Sheffield United's decision to hire "really talented manager" Jason Tindall is "a no brainer", says former Bournemouth colleague

Tindall brought Woodgate into the south-coast club during his time as Cherries boss, before he was sacked after six months in charge.

Tindall, a close friend of United’s chief executive Stephen Bettis, has joined Paul Heckingbottom and Alan Knill at Bramall Lane after Wilder’s departure last weekend.

And Woodgate, speaking to the Bournemouth Echo, said: "I’m really pleased for Jason.

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"I think at times when something like that happens at a club you’ve been at for a long time and are emotionally connected with, I think it’s good to get back in straightaway.

"That’s what Jason’s done. He’s been a manager here and an assistant to Eddie Howe.

"He’s gone there to help the coaching team out and I think it’s brilliant for him to get back in the game.