The Battle of Shefield: Shefield Wednesday vs Shefield United

In the last fifteen years or so, football fans here in Nigeria have come to know some of the exciting football rivalries in European leagues. From the El Clasico of Real Madrid vs Barcelona, and the Milan derby of Ac Milan vs Inter Milan, to the Manchester derby of Manchester United vs Manchester City and the London derby of Arsenal vs Chelsea. These are the rivalries known to the average football fan in this part of the World. However, there are so many other rivalries that are more intense than the ones mentioned above. 

The Shefield derby is much more than a derby; it is a battle between Shefield United and Shefield Wednesday. In this match, blood is spilled that resembles what we see in action movies. This battle doesn't stop in the field of play between the opposing players but it also extends to the opposing fans who fight before the match, during the match and after the match. 

The hatred is so genuine that during match days security is increased to avert or better put to ameliorate fans violence. The stewards at match venues usually work harder than they would if the match wasn't a Shefield derby. 

Fans in violent conduct