Confusion continues to surround the future of Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder, who is widely expected to leave his role at Bramall Lane.
The PA news agency understands an announcement to confirm the 53-year-old had been relieved of his duties was planned for Friday afternoon. However, there has been no public comment from the club as yet.
The Blades cancelled their Friday morning press conference with a player amid reports Wilder was set to be sacked, with the boss scheduled to face journalists via Zoom in the afternoon.
But Wilder's team have endured a miserable run this season, suffering the ignominy of making the worst ever start to a top-flight season in the history of English football.
The Blades have lost 22 of their 28 Premier League matches and are bottom of the table with only 14 points – 12 points from safety with 10 matches remaining.
However, they have reached the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, where they travel to Chelsea next weekend.
