Upon his second re-appointment in September 2025, Chris was joined by long-time trusted lieutenants Alan Knill (assistant manager) and Matt Prestridge (first team coach). The pair have worked alongside Chris going back to their days together at Northampton Town. They were part of the backroom team which enjoyed great success with the Blades between 2016 and 2021 and during the second stint that ended following play-off final heartbreak. The well-respected pair then worked with Chris at Middlesbrough and Watford. Assistant boss Alan also enjoyed a productive managerial career in his own right, name with Rotherham, Bury and Scunthorpe.

Following the departure of Jack Lester to Brentford in the summer, Guilherme Ramos was brought in by Chris in September 2025, with the manager also opting to promote experienced Academy coaches Micky Collins and Gary McSheffrey to the first team staff.

Another Sheffielder, Matt Duke is United's goalkeeping coach, and has worked previously under Chris, as well as Slavisa Jokanovic, Paul Heckingbottom and Rubén Sellés. Tom Little is head of performance at Bramall Lane, a position he has held since the summer of 2022, having previously worked for Preston North End.

The medical department is headed by Bryan English and is able supported by Ryan Flanagan, Joe Sowden, Matt Konopinski, Chris Senior and Samantha Barnett. They are supplemented by club doctor Dr Alex Worthington.

The first team management are furthered supported in and around the training ground by Nathan Winder and Lee McMahon, whilst Carl Hopwood and Adam Geelan work tirelessly behind the scenes for all kit and equipment related matters. Chef Matt Dale is responsible for the food intake of the playing staff and is supported by a number of other kitchen staff, with Elliot Frankland leading the club's nutritional needs.

Mike Allen remains head of recruitment with former player and Blade Jamie Hoyland working as chief scout and they are supplemented further by Alex Delves. The analyst team is now led by Joe Stephenson, with Michael Cooper and Liam McLaughlin providing specific support in that important area behind the scenes.