Wilder braces Sheffield United for rollercoaster Championship season

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Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder expects a volatile Championship campaign as his side prepare to face Bristol City.

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has warned of a 'rollercoaster Championship season' as his side prepare to face Bristol City on Saturday. The Blades currently sit three places below the 12th-placed Robins and trail them by two points.

Wilder attributed the ups and downs to the competitive nature of the Championship. Speaking to BBC Radio Sheffield, he said: 'I think that maybe it's going to be one of those seasons for us and quite a lot of teams, sort of a rollercoaster Championship season where you get your ups and downs and it's how you recover.' He added that he expects Bristol City to experience similar inconsistency, suggesting the phenomenon affects many clubs competing for top-ten finishes.

Sheffield United suffered a 3-2 defeat at Portsmouth on Wednesday with ten men, a result that has left Wilder acknowledging his side have not accumulated as many points as expected. He said: 'If we had won last night we would have jumped up four or five places going into another away game.' The manager stressed the importance of focusing on performances rather than results.

The Blades will be without midfielder Hamza Choudhury at Bristol City following a red card at Portsmouth, whilst full-back Matt Doughty is ruled out for up to three weeks with a knee injury. Striker Ryan One returns to the matchday squad after missing Wednesday's match.

How it is being reported

• Decisions to make as Sheffield United head for Bristol City amid tough schedule and suspensionA fatigue and right-back crisis: What could Chris Wilder do?Sheffield Star · 16 Oct, 19:01
• Sheffield United predicted XI v Bristol City amid right-back crisis, expected changes and wildcard selectionSheffield United head to Bristol City tomorrow looking to bounce back from the cruel late defeat at Portsmouth on Wednesday night, and Chris Wilder has some important selection decisions to make after a frustrating night on the south coast.Sheffield Star · 16 Oct, 18:00
• Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder makes Jordan Ayew admission pre-Bristol CityWilder reveals how close United fans are to seeing more of Jordan AyewSheffield Star · 16 Oct, 15:00
• 'Strap yourself in' says Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder ahead of Bristol City clashChris Wilder has told Blades fans to ‘strap themselves in’ ahead of United’s trip to BristolSheffield Star · 16 Oct, 12:00
• Sheff Utd boss Wilder expecting 'rollercoaster season'Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder says he is expecting a "rollercoaster Championship season".BBC South Yorkshire · 16 Oct, 11:16
• Jamie Shackleton’s Sheffield United nightmare continues as ex-Leeds United man supported amid future uncertaintyJamie Shackleton will miss Sheffield United’s trip to Bristol City as Chris Wilder admits the midfielder has endured a difficult period, with repeated injury setbacks disrupting his Bramall Lane career and his contract due to expire next summer.Sheffield Star · 16 Oct, 10:14
• Sheffield United team news: Update on Ryan One and Matt Doherty as red card causes full-back issueChris Wilder gives injury update ahead of Championship clash against Bristol CitySheffield Star · 16 Oct, 10:06
• Sheffield United preparing formal complaint as Chris Wilder left fuming at key EFL decision v PortsmouthChris Wilder remains angry over Oliver Langford’s appointment for Sheffield United’s defeat at Portsmouth, with the Blades preparing a formal complaint to the EFL and Pro Ref after a series of controversial incidents involving the referee.Sheffield Star · 16 Oct, 09:23
• Sheffield United close in on key contract agreements as Chris Wilder addresses “uncertainty” pointChris Wilder reveals Sheffield United contract plans with two or three deals in focus.Sheffield Star · 16 Oct, 06:00
• Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder raises referee question in passionate post-Portsmouth rantChris Wilder was furious with referee Oliver Langford after Hamza Choudhury was sent off in Sheffield United’s 3-2 defeat to Portsmouth on Wednesday night.Sheffield Star · 15 Oct, 14:00
• 'Not sure' - John Mousinho gives verdict on Hamza Choudhury red card for Sheffield United vs PortsmouthSheffield United had Hamza Choudhury controversially sent off in Wednesday night’s 3-2 defeat to Portsmouth at Fratton Park.Sheffield Star · 15 Oct, 11:00
• Sheffield United's options to solve right-back crisis after Hamza Choudhury blow as Matt Doherty absence explainedSheffield United must find a solution to their right-back crisis ahead of Saturday’s trip to Bristol City, with Hamza Choudhury suspended after being sent off at Portsmouth last nightSheffield Star · 15 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Sheffield United · Chris Wilder · Bristol City · Portsmouth · Hamza Choudhury · Matt Doughty

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