‘Mind the gap’ – Chris Wilder joins in with X-rated chants about Sheffield Wednesday after derby win
Chris Wilder was caught on camera mocking Sheffield Wednesday during his post-match derby celebrations.
The Sheffield United manager joined supporters following his side’s win in the Steel City derby on Sunday.
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Wilder was filmed mocking Wednesday after the Steel City derbyCredit: X / AlexSpooner96
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The Blades boss joined in with fans chanting about their rivalsCredit: X / AlexSpooner96Rhian Brewster’s second half strike sealed all three points for the Blades at Hillsborough.
The result extending United’s record in the fixture to 51 wins from 146 meetings with their neighbours.
Wilder’s side have also not lost the derby since 2012 and have not conceded a goal to Wednesday in five meetings dating back over seven years.
Following the latest triumph, which completed a league double this season, Wilder joined in as fans chanted at their rivals’ expense.
READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFootage shared to social media showed the Blades boss jumping up and down as he mocked their opponents.
In the video, he can be heard singing: “Mind the gap, mind the gap Sheffield Wednesday. Mind the gap, mind the gap I say.
“Mind the gap, mind the gap Sheffield Wednesday. You f***ing told us you were on your way.”
Wilder is also seen making a talking gesture with his hand before shouting ‘f*** off’ at the end of the clip.
Sunday’s victory means Wilder remains unbeaten in his six managerial clashes with Wednesday.
Meanwhile, he remains on course for a third promotion across two spells as United boss and a second to the Premier League.
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Wilder made his feelings known following Sunday’s victory at HillsboroughCredit: X / AlexSpooner96
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Brewster’s goal secured all three points for the Blades against WednesdayCredit: GettyThe Blades sit second in the Championship, only trailing leaders Leeds on goal difference with eight matches remaining.
Burnley are a further two points back in third place heading into the international break.
As for Wednesday, Danny Rohl’s side find themselves 10 places and 29 points adrift of their bitter rivals in 12th.
Speaking to BBC Radio Sheffield, Wilder explained: “It feels good. I talked to the players before (about) how we were ridiculed for being in League One, a pub league and all that, since I took over in 2016. We managed to close the gap.
“I wanted to adjust the narrative that we weren’t a pub league side and all of a sudden it changes and now we’re a rival. It changes, we’re now 31 points (29 after two-point deduction) above them.
“The supporters are the supporters, fabulous from both sets, the noise here was fabulous. I knew what the game was going to be like.
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder spotted with Joe Root in pub joining in with chant about Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl
“To do the double over our rivals was always going to be a good day. We had the welcoming committee in the car park. It was the game that we thought it would be.
“In time it will swing back in Sheffield Wednesday’s favour because that’s what’s happened in the past 125 years. They’ve been on top, then us, then them, and us.
“There’s still work to be done. There’s a promotion on the horizon. It’s going to be an absolutely titanic tussle.”
Wilder returned to Bramall Lane in December 2023 two-and-a-half years after leaving the club.
Read More on talkSPORTDespite failing to avoid relegation from the Premier League last term, he remained in his role for the current campaign.
His side’s strong to the season even saw the 57-year-old rewarded with a new deal through to 2028 back in January.
