Sheffield
based Unique Client Solutions watched the 127th Steel City Derby
this weekend and described the atmosphere as ‘carnival-like’.
The Steel City Derby (or Sheffield Derby) is a local derby that
takes place between Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday; the two
professional football league teams based in the city of Sheffield, South
Yorkshire. It is widely considered to be one of the most passionate and hotly contested
derby matches in the country. Unique Client Solutions are split pretty much
down the middle when it comes to team supporters and Monday morning was going
to be glorious in the office for the winning team!
After weeks of anticipation and nerves, the competition came to
a head this weekend when Sheffield Wednesday shocked Unique Client Solutions as
they beat Sheffield United 1-0 in a fierce match which started at 1pm. The tickets for
the big game sold out quicker than some fans anticipated, although former Owls
manager Jack Charlton managed to get a ticket and was among the faces in the crowd that watched the blues’ victory.
Unfortunately trouble was inevitable but
handful of arrests did little to affect the atmosphere on Sunday. 350 police officers
took to the streets of Hillsborough and Sheffield City Centre to keep the
crowds in order in the biggest operation for South Yorkshire police this year. Only 9 arrests were made yesterday before 5.30pm for minor
assault and public order. “Unique Client Solutions enjoy the thriving
atmosphere football matches bring to the Steel City, but it is a shame that
there has to be trouble on the day. As much as there is rivalry between fans of the two teams, the game brings both sets of supporters together
to enjoy the sport,” said an associate at Unique Client Solutions.
Sheffield United have led the series of league encounters since 1951
which meant Blade fans were disappointed on Sunday, they said their team played
well in the first half, but failed to impress in the second. Fortunately for
both teams the opportunity to compete comes round every year! Congratulations
to Sheffield Wednesday from everyone at Unique Client Solutions…well nearly everyone!
