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Sheffield United sack Ruben Selles and turn back to Chris Wilder – reports

Sheffield United have sacked manager Ruben Selles after just five games of the new Championship season, according to reports.
Ruben Selles dejected at the final whistle

have sacked manager Ruben Selles after just five games of the new season, according to reports.

And former boss is reportedly set to replace Selles in the Bramall Lane dugout.

The Blades were thrashed 5-0 at on Friday night to leave them rooted to the bottom of the table without a point.

The 42-year-old Selles replaced on June 18 and signed a three-year deal at Bramall Lane.

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Ipswich Town's Jack Clarke celebrates scoring their side's fifth
Sheffield United were thrashed by Ipswich on Friday
(John Walton/PA)

Nosedived

Wilder left the club after leading them to the Championship play-off final, where they came within minutes of booking an immediate return to the Premier League.

However, results under Selles have nosedived, with his side scoring just one league goal so far this term and also crashing out of the to .

Sheffield United were not immediately available for comment, according to the PA News Agency.

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