Chris Wilder named new Middlesbrough manager

He had been out of work since leaving Sheffield United in March.

Author: Jaimielee RendallPublished 7th Nov 2021

Chris Wilder has been appointed as the new manager of Middlesbrough, the Sky Bet Championship club have announced.

The former Sheffield United boss succeeds Neil Warnock, who left Boro after Saturday's draw with West Brom.

Wilder, 54, will be joined by his long-time assistant Alan Knill.

He had been out of work since leaving the Blades in March.

He had guided the South Yorkshire outfit from the third tier to the top flight but they struggled last season and were bottom of the Premier League when he made way.

He takes over a Boro side 14th in the table.

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