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October 04, 2025

Oli expecting a Wilder ride when he hosts his ex-boss

- BY JASON MELLOR

OLI MCBURNIE won't be surprised to get the cold shoulder from the man who he still affectionately calls "gaffer".

Chris Wilder admits he wishes McBurnie was still with him at Sheffield United as he prepares to come up against a player whose career he has had a massive influence on.

The Scotland international came close to sealing a summer return to Bramall Lane after a spell in Spain.

But with former boss Ruben Selles not keen, Hull stole in to snap up the 29-year-old.

The Tigers host the Blades in a Yorkshire derby clash and City's seven-goal striker said: "I know what the gaffer's like.

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