Chris Wilder hits back at Jamie Carragher over ‘lazy’ criticism as Sheffield United bounce back from Arsenal drubbing to draw against Bournemouth

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder said he was proud of his team’s response as they bounced back from a chastening home drubbing by Arsenal with a creditable draw at Bournemouth.

Despite letting a two-goal lead slip, Wilder revealed his players responded to him telling them a few home truths. 

He said: ‘We’ve got a quarter of the season left and I don’t want our season to be defined by an Arsenal performance or 40 minutes against Aston Villa.

‘I want it to be defined by people talking about what happened at Luton and on days like today.’

The Blades were in control after goals from Gustavo Hamer and Jack Robinson before being pegged back by Dango Ouattara and Enes Unal, while Dominic Solanke missed a penalty for the home side.

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder said he was proud of his team’s response as they drew with Bournemouth at the weekend

Sheffield United took a two-goal lead at the Vitality Stadium before being pegged back

Wilder hit out at what he called ‘lazy’ criticism from former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher who had branded the Blades a ‘disgrace’ earlier in the week

Against Arsenal, home supporters began leaving Bramall Lane after 15 minutes and United were 5-0 down by half-time but Wilder hit out at what he called ‘lazy’ criticism from former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher who had branded the Blades a ‘disgrace’.

Wilder said: ‘I think sometimes the criticism is lazy. Because they don’t understand it, they come out with a narrative and just say things.

‘Do I think we are what people have said about us? No. It can happen and it doesn’t make it any better when it’s happened two or three times.

‘We reminded the players of their responsibilities, why they first played football and who they’re representing. Their families, themselves, their team-mates, the club, the fans, the badge, me.’