Former Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder is in lined for the Barnsley job.

Wilder, 54, has been out of work since leaving Sheffield United in March — a month before the Blades were relegated from the Premier League.

But he is now favourite to replace Markus Schopp, who was axed by Oakwell chiefs yesterday.

Wilder tops a Tykes wanted list that includes former Barnsley defender Mick McCarthy, sacked as Cardiff boss ten days ago, plus ex-Norwich and Preston chief Alex Neil.

Austrian Schopp, 47, got the bullet after just 15 Championship games — having won only once and with the team 23rd.