The Sheffield United manager is among the bookies favourites to succeed Alan Pardew at West Bromwich Albion.
Chris Wilder’s response to being linked with the West Bromwich Albion vacancy will delight everyone associated with Sheffield United.
The Blades boss is among the bookies favourites to succeed Alan Pardew at The Hawthorns, where Championship football beckons next season.
But Wilder, who has led United to the League One title and the brink of the second tier play-offs, appears desperate to finish the job he started at Bramall Lane.
When informed of his presence at the top of the West Brom betting, after Sheffield United’s 1-1 draw with Cardiff City on Monday, the 50-year-old told BBC Radio Sheffield. “You’re kidding me? Not tonight mate, not the way I feel about that (the game).
“This is my football club, as everybody knows. I just want to keep getting results here, keep doing well and keep improving us here.”
West Brom have placed academy coach Darren Moore in temporary charge until the end of the season, when a permanent appointment is expected.
As well as Wilder, Mick McCarthy, Michael Appleton, Derek McInnes, Craig Shakespeare, Graham Potter and Nigel Pearson are all in contention for the Baggies post, according to the bookies.
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