Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Barry Bannan has responded to offensive chants directed at him by Peterborough United fans during Wednesday's League One clash. The 36-year-old father of two was the subject of derogatory songs from the London Road End as his side secured a 2-1 away victory.
Bannan played a key role in the opening goal of the match, which ultimately proved decisive. After the final whistle, he addressed the specific nature of the chants in post-match comments. The veteran midfielder acknowledged he often receives stick from opposition supporters but took issue with the content on this occasion.
Barry Bannan made his feelings clear in post-match interviews. He stated that while he thrives on normal football banter, the specific chants crossed a line. "It spurs me on and I was praying we held out so I could get my own back at the end of the game," Bannan said. "I'm not the most popular player away from home and I always tend to get some stick."
He elaborated further on the personal impact. "It's not nice obviously. If they're singing about you with normal songs you don't mind, but when they start going with songs they were singing today it's not nice. It is what it is, it's football I guess. I got the last laugh because we won and I gave them a bit back in the end, I'm happy." Bannan emphasized that as a father of two children, he found the content particularly offensive.
The victory had significant implications for the early League One standings. Sheffield Wednesday's win at London Road this week stays at the top of the table. For Peterborough United, the defeat leaves them in 20th place with just 4 points from their opening five matches. Their record stands at one win, one draw, and three losses, with a recent form guide reading LDLWL.
The gap between the two clubs is now stark. Peterborough find themselves a full 8 points behind the league-leading Owls. Their goal difference of -6, with only 3 goals scored and 9 conceded, highlights the defensive issues that have plagued their start to the season. Fans can track the evolving standings as the campaign progresses.
Darren Ferguson's side must quickly regroup ahead of their next fixture. They travel to face Milton Keynes Dons on September 12th. MK Dons currently sit 18th in the table, making this an important early-season encounter between two sides looking to climb away from the lower reaches. The full schedule of upcoming matches is available on the club's fixtures page.
The match represents an immediate opportunity for Peterborough to address their poor form. With just one victory so far, securing points on the road against a direct rival is important. The team's performance data and individual player contributions can be reviewed in detail on the stats section of the site.
Barry Bannan's comments and the subsequent fallout add another layer to this fixture's narrative. While the midfielder claimed he had the last laugh with the victory, Peterborough United's focus must now shift entirely to preparation for the trip to Stadium MK. The squad available for that match will be listed on the official squad page ahead of kickoff.
