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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Rhian 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.
Footage 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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Brewster’s goal secured all three points for the Blades against WednesdayGetty
The 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.
“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.
Despite 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.
A Haji Wright hat-trick has helped Frank Lampard’s Coventry City claim one of their biggest scalps this season.
The American international’s three goals ensured the Sky Blues recorded a dominant 3-0 victory over fourth-placed Sunderland at the Coventry Building Society Arena.
Lampard guided Coventry to a crucial win that keeps them well in the play-off raceOffside via Getty
Wright scored twice in the first half, including a penalty, before completing his hat-trick in the 73rd minute to take his league tally to ten goals from 19 games.
It was a dominant display from Lampard’s side as they peppered Sunderland with 21 shots in total, five of which were on target.
“Every bit of the performance I loved,” Lampard said.
“From the first minute in the first half, it’s the best we’ve played since I’ve been here and everything you want from a performance. No real threat from them, really.
“Then in the second half, it’s a dangerous result but never felt too much like that. They had a couple of chances but we pushed again, we dealt with the game and we got our third goal.
“So absolutely delighted with the team as a whole, the squad, great going into the break off the back of that.”
Unfortunately for the Black Cats, the defeat ensured an alarming run would remain for at least another season.
The 3-0 result meant the Black Cats are winless in their last 11 league visits to Coventry, having drawn five and now lost six.
As for Sunderland’s last win on the road against Coventry, that came in April 1985 when the two sides competed in the English top flight.
For Coventry, the win marked a much-needed return to form having lost 2-0 away to Derby County in their previous Championship fixture.
Wright’s hat-trick extended a grim 40-year streak for SunderlandOffside via Getty
The victory also kept Lampard’s side firmly in the hunt for the play-offs as they sit fifth on 59 points, two ahead of West Bromwich Albion and Bristol City who are sixth and seventh respectively.
Although the Sky Blues remain ten points behind fourth-placed Sunderland, a sixth win from their last seven will have the Black Cats nervously looking over their shoulders.
Since Lampard’s first game in charge last November, the Coventry Building Society Arena has become a fortress for the club.
The Sky Blues have lost only twice from 13 home games, one of which came against Premier League side Ipswich Town in the FA Cup.
Coventry’s surge into the play-off spots under Lampard is one of the stories of the season given the Chelsea great took over the club when they were 17th.
But Lampard knows the job is far from done, especially since Coventry take on Sheffield United and Burnley once the international break is over.
Lampard is delighted to have Wright back amongst the goals following his return from injuryGetty
“Well we’ve come a long way from where we were when I came in,” Lampard said.
“It’s a really good run of accumulating points and improved performance.
“We’re in the play-off positions, that’s great but there’s going to be twists and turns as we go.
“If we can perform like we played today, we’ll make the play-offs. It’s as simple as that. So the onus is on us to continue that.”
Frank Lampard’s history-making start to life with Coventry City came to an abrupt end against one of his former clubs.
The Sky Blues were beaten 2-0 by Lampard’s ex-side Derby County on Tuesday night, in a bitter blow to their recent momentum.
Lampard’s stunning run of form with Coventry has come to an abrupt endGetty
Under Lampard, Coventry had been on a run of five wins in a row and nine wins from their last 10 matches.
That was an achievement that they had only previously managed in September 1954 when they were in the Division 3 South.
That meant that their recent form was officially declared their best-ever run of results, however that came to an end at Pride Park.
Matt Clarke and Marcus Harness got the goals for Derby, a crucial double in their battle to avoid relegation.
The Rams have now recorded back-to-back wins having beaten John Eustace’s old club, Blackburn Rovers 2-1 at the weekend.
It’s the first time that Derby have recorded back-to-back wins in the Championship since September.
Victory for the Rams puts them just one point from safety in the Championship table with nine matches remaining.
As for Coventry, they remain in the top six as a result of their incredible recent run.
Lampard will be desperate to get the Sky Blues into the play-offs after taking charge of the club in Novemberwith the club 17th in the second division.
Of course the Chelsea legend has previous with the play-offs, having led Derby to the Play-Off Final in 2019 only to be beaten by Aston Villa at Wembley.
Coventry were beaten 2-0 by Lampard’s former club Derby CountyGetty
Speaking after the game on Tuesday, Lampard tried to keep positive despite Coventry’s great run coming to an end.
He said: “Not a terrible performance. It was a difficult game for us.
“Conceding the set-piece was an obvious disappointment for us because Derby are strong at them, a big team who play for them a lot, so I was disappointed with that.
“It wasn’t for the want of trying from the players. It was a tough pitch and the goal gave them something for them to hold onto.
“They are fighting. And off the back of the run we have been on, you have to understand that these nights can come.
“I think we have to be very balanced about that and as much as it’s not nice, it’s not realistic to keep winning, winning, winning.
“So my first thought is the reaction for Saturday coming.”
When asked if he thinks his side need to instantly move on from a rare loss, Lampard added: “Yes, I certainly do.
“At a place like this they are very aggressive and the ball is in the air a lot and transitions are a big thing for them.
“You can lose it where you feel the players are not quite at it in terms of application but I didn’t feel that. From having control in the first 20 minutes the tide turned a bit with the goal.”
He continued: “There are obviously things we want to do better but, again, we have to be realistic in the big scheme of things from where we were to where we are now is a big, big positive.
“And one negative result, I am certainly not going to sit here and criticise the group because they are the reason why we have had this amazing run. And we’ll just have to go again.”
After mixed spells with Chelsea and Everton in the Premier League, Lampard had been hoping to rebuild his managerial reputation at the Coventry Building Society Arena.
Despite their defeat to Derby, Lampard’s record is pretty impressive.
Since replacing Mark Robins in November he has led Coventry in 22 matches, winning 12, drawing four and losing six.
A Championship star has completed a shock move away from his club six weeks after the transfer window slammed shut.
Duane Holmes, who played for Preston North End, has left the Lilywhites in order to pursue an opportunity to move to the US.
Duane Holmes completed a shock move to MLS side Houston DynamoInstagram @houstondynamo
He has since joined Houston Dynamo on a deal until the end of the 2026 season with the option of another two years.
Holmes is currently out with a broken leg, but with a contract at Deepdale that was due to expire in the summer, the 30-year-old was allowed to leave on a free transfer three-and-a-half months early.
While the most recent British transfer deadline was February 3, the MLS window runs from January 31 to April 23.
Holmes was born in Columbus, Georgia and holds duel nationality, winning two senior caps for the US.
Holmes joined Preston in the summer of 2023 and made 73 appearances for the club, scoring six times in the process.
Explaining his exit, Holmes told Preston’s official website: “I’ve enjoyed every minute of my time at PNE.
“I want to say a big thank you to the fans for their support throughout my time here.
“I have met many great people and wish the lads nothing but success.
“I want to say a special thank you to Ben Rhodes, Doc Lakeland and Peter Ridsdale for everything they have done for me and my family.
“See you all soon, Duane.”
Holmes is currentlly sidelined with a broken legGettyBut the opportunity to move to the MLS was too good to turn downGetty
Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom said: “Duane has been presented with an opportunity to take his family out to the States and it’s one that he can’t turn down, which we completely understand.
“I spoke to Duane about this move a while back and said that I definitely wouldn’t stand in his way if it’s something which he wanted to pursue.
“He’s been brilliant to work with and I wish him and his family all the best.”
Holmes started his career with Huddersfield’s youth academy before spending time with Scunthorpe and Derby.
The midfielder then returned to Huddersfield in 2021 and spent two years with the Terriers before moving to Preston in the summer of 2023.
Frank Lampard has written his name into the Coventry City history books with a stunning last-gasp 3-2 win over Stoke City – and predecessor Mark Robins.
The victory over the Potters means the Sky Blues have now won nine of their last 10 league games – a feat they had only previously managed in September 1954.
Lampard was jubilant as his side scored a dramatic last-minute winnerGettyAnd the man he replaced was left dejectedSky Sports
That, though, was in the Division 3 South, a tier below the Championship – meaning this is officially Coventry’s greatest-ever run of form.
Since then, Lampard has managed 21 games and won 12 of those, losing just five.
And that run has seen them climb into the play-off places, currently sitting fifth after a dramatic finish at the Coventry Building Society Arena on Saturday.
Bobby Thomas was the hero for Coventry with a stunning lashed finish with just 30 seconds left on the clock.
It had looked like Sam Gallagher would walk away with the plaudits when he grabbed a second half brace to level the scores following Victor Torp’s early double.
And Thomas’ goal saw scenes of ecstasy as Lampard’s men celebrated his winning goal wildly.
Earlier in the game, Coventry full-back Milan van Ewijk launched a long throw into the penalty area for Torp to attack and his free header bounced beyond Vikor Johansson.
Meanwhile, his second saw him ghost into the box, collecting Tatsuhiro Sakamoto’s pass across the area, and sweeping the ball home.
Coventry could have had a penalty at the end of the first half too but the referee chose not to penalise Stoke shot-stopper Johansson for taking out Ephron Mason-Clark, with the forward’s poke over him striking the post and going out of play.
Midway through the second-half, Gallagher reduced the arrears, tapping in from close range before then netting an equaliser.
But centre-back Thomas arrived right on time for Lampard’s men.
After the game the English boss told talkSPORT: “It’s massive. You know, it’s three points for us and in a game like that, you’re 2-0 up. It should be 3-0 up. I think we should have a penalty. That was pretty clear.
“But it can be cagey, it can be difficult. Stoke are no mugs. All these games are really difficult.
“And when you get back to 2-2, I think character needs to come through.
“And it was an amazing atmosphere today in the stadium. Full house. Both sets of fans. But our home fans – unreal. And we got the job done.”
The win will come as no surprise as to chairman Doug King who, in midweek, waxed lyrical to talkSPORT about Lampard’s impact in the Midlands.
“I remember talking to you when we appointed Frank at the end of November. I didn’t really put any expectations out there, I felt that we needed to change it and Frank was the outstanding candidate,” King said.
“He came in and got on with it and in the last six weeks we’ve been on an amazing run to propel us up to fifth.
“I’ve always been consistent that I thought the squad of players was good enough to be in that position but that’s my view and reality is something different and was different at the end of November.
“He’s done a great job,” King added. “He’s been great around the place, positive, a really good people person and tactically we’ve ground out results in difficult moments when we didn’t have a full squad.
Coventry’s historic league run under Frank Lampard
Date
Opponent
Result
January 18
Bristol City (H)
1-0 (W)
January 21
Blackburn (A)
0-2 (W)
January 25
Watford (H)
2-1 (W)
February 1
Swansea (A)
0-2 (W)
February 5
Leeds (H)
0-2 (L)
February 11
QPR (H)
1-0 (W)
February 15
Sheffield Wednesday (A)
1-2 (W)
February 22
Preston (H)
2-1 (W)
March 1
Oxford United (A)
2-3 (W)
March 8
Stoke (H)
3-2 (W)
Thomas secured Lampard’s place in the history booksGetty
“I’m extremely pleased for him and pleased for the club.”
However, King insisted he never set Lampard a true target and just wanted to see the underperformers improve.
“No, I didn’t [set a target], they’re just words aren’t they?” King told talkSPORT. “He knew who was in our squad, of course he did. We also didn’t discuss anything in January actually.
“We felt there was enough there to work with and to get us motoring in the right direction and I thought we made a real positive transfer with Matt Grimes coming in who’s obviously a quality player at this level.
“There was no expectation. We needed to do everything well and move up the league.”
And up the league they have shot with promotion via the play-offs now a real possibility.
Although the 17-point gap to second-place Sheffield United means automatic promotion is not currently on the cards.
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