Chris Wilder will be fuming at what the EFL have announced for Sheffield United’s clash vs Cardiff
Sheffield United’s hopes of achieving automatic promotion have taken a major blow in recent weeks, surrendering ground to Leeds United and Burnley in the Championship table.
The Blades have dropped five points off second-place Burnley after three consecutive losses, with Sheffield United losing to Plymouth Argyle last time out.
Tony Harrington will referee Sheffield United vs Cardiff City
Wilder has issued a rallying cry to his players ahead of a win-or-bust match at Bramall Lane, with everything on the line for both sides.
The importance of the fixture cannot be understated, and ahead of Sheffield United’s crunch clash, Tony Harrington has been named as the referee with Will Finnie as his fourth official.
Harrington has taken charge of 11 games involving the Blades, and their record reads five wins, one draw and five losses.
The Englishman has also dished out 22 yellow cards, suggesting he isn’t shy of going into his pocket when something controversial happens.
That was the case when United were beaten 3-2 by Crystal Palace in January 2024, as Wilder was involved in yet more controversy.
Chris Wilder called Harrington ‘ridiculous’ after Crystal Palace loss
In the Premier League loss to Palace last season, Wilder was left seething at several decisions that went against his side in the match, directing his anger towards Harrington.
Speaking after the game to BBC Sport, the Blades boss said: “It’s yet again another ridiculous performance from the referee.
