Chris Wilder comments prove how bitter the Sheffield United vs Wednesday rivalry really is

Bitter local rivalries in football often bring out passion, drama and occasionally violence, but rarely litigation

Chris Wilder claims that Sheffield Wednesday offered him the vacant manager's job at Hillsborough before appointing Darren Moore.

The former Blades boss' comments add fuel to the bitter rivalry between the two Sheffield clubs, and will likely raise eyebrows among Wednesday fans.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Wilder said: "I had a phone call with the chairman of Sheffield Wednesday, who offered me the job. I turned it down.

Wilder's comments are sure to stir the pot between Sheffield United and Wednesday fans

The Blades and Owls are two of the most bitter rivals in English football, and their matches are always fiercely contested.

Wilder's comments are sure to add fuel to the fire, and will likely lead to increased tension between the two sets of fans.

It remains to be seen whether Wilder's comments will have any impact on Moore's position at Hillsborough, but they are sure to cause a stir among Wednesday fans.

The Sheffield derby is one of the most passionate and intense rivalries in English football

The match is always played in front of a packed crowd, and the atmosphere is electric.

The two clubs are separated by just a few miles, and the rivalry is often passed down through generations of families.

In recent years, the rivalry has been marred by violence, and there have been several incidents of fighting between fans.

The rivalry between Sheffield United and Wednesday is a reminder of the passion and intensity of football

The match is a must-see for any fan of the beautiful game, and it is sure to produce plenty of drama and excitement.

Whether you are a Blades fan or a Wednesday fan, you can be sure of one thing: the derby is a match that you will never forget.