Saturday could not have gone any worse for Ruben Selles’ competitive debut as Sheffield United manager. A 4-1 defeat at Bramall Lane, against a team in Bristol City that were smashed 6-0 aggregate in the Championship play-offs back in May.
Ruben Selles suffered a nightmare competitive debut as Sheffield United manager as his side slumped to an embarrassing 4-1 home defeat against Bristol City at Bramall Lane on Saturday.
Sheffield United suffered an embarrassing 4-1 home defeat against Bristol City in Ruben Selles’ first competitive game as Blades boss. Scott Twine opened the scoring for the visitors from an excellent free-kick into the top left corner.
Sheffield United and Bristol City, who met in last season’s play-off semi-finals, lock horns at Bramall Lane in what promises to be a fascinating Championship opener.
The 2025/26 EFL Championship season kicks off in style this weekend as Sheffield United welcome Bristol City to Bramall Lane, a rematch of one of last season’s play-off semi-final ties.
Anel Ahmedhodzic’s seemingly quick departure from Bramall Lane to Feyenoord has left the Blades in need of a replacement. An early name that has emerged from Sky Sports is Ben Godfrey.
As the 2025/26 Championship season edges closer, Sheffield United will be aiming for a return to the Premier League at the second time of asking, after losing in the Championship play-off final last term.
Feyenoord have reportedly pursued Sheffield United defender Anel Ahmedhodzic for months, but only decided to accelerate their interest after pulling out of a deal for Middlesbrough’s Rav van den Berg at the last minute, per Telegraaf.
Sheffield United have confirmed the signing of Braga midfielder Djibril Soumare on a season-long loan, with an obligation to buy should the club secure promotion back to the Premier League in the upcoming season.
Sheffield United signed off their pre-season campaign on a high note with a 3-2 victory over Premier League side Fulham in a behind-closed-doors game on Saturday.