Sheffield Wednesday boss reacts to 'disciplined' Leicester City draw - praises 'Premier League' fans
Henrik Pedersen was pleased with how his Sheffield Wednesday players stuck together to earn a point against Leicester City.
Jerry Yates gave the Owls a very early lead as he prodded home from close range, but their hopes of a first home win of the season were hit late on as Jordan Ayew grabbed a late equaliser with an excellent strike past Pierce Charles.
It was the only time they were able to beat the goalkeeper amid what was a superb performance from him, but it did mean that the wait for a Hillsborough victory will continue a bit longer.
Pedersen spoke positively about his team’s efforts against an expensively assembled opponent, praising their culture and togetherness.
“It was a very, very intensive game,” he said afterwards. “Normally a game will settle after a period, but I don’t think this game ever settled. What a game, and what a cultured performance from the boys to leave it all on the pitch today. big respect to them…
“The team was the best player…”
“I think the team was the best player. We played against a strong individual team like Leicester, with so much individual quality. I think in the first half we competed very well, and we also had periods on the ball - but it was a defending game.
“In the second half we didn’t have the ball very much. But the boys showed ‘no evaluation, only next action’ and stayed together. They kept running, kept fighting, and showed togetherness and discipline. It was a strong culture game.”
The Owls manager went on to praise the club’s incredible fans, too, after they roared on the team at S6 once again despite the ongoing challenges.
“They were amazing,” he added. “It’s the best home game of the season. Their support, their singing, you could feel their energy everywhere. You could feel the support, and they were really amazing… From an atmosphere perspective, it was the best at home in the season. They’re Premier League level.”