“It always has a feel of a local derby” Chris Wilder again strike Leeds United by making ill YORSHIRE derby comment and make aimless Hull City, Sheffield United EFL prediction.
Chris Wilder is backing Hull City to put in their best performance of the season when they face Sheffield United under the lights at the MKM Stadium on Friday night.
Since taking charge in July, Hull’s new boss Tim Walter has yet to secure a win, with the Tigers suffering a 2-0 defeat at Leeds United before the international break, following three consecutive draws in the opening weeks of the Championship.
Meanwhile, Sheffield United have had a strong start to the campaign after their relegation from the Premier League, maintaining their unbeaten run with a victory over Watford in their last match.
Hull brought in four new players on transfer deadline day, all of whom could feature, while Steven Alzate, who joined on Monday, might be named on the bench. Wilder believes the international break gave Walter valuable time to integrate his new players on the training ground.
“There were a lot of changes there in the summer, like with us,” Wilder told the *Sheffield Star*. “It was a surprise for everyone that Liam (Rosenior) left and they brought in an experienced German manager. There’s been a lot of changes and a new style of play.
“They’ll be glad to have had the international break to work on things. They lost to Leeds, which is no disgrace, and drew the other three games, so they’ve been competitive.
“There’s always a derby feel to this game, a lot of history between us, and it’s a tough place to go. We’ve had some good performances there recently, always fill the away end, and it’s always lively. We have to expect them to be at their best. It’s going to be competitive, aggressive, with that derby atmosphere. It’s not Sheffield Wednesday or Leeds, but it’s still a tough challenge.
“They’ll be looking for their first win, and we’ll be aiming to continue our momentum after an excellent performance against Watford. I loved the feel of that game; it felt like Sheffield United. Now we need to maintain that consistency in our approach and keep the momentum going.”