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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Ex-Premier League boss already fearing for his future just THREE games into new season after shocking start
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RUBEN SELLES confessed Sheffield United fans may already feel it's time he 'f***ed off' after just three games. After starting his reign with three successive defeats, the Spaniard is already the most under-pressure manager in the Championship. 2 Sheffield United have lost three from three so far Credit: PA 2 Swansea star Ronald pulls the Cristiano Ronaldo 'Siu' celebration after giving his side the lead yesterday Credit: PA Selles watched his team fail to muster a single shot on target as Ronald scored the winner for Swansea. It means after a 4-1 thrashing by Bristol City and exit from the Carabao Cup at the hands of Birmingham, the Blades boss is facing an early-season crisis. Selles, 42, said: 'We know how it works and I can ask the fans to be calm. But they are going to tell me, probably, to 'f*** off'. 'But we are going to be honest, we are going to work hard, we are going to persist in what we do, and we are going to give it 100 per cent. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL INTO TOP GEA Man Utd exploring sensational Old Trafford return for David de Gea 'And at some point the situation will turn and we'll start to win matches.' In fairness, Selles has hardly had time to add tapas to the training game menu but on the field it looks like he is blending all the wrong flavours. His team lacked any kind of goal threat. No such problems for the Swans as Ronald struck from the edge of the box in the 66th minute, before pulling off Cristiano Ronaldo's trademark 'Siu' celebration. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Swansea gaffer Alan Sheehan said: 'I'm really pleased. 'The only critical thing we can say, again, is not being more clinical and putting the game to bed.'
Rhyl Journal
2 days ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Ruben Selles admits Sheffield United fans may already be running out of patience
The Spaniard saw his side slump to a third consecutive loss, with a Carabao Cup defeat sandwiched between Championship reverses, to leave the Blades rooted to the bottom of the table. Their muted display at Swansea came without a single shot on target. The decisive moment came in the 66th minute when Brazilian winger Ronald struck from the edge of the area after being set up by substitute Melker Widell. The result turned up the heat on Selles, whose tenure has opened with a 4-1 home thrashing by Bristol City, a cup exit to Birmingham and now a toothless display in south Wales. 'We need to find our platform, but it's the nature of football,' said Selles when asked if he feared supporters would turn on him. 'We know how it works and I can ask them to be calm. But they are going to tell me, probably, 'F*** off' – something like that, no? 'It's how you say in English? Sorry for my English, but I didn't know any better way to express that one.' Selles, previously in charge of Southampton, Reading and Hull City, faced scepticism when appointed in June after the sacking of Chris Wilder. While some expected a period of transition, few predicted three straight defeats with seven goals conceded. 'We are going to be honest, we are going to work hard, we are going to persist in what we do and we are going to give it our absolute 100 per cent,' he said. 'At some point the situation will turn and we will start to win football matches. 'That's as much as I can say, but everyone is free to feel what they want to feel.' On the pitch, the Blades looked disjointed and uninspired. Star midfielder Gustavo Hamer cut a frustrated figure and even exchanged words with angry fans at full-time. By contrast, Swansea were energetic, cohesive and deserving of the victory. Summer recruits Malick Yalcouye, Cameron Burgess and Widell all impressed and boss Alan Sheehan praised both their performance and resilience. 'I am really pleased,' said Sheehan. 'The only critical thing we can say again is not being more clinical and putting the game to bed. 'This was a team that was one game away from the Premier League. The stature of the club is big, so to go toe-to-toe and come out on top deservingly is great. 'My only criticism is that it wasn't by more. 'But to limit a team like that, with the quality they have, to zero shots on target shows a good defensive structure.' There was further good news for Swansea as Nottingham Forest's New Zealand international Marko Stamenic was in the stands ahead of completing a permanent switch to the club. Sheehan added: 'Marco is a player that we've been after for a while. He'll bring some physicality, athleticism and another international coming in the building.'
Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Ruben Selles admits Sheffield United fans may already be running out of patience
The Spaniard saw his side slump to a third consecutive loss, with a Carabao Cup defeat sandwiched between Championship reverses, to leave the Blades rooted to the bottom of the table. Their muted display at Swansea came without a single shot on target. The decisive moment came in the 66th minute when Brazilian winger Ronald struck from the edge of the area after being set up by substitute Melker Widell. The result turned up the heat on Selles, whose tenure has opened with a 4-1 home thrashing by Bristol City, a cup exit to Birmingham and now a toothless display in south Wales. 'We need to find our platform, but it's the nature of football,' said Selles when asked if he feared supporters would turn on him. 'We know how it works and I can ask them to be calm. But they are going to tell me, probably, 'F*** off' – something like that, no? 'It's how you say in English? Sorry for my English, but I didn't know any better way to express that one.' Selles, previously in charge of Southampton, Reading and Hull City, faced scepticism when appointed in June after the sacking of Chris Wilder. While some expected a period of transition, few predicted three straight defeats with seven goals conceded. 'We are going to be honest, we are going to work hard, we are going to persist in what we do and we are going to give it our absolute 100 per cent,' he said. 'At some point the situation will turn and we will start to win football matches. 'That's as much as I can say, but everyone is free to feel what they want to feel.' On the pitch, the Blades looked disjointed and uninspired. Star midfielder Gustavo Hamer cut a frustrated figure and even exchanged words with angry fans at full-time. By contrast, Swansea were energetic, cohesive and deserving of the victory. Summer recruits Malick Yalcouye, Cameron Burgess and Widell all impressed and boss Alan Sheehan praised both their performance and resilience. 'I am really pleased,' said Sheehan. 'The only critical thing we can say again is not being more clinical and putting the game to bed. 'This was a team that was one game away from the Premier League. The stature of the club is big, so to go toe-to-toe and come out on top deservingly is great. 'My only criticism is that it wasn't by more. 'But to limit a team like that, with the quality they have, to zero shots on target shows a good defensive structure.' There was further good news for Swansea as Nottingham Forest's New Zealand international Marko Stamenic was in the stands ahead of completing a permanent switch to the club. Sheehan added: 'Marco is a player that we've been after for a while. He'll bring some physicality, athleticism and another international coming in the building.'
South Wales Guardian
2 days ago
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Ruben Selles admits Sheffield United fans may already be running out of patience
The Spaniard saw his side slump to a third consecutive loss, with a Carabao Cup defeat sandwiched between Championship reverses, to leave the Blades rooted to the bottom of the table. Their muted display at Swansea came without a single shot on target. The decisive moment came in the 66th minute when Brazilian winger Ronald struck from the edge of the area after being set up by substitute Melker Widell. The result turned up the heat on Selles, whose tenure has opened with a 4-1 home thrashing by Bristol City, a cup exit to Birmingham and now a toothless display in south Wales. 'We need to find our platform, but it's the nature of football,' said Selles when asked if he feared supporters would turn on him. 'We know how it works and I can ask them to be calm. But they are going to tell me, probably, 'F*** off' – something like that, no? 'It's how you say in English? Sorry for my English, but I didn't know any better way to express that one.' Selles, previously in charge of Southampton, Reading and Hull City, faced scepticism when appointed in June after the sacking of Chris Wilder. While some expected a period of transition, few predicted three straight defeats with seven goals conceded. 'We are going to be honest, we are going to work hard, we are going to persist in what we do and we are going to give it our absolute 100 per cent,' he said. 'At some point the situation will turn and we will start to win football matches. 'That's as much as I can say, but everyone is free to feel what they want to feel.' On the pitch, the Blades looked disjointed and uninspired. Star midfielder Gustavo Hamer cut a frustrated figure and even exchanged words with angry fans at full-time. By contrast, Swansea were energetic, cohesive and deserving of the victory. Summer recruits Malick Yalcouye, Cameron Burgess and Widell all impressed and boss Alan Sheehan praised both their performance and resilience. 'I am really pleased,' said Sheehan. 'The only critical thing we can say again is not being more clinical and putting the game to bed. 'This was a team that was one game away from the Premier League. The stature of the club is big, so to go toe-to-toe and come out on top deservingly is great. 'My only criticism is that it wasn't by more. 'But to limit a team like that, with the quality they have, to zero shots on target shows a good defensive structure.' There was further good news for Swansea as Nottingham Forest's New Zealand international Marko Stamenic was in the stands ahead of completing a permanent switch to the club. Sheehan added: 'Marco is a player that we've been after for a while. He'll bring some physicality, athleticism and another international coming in the building.'
Leader Live
3 days ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
Ruben Selles admits Sheffield United fans may already be running out of patience
The Spaniard saw his side slump to a third consecutive loss, with a Carabao Cup defeat sandwiched between Championship reverses, to leave the Blades rooted to the bottom of the table. Their muted display at Swansea came without a single shot on target. The decisive moment came in the 66th minute when Brazilian winger Ronald struck from the edge of the area after being set up by substitute Melker Widell. The result turned up the heat on Selles, whose tenure has opened with a 4-1 home thrashing by Bristol City, a cup exit to Birmingham and now a toothless display in south Wales. 'We need to find our platform, but it's the nature of football,' said Selles when asked if he feared supporters would turn on him. 'We know how it works and I can ask them to be calm. But they are going to tell me, probably, 'F*** off' – something like that, no? 'It's how you say in English? Sorry for my English, but I didn't know any better way to express that one.' Selles, previously in charge of Southampton, Reading and Hull City, faced scepticism when appointed in June after the sacking of Chris Wilder. While some expected a period of transition, few predicted three straight defeats with seven goals conceded. 'We are going to be honest, we are going to work hard, we are going to persist in what we do and we are going to give it our absolute 100 per cent,' he said. 'At some point the situation will turn and we will start to win football matches. 'That's as much as I can say, but everyone is free to feel what they want to feel.' On the pitch, the Blades looked disjointed and uninspired. Star midfielder Gustavo Hamer cut a frustrated figure and even exchanged words with angry fans at full-time. By contrast, Swansea were energetic, cohesive and deserving of the victory. Summer recruits Malick Yalcouye, Cameron Burgess and Widell all impressed and boss Alan Sheehan praised both their performance and resilience. 'I am really pleased,' said Sheehan. 'The only critical thing we can say again is not being more clinical and putting the game to bed. 'This was a team that was one game away from the Premier League. The stature of the club is big, so to go toe-to-toe and come out on top deservingly is great. 'My only criticism is that it wasn't by more. 'But to limit a team like that, with the quality they have, to zero shots on target shows a good defensive structure.' There was further good news for Swansea as Nottingham Forest's New Zealand international Marko Stamenic was in the stands ahead of completing a permanent switch to the club. Sheehan added: 'Marco is a player that we've been after for a while. He'll bring some physicality, athleticism and another international coming in the building.'
