Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder agrees pay and bonus deferral

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has agreed a deferral in wages and bonus payments, joining Blades chief executive Stephen Bettis and senior members of the coaching staff.

In a move designed to ease financial pressures on the club during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Wilder has taken the lead with a gesture that will help the Blades retain the remainder of its staff on full pay.

The deferrals are set to last for six months.