, of course, the players who put in a monumental effort last season, it has been a pleasure working with you, your desire and commitment was unquestionable and I have no doubt you will have great success in the future.
To the fans, I’m obviously disappointed to be leaving, particularly because we were so close to getting back to the Premier League. I’m a Sheffielder through and through, I love this club and this city and that feeling will never change. I depart with some cherished memories and feel proud to be talked about in the same manner that special Sheffield United managers are remembered – leading this team over 300 times will remain an incredible part of my life. This is a heartfelt thank you for all your support.
Lastly, I’d like to wish Steven Rosen, Helmy Eltouky and the board all the very best moving forward.
Up The Blades!
Sheffield United Football Club is shocked and extremely saddened to learn of the passing of former player, George Baldock.
The defender left the club in the summer after seven years at Bramall Lane and was extremely popular with supporters, staff and team-mates who pulled on a red and white shirt alongside him.
The sincere condolences of everyone associated with Sheffield United are extended to George’s family and friends.
Archer is a Blade. ✍️
The striker has signed a four-year deal after the Blades negotiated a considerable, undisclosed transfer fee with Aston Villa.
#SUFC 🔴