Players clash after Sheffield United's Anel Ahmedhodzic reacts to Coventry City's Norman Bassett

Championship match descends into chaos as sending off sparks huge brawl

Sheffield United defender Anel Ahmedhodzic was shown a red card for pushing Coventry City goalscorer Norman Bassette minutes before the half-time whistle was blown

23 Nov 2024, 13:46 by Ben Husband · The Mirror

Sheffield United and Coventry City players clashed on the pitch after Anel Ahmedhodzic sparked a huge brawl.

The Blades defender was shown a straight red card after lashing out at Norman Bassette in the closing moments of the first half. Ahmedhodzic was initially fouled by the Sky Blues striker - who had already scored for the home side - before Bassette shouted at his opponent and appeared to grab him by the back of the neck.

This prompted a furious reaction from Ahmedhidzic who proceeded to push Bassette in the throat, with players from both sides then rushing to the incident.

Referee Darren Bond eventually diffused the situation, before showing a red card to the Sheffield United player and yellow for the Coventry star.

Ahmedhodzic was shown a red card, with Bassette cautioned

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