Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder said before last night’s game that he’s not concerning himself with the situation at Nottingham Forest.
The boss was speaking to Sky Sports – and given his side were battered 6-0 by Arsenal, it’s probably for the best he’s not focused on other teams.
Ahead of last night’s contest, what exactly did Wilder have to say about Forest? Let’s take a closer look…
What Chris Wilder said about Nottingham Forest financial situation
Well, it’s a hot Premier League topic at the moment given that Forest and Everton have this situation hanging over their heads.
The defence of Forest is being heard this week – and hopefully, respected sports lawyer Nick De Marco can come up trumps.
For lots of clubs, this outcome is massive and Sheffield United need every helping hand they can get in their survival bid.
However, Wilder isn’t concerning himself with any club other than the Blades, despite being quizzed on Forest last night.
He told Sky Sports: “Your job as a professional footballer is to go right to the end. My job as a manager is to make sure my team goes right until the end.
“So regardless of what happens, we will go until the final whistle and the final day. We need to give our supporters something to shout about as we haven’t been good enough all season.
“I have not really been thinking about Everton and Forest, especially an hour and a half before taking on a team of the stature and quality that Arsenal have.”
Forest must focus on football themselves
It does feel for all the world as though a points deduction will be forthcoming for Forest but the team can’t get distracted.
Nuno Espirito Santo needs a focused dressing room and hopefully, the Reds can start to pick up some points in the coming weeks.
Forest now have a run of games where they will fancy picking up some points, with Brighton the trickiest looking this weekend.
Wilder was quizzed on Forest and it’s probably a valid topic of discussion as if the Reds and Everton lose more points it could give them a lifeline.
However, Forest must keep an eye on the football and hopefully, a run of positive results can ease the burden of possible relegation this season.
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