Championship

‘MY TOUGHEST CHALLENGE YET BUT I WILL BATTLE ON!’

by
The LeaguePaper Team
13 September 2026

By Chris Dunlavy

SHEFFIELD UNITED v WOLVES
Today, Kick-off: 12pm

EXPERIENCE: Chris Wilder has seen it all in his two decades as a manager
PICTURE: Alamy

CHRIS Wilder has seen enough clubs in crisis and off-field meltdowns to last most managers a lifetime.
Two decades ago, the Sheffield United boss was in the dugout when Halifax Town collapsed into liquidation – leaving all players and staff unemployed overnight.
In 2016, he miraculously steered Northampton to the League Two title despite players going without pay for two months. Bucket collections were even conducted...

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