Sheffield Utd boss Chris Wilder sent off at half-time after blasting ball at own FANS – despite immediately apologising

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CHRIS WILDER was sent off at half-time after booting a ball at one of his own fans.The Sheffield United boss saw his team 1-0 ahead at the break against Southampton, but Wilder was left frustrated at the end of the half. Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder was sent off after kicking a ball in frustration at a fan just before half-time pic.twitter.com/G62QKmlSjO— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) September 30, 2025PASheffield United boss Chris Wilder was sent off after booting a ball at his own fans[/caption]And the 58-year-old could not resist the chance to smash a ball as it rolled towards him while he walked off the pitch.The trajectory of the blast put it into the crowd behind the tunnel.Wilder immediately ran over to apologise to the fan who had been hit by the missile unleashed by the Blades boss.However, as he returned pitchside, Wilder was then sent off by referee Adam Herczeg. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.