Paul Heckingbottom sacked as Sheffield United manager
The Blades have announced the news in a statement
Sheffield United have sacked manager Paul Heckingbottom.
It makes him the first Premier League manager to lose his job this season.
The side are bottom of the table following Saturday's 5-0 thrashing at Burnley - having taken just five points from their opening 14 games.
Sheffield United said in a statement:
"Sheffield United can confirm that football manager Paul Heckingbottom has been relieved of his duties.
"Additionally, coaches Stuart McCall and Mark Hudson, have also left the club."
United's chief executive officer, Stephen Bettis commented:
"Firstly, on behalf of the board of directors, I'd like to thank Paul for all of his efforts at Sheffield United, firstly as U23s manager before stepping up to take control of first-team duties.
"His professionalism and dedication have been a credit to the club and I'm sure all Unitedites enjoyed the promotion-winning campaign.
"However, after slipping to the bottom of the table and a number of disappointing results and performances, it is felt that a change is needed to give the club a boost and every possible chance of remaining in the Premier League beyond this season."
The club say it's their hope to have a new manager in place before Wednesday evening's fixture against Liverpool.