500 Sheffield United fans set to receive 'gift' from owners after Sheffield Wednesday win | OneFootball

Sheffield United will give the first 500 fans to turn up to the fan zone on Wednesday a free burger and chips or a free drink.

Sheffield United co-chairmen Steven Rosen and Helmy Eltoukhy have offered Blades fans a gift following Sunday's Steel City Derby victory over Sheffield Wednesday.

United's 2-1 triumph over the Owls at Bramall Lane confirmed the Hillsborough club's relegation to League One amid their ongoing financial struggles.

Meanwhile, Chris Wilder's men earned their third win in four Championship attempts, having previously beaten Oxford United and Portsmouth in recent weeks.

Sheffield United can bolster their chances of catching up to the play-off spots with a victory over automatic promotion challengers Coventry City on Wednesday.

500 Sheffield United fans set to receive fan zone gift ahead of Coventry City clash

The Bramall Lane outfit's victory over Wednesday moved Wilder's men to within six points of the play-off places ahead of the midweek Championship action.

Meanwhile, United's club website revealed on Tuesday that the first 500 Blades supporters to enter their fan zone ahead of the clash with Coventry will receive a free burger and chips or a free drink, alcoholic or soft, before the match.

The fan zone opens at 5.30pm on Wednesday, with the game against the Sky Blues kicking off at 7.45.

United co-chairmen Rosen and Eltoukhy added: "The fans were fantastic at Sunday's game, and this is just a little reward for those who enjoy our fan zone.

"We're aware that Sheffielders enjoy their tea, so come along early on Wednesday evening and have your tea on us or simply have a drink in the build-up to the big game against Coventry City."

If the Blades successfully defeat the Sky Blues, they will earn three consecutive victories for the first time since the four-game winning streak they enjoyed across late November and early December.

Meanwhile, Frank Lampard's men are vying for a victory that will enhance their chances of beating Middlesbrough to the Championship title.

Sheffield United ownership gesture shows disparity between Blades and Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield United's current status as a mid-table Championship side is not reflective of their ownership group's ambition, nor the talent in Wilder's squad.

The Blades already had some high-calibre second-tier assets all over the pitch, but the South Yorkshire outfit further bolstered their ranks in the winter transfer window with the eye-catching additions of Ki-Jana Hoever, Leo Hjelde, Kalvin Phillips, and Joe Rothwell.

Meanwhile, the fact that Rosen and Eltoukhy have chosen to offer 500 supporters free food or drink ahead of United's clash with Coventry further proves that they are committed to success both on and off the field.

In contrast, recently departed Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri plunged the Owls into administration, and the Blades' bitter rivals are feeling the effects of that more than ever, following their relegation to League One.

United boss Wilder spoke highly of Wednesday boss Henrik Pedersen in his press conference on Tuesday, telling club media: "Henrik is somebody I’ve always got on with. Managed to have 30 seconds with him after the game, because of the media commitments we had after the game, I couldn’t see him in my office, but he always goes in, which I like, and I spoke to him this morning.

"I said to him, from a manager to a manager point of view, and people question whether he is good on the grass, is he good tactically? We’re all decent to get to the stage in the careers we are in, to be good on the grass and to be tactically astute and proactive. Henrik’s had a few offers as well, but he took the opportunity to manage Sheffield Wednesday when the other guy jumped and then, obviously, the situation at the start of the season where players left, which they have to, given the direction of the club, to protect their careers and families, Henrik took the decision to take the job on."