Chris Wilder, the manager of Sheffield United, was fined £11,500 for comments he made against match officials after his team’s Premier League loss to Crystal Palace last month. In his post-game remarks, Wilder voiced his displeasure with the officiating during the 3-2 loss, implying that calls were prejudiced against his football team.
Furthermore, Chris Wilder chastised a referee’s aide for what he considered to be disrespectful behaviour, pointing out that the person carried on eating a sandwich even as Wilder tried to speak with referee Tony Harrington following the game.
An independent regulatory commission levied the sanction, and Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder accepted his accusation, according to a statement from the FA.
Ivo Grbic, Wilder’s goalkeeper, had a concussion after colliding with Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace, which caused him to miss time.
“The referee’s performance is absurd once again. Post-match, Wilder said, “I was told by a Premier League referee—who’s as honest as the day is long—to get ready because every close call will go against you, every 50-50 will go against you.”
After taking an elbow to the head during the Sheffield United match, Grbic has not played for the team; Wes Foderingham, who took Grbic’s place, has given up 11 goals in three games since taking back the starting position.
