Sheffield United have had so many resets this season it's starting to get monotonous. But this one, during the second international break, is the big 'un. Blades boss Chris Wilder is a man with ambition who has driven the club forward during his previous two spells in the hot-seat. His third reincarnation hasn't gone to plan. A first win of the season, but three defeats. Two of those at home. The manager and his assistant Alan Knill have sounded genuinely shocked by what they've found since succeeding Spaniard Ruben Selles whose short time at Bramall Lane proved disastrous. After the latest defeat, at Hull City, Wilder and his staff have been hard at work on the training ground after declining the club's offer of a warm weather break. The manager knows his players are running out of time to resurrect the season after a dismal eight defeats in nine Championship starts. Only three goals scored and 16 against. It's now or never if the Blades have any hope of challenging for a play-off place.

Summary:

• The current international break has unexpectedly become a moment of respite for Sheffield United supporters.
• The management and squad of Sheffield United urgently require a reset to address their ongoing challenges.
• Chris Wilder's return to the club has not yielded the anticipated results thus far.
• The next batch of fixtures will be critical in determining Sheffield United's direction this season.
• Only by reinstating fundamental football principles can Sheffield United hope to rebuild and restore confidence.

Links referenced in this episode:

• viewfromthejohnstreet.com