After days of speculation, Nigel Adkins has today been confirmed as the new Sheffield United boss on a two year deal.
The former-Southampton and, more recently, Reading boss has been subject to speculation ever since Nigel Clough’s departure from Bramall Lane last Monday (25th May). Adkins has also been the bookies favourites for the majority of the time the Blades have been managerless.
The Club this afternoon confirmed the appointment of Adkins on their Twitter account saying:
Full details of the appointment of Nigel Adkins as the Blades new first-team manager http://t.co/2ulrkcmSK7 #sufc #twitterblades
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) June 2, 2015
In his time as a manager, Adkins has a win percentage of 43.8%, 22.1% draw rate and a loss rate of 34.1%. His best points per game rate as a ‘proper’ manager came in his time at Southampton when he managed 1.82 points per game in 124 matches (Source: TransferMarkt).
Fans have been very receptive to the appointment of Adkins. Some fans tweeted:
Glad to have Adkins on board! Up dem blades #sufc #twitterblades
— RC (@Ricky_Blade91) June 2, 2015
First managerial appointment in my lifetime that I'm genuinely happy about. A statement of real intent. #twitterblades #SUFC
— Tyrone James (@tyronej1984) June 2, 2015
@TheNigelAdkins is a brilliant appointment – really believe he is the man to take us up. Automatic the aim next season. #twitterblades #sufc
— samjohnson77 (@samjohnson77) June 2, 2015
Adkins’ signing has also piqued the interest of players such as…
Can't wait to get back at football ⚽️ #sufc #twitterblades
— Otis Khan (@OtisKhan63) June 2, 2015
With the a full season of ahead, the Blades can’t wait to cut into the Adkins diet of football.
