Ruben Selles Sacked by Sheffield United after six defeats in six games, with Chris Wilder tipped to return to Bramall Lane

The Blades confirmed on Sunday that the Spaniard had been relieved of his duties after Friday’s crushing 5-0 loss to Ipswich left the club bottom of the table without a single point.

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Sheffield United also exited the League Cup at the hands of Birmingham, piling further pressure on the 42-year-old, who only succeeded Chris Wilder in June on a three-year contract.

In a statement, the board said the decision followed a review of recent performances and fan sentiment: “After a disappointing start to the EFL Championship campaign, Ruben Selles has been relieved of his duties as manager.

The timing of the change has been made to give the club the best possible opportunity to improve the current league position.”

Reports suggest Wilder, who guided the Blades to last season’s Championship play-off final, is set to return to Bramall Lane in a dramatic comeback.

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The club’s supporters, frustrated by the team’s lack of progress, are now hoping the managerial change can halt a decline that has seen United suffer one of their worst starts in recent memory.