Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder faced questions on Friday ahead of their trip to Molineux Stadium.
It’s been a tough week for the Blades boss, coming off the back of their second consecutive 0-5 defeat at Bramall Lane, against Brighton.
The burning question was how Wilder has dealt with the suspension of Mason Holgate and the abuse the 27-year-old has received on social media.
On the red card Holgate received, Wilder said: “He understood it straight away, looked worse than what it was.”
In regards to the racist social media abuse his defender has been sent since that 0-5, the manager said “To the extent it’s going… it’s an absolute disgrace.
“He’s not a kid, he knows he’s made a big mistake.”
The coach had words to say regarding the policing of social media comments, claiming that the companies behind them have the interests of “money over preventing abuse”.
Talking after a week of training with his squad, Wilder said: “We’ve had a decent week, the boys have been nice and bright. I’m not shying away from anything.”
With many games left to be played, Wilder had an optimistic outlook.
“As I said before, you don’t get to this level from a playing point of view and a manager’s point of view without quality,” he added.
The Sheffield United squad is hoping to do the double over Wolves this Sunday for the first time since the 1989-90 season following their 2-1 triumph in November.
Wilder had plenty of praise for his adversary on the touchline this weekend, saying of Gary O’Neil’s appointment that “everyone thought maybe it’s not the right decision”.
Wilder added: “He’s certainly doing well with the team he’s got at Wolverhampton Wanderers.”
The United manager then discussed the possibility of a Premier League debut for 20-year-old midfielder Ollie Arblaster, who just days ago signed a new long-term contract with the club.
He said: “We’re delighted to sign Ollie up.”
The manager referred back to his loan at League One side Port Vale, saying how he’d “watched his progression… he’s got a lot of qualities on the pitch”.