Chris Wilder Praises Portsmouth Fans' Passionate Support in Sheffield United's Victory
Chris Wilder commended the passionate support of Portsmouth fans who traveled to Bramall Lane for the midweek match. The Sheffield United manager reflected on the challenging game against Pompey, which ended in a 3-0 victory for his team. The Blades took the lead with a penalty by Sydie Peck after Terry Devlin's handball led to a red card. Patrick Bamford and Gustavo Hamer added to the scoreline in the second half, securing the win for Sheffield United. Despite the defeat, Pompey had the backing of 1,309 dedicated supporters who made the journey to Sheffield, impressing Wilder with their unwavering support.
Wilder emphasized the importance of creating momentum and tempo regardless of the crowd size, praising Portsmouth's passionate away fans. He acknowledged the challenge of maintaining performance levels after a previous victory and was pleased with his team's reaction to the test posed by the midweek fixture. The Blades' ability to convert set-piece opportunities into goals was highlighted by Wilder, who emphasized the significance of capitalizing on such situations. With a focus on improving the tempo of the game, Sheffield United capitalized on their set-piece dominance to secure the win against Portsmouth.