Chris Wilder : What an Appointment for Middlesbrough

It's fair to say many people would say Chris Wilder deserved to return to management as a Premier League manager such is the respect he gained after the job he did at Sheffield United, so Middlesbrough have pulled off a coup getting Wilder to come to the club
My thoughts, including
- A straight talker who should appeal to Boro fans
- A progressive coach as well as a great manager
- Gratitude for Warnock but a change was needed
- No guarantees of success and bringing belief back to the Riverside

[@sheffsteel7]

Wilder has a magical touch like Brian Clough. You’ll be laughing in amazement when previously average players at Boro quickly look like very efficient players looking good within a well oiled team unit. Wilders teams play good attacking football but it’s formulaic where every player knows their exact role instead of relying on individual brilliance. The Northampton fans warned us when he joined SU, they said he was a miracle worker and took them from bottom of league 2 to being run away champions playing great football in 2 seasons. Then he joins SU and takes a team that finished mid table in league 1 to being 6th in the PL challenging for Europe in 3 seasons, with many of the same league 1 players. It’s truely incredible and also his pre and post match interviews are worth a listen, he galvanises the fans, doesn’t stand for any nonsense from his players. He’s a winner and Boro are very lucky. You’ll see…..

[@Futbol-ze5vx]

Think you've nailed it, looking forward to seeing this come to reality for the Boro!

[@strumminsimon]

He literally did none of this.

[@philsooty61]

Don't give him money! He bought some right wasters for a lot of money like Mcburnie and Brewster

[@bettyholmes1155]

Lucky Middlesbrough can you see how backwards Sheffield United have gone since he left but you must back him with bugs bunny and you will be in premier league next year knill his right hand man is a tactical genius blades management decided to let him go to our detriment now

[@alanpashley3227]

Boro you could be in for one hell of a journey you have got yourselfs one great manager ⚔️⚔️⚔️

[@zakbuckley9622]

Up the fkn boro CHRISSY WILDERS RED & WHITE ARMY

[@strumminsimon]

This aged well. Turns out he's just a one trick pony with no man management skills.

[@Jackflip1996]

Wilder and Gibson leading boro back into Europe in 5 years

[@shaunsmith3336]

Best manager we’ve ever had,n Iv been going to watch Sheffield United since 76. Wish we still had him. Enjoy your trip to the premier league. Up the blades 💪🏼

[@Futbol-ze5vx]

It was almost a fairytale really wasn’t it? Getting you up from League One to the Prem was out of this world on that budget, that first season was the stuff of dreams….if any manager had done that you’d build a statue…but then when it’s someone who supports the club and is one of your own. The stars aligned! I so wanted Tony Mowbray to be that for us a few years back!

[@shaunsmith3336]

Pre covid we were 5th!! (Can’t believe I’m saying that now) I like warnock,but Chris (and knilly) are a different league. My sons gf and family are boro fans,I see a trip looming 😁.

[@shaunsmith3336]

Ps,not many people know this,but when Chris took over,we were on a transfer embargo (we only found out months later) not did he get us promoted,he reduced the wage bill by a third...

[@Futbol-ze5vx]

@@shaunsmith3336 Wow…I’m almost not surprised but hell fire that’s some achievement

[@truthwarrior2431]

UTB I’m jealous but pleased for you at the same time

[@Jackflip1996]

Boro for 2nd next year

[@johnkirton2534]

Exactly what I thought! You're headed for the Premiership with him at the helm.

[@Futbol-ze5vx]

Thanks John - hope you’re right pal but whatever happens, we’re happy to have him!

[@yippyialeftside8351]

you seem very clued up great understanding , who are you ?

[@Futbol-ze5vx]

Just a Boro fan a long way from home - I’ve played and coached but yeah, just a fan commenting really

[@yippyialeftside8351]

@@Futbol-ze5vx oh ok great stuff impressed

[@Futbol-ze5vx]

@@yippyialeftside8351 thanks pal👍

[@yippyialeftside8351]

but i ask my self why sheffield united had dramatic fall from grace with wilder in 1 season maybe ?

[@Futbol-ze5vx]

A couple of bad decisions recruitment wise, a run of bad results and thats probably enough for a side on such limited resources in the strongest league in the world to drop off - fine margins but massive consequences. Probably more to it but that’s how I saw it

[@Jackflip1996]

He also had a falling out with the owner

[@shaunsmith3336]

That’s a long story...

[@yippyialeftside8351]

@@Futbol-ze5vx sure yes football at highest level is so ruthless and cruel anything is possible unless season campaigners that been in the league some seasons and know the beast ,or with plenty of dough, such a fine line

[@bettyholmes1155]

Don’t dispair Richard you are in safe hands best manager ever at Sheffield and I’ve supported them for 70 yrs exciting footy unlike now which is boring playing backwards the team with most possession don’t always win

[@MsBurndog]

Great video mate, really excited myself

[@Futbol-ze5vx]

Thanks Jack #UTB

[@fragproshooterdarkdestroye601]

Great vlog mate wilder is exactly what we need I've said this since he was in league 1 with shef United and even more so in the championship and prem" then overlapping defenders with basham etc was a joy to watch" he might need a bit of time to get it right bit for me of he could get us up in the next 1-3 years if be buzzing

[@Futbol-ze5vx]

Thanks pal, and yeah I agree that the Blades were great to watch under him....didn't play just percentages football but took the time and the risks to innovate. Takes time I agree and I'd gladly take another season at this level if it meant he built the foundations for a few years where we could mix it with the PL clubs