Sheffield United were 'bang average', says manager Chris Wilder
Thursday 15 December 2016 22:42, UK
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder was left unhappy with his side's performance despite recording a 2-1 win over Coventry that takes them up to second in the Sky Bet League One table.
Billy Sharp netted a late winner for the Blades at the Ricoh Arena, in a match that was overshadowed - and even delayed - by Coventry fans protesting against owners SISU.
Sharp's late strike came moments after the game was restarted in the dying minutes after fans made their way onto the pitch.
And Wilder admitted he did not enjoy the match despite his side going level on points with leaders Scunthorpe.
"I didn't enjoy it at all. I understand what happened off the pitch in the stands, because they're supporters and it's their football club," Wilder told Sky Sports after the match.
"I didn't enjoy our performance. I thought we were bang average and were pretty fortunate to win the game.
"It leaves a bittersweet taste because we showed quality at time. It's been a strange old night and not one anybody who loves the game can have enjoyed.
"We had one at Charlton, and now another tonight, so hopefully we won't have another one this season. From our point of view we want to play football and that was difficult tonight."
Sharp's match-winning performance saw the forward net his 14th goal of the season to become the joint-top goalscorer in the league alongside Scunthorpe's Josh Morris.
But Wilder left Coventry unimpressed, and was thankful he could rely on Sharp's quality up front.
"It just wasn't a Sheffield United-like performance tonight, I didn't think we won enough headers or tackles and were on the back foot a lot," Wilder added.
"You get games like that and fortunately we have a goalscorer [in Sharp], while we also hit the post twice.
"Their 'keeper made a couple saves but I have to say that they had chances. We're lucky Billy got us out of a whole."
