BREAKING: Ruben Selles Fears SACK As Sheffield United Break 30-Year Record Following Middlesbrough Defeat at Bramall Lane
Sheffield United and head coach Ruben Selles etched their names into the wrong kind of history this week, breaking a 30-year-old record after a crushing defeat to Middlesbrough. The 3-0 loss at Bramall Lane marked the Blades’ ninth consecutive home game without a win — the club’s longest winless home run since 1994.
The result adds further pressure on Selles, who took the helm in hopes of turning around the team’s fortunes following relegation from the Premier League. Instead, the start to the Championship campaign has raised serious concerns about the Blades’ direction under his leadership. Despite glimpses of potential in earlier fixtures, United have looked disjointed, particularly at home where the Bramall Lane faithful have grown increasingly restless.
Middlesbrough, who came into the game in indifferent form, dominated proceedings and capitalized on United’s defensive frailties. Goals from Latte Lath, Jones, and McGree sealed a comfortable win for the visitors and deepened the Blades’ early-season woes.
With the international break looming, Selles now faces a critical period. The board’s patience may be wearing thin, and unless results improve swiftly, the club could be forced into another managerial change — something no one at Sheffield United wanted so early in the season.
