Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder insists he has ‘no issue at all’ with Leeds striker Patrick Bamford leading derogatory chants against him following promotion to the Premier League.
Leeds – who thrashed Stoke 6-0 – and Burnley were both promoted on Easter Monday after the Clarets beat the Blades at Turf Moor.
Following the final whistle of the late afternoon kick-off, there were jubilant scenes outside Elland Road as Leeds revelled in a return to the top flight under Daniel Farke.
Clips on social media showed Bamford starting a chant with fans using offensive language to mock Wilder.
Wilder – who must now pick his side up for the Championship play-offs – revealed he had since spoken to both Bamford and Leeds head coach Farke, maintaining there was no grudges from the over-exuberant celebrations.
‘I am a big boy, you give it, you take it,’ Wilder said at a press conference ahead of his side’s trip to Stoke on Friday night.
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder insists he has ‘no issue at all’ with Leeds striker Patrick Bamford
Patrick Bamford was filmed leading fans in a chant aimed at rival boss Chris Wilder
The Blades boss revealed that he has spoken to both Bamford and Leeds boss Daniel Farke
‘You give it out locally, you take it locally as I have always done. We have our moments, other teams have their moments.
‘I had a conversation with Pat yesterday and I have no issue at all with it.
‘I am not sure about the words used from a fellow pro, but I appreciate and respected him giving me a call and we had 20 minutes.
‘I spoke to Daniel as well yesterday and had a half-hour chat. He’s a super guy. They are a top team and a top football club.
‘I would in a heartbeat have swapped our position for theirs, but it isn’t the case.
‘And as I keep going on about, 94 points for both of those teams is an incredible achievement and they have the ability to go and get 100 points.
‘It was a tough campaign from the off for us and we have kept it alive to the 44th game, but ultimately we have finished in the position we will.’
