Sheffield United veteran Billy Sharp has admitted he felt Chris Wilder's exit from the club was 'coming'.

Wilder spent almost five years in charge of the Blades before leaving by 'mutual consent'.

"I have felt it was coming but it's always a shock when it happens," Sharp said before the 5-0 loss to Leicester City on Sunday.

"It's no excuse but we went out there and put on a performance which was unacceptable.

"Whoever has gone out there this season, we have been poor. We have let each other down. We had one month where we picked up some good results and built some momentum then it's been back to where it was. We have lost what we had."

Looking towards the rest of the season, Sharp added: "We need to stick together.

"It's the only way. It's what we have built for four or five seasons. We need to do it in training. Training has slipped. Individual standards have slipped which goes through the team.

"When you come out on a Saturday there is a lack of belief. Today was terrible and one of the worst performances since I've been back at the club.

"It was always going to be difficult but the way we conceded those goals and the way we were on the ball was very poor."