“Personal vendetta” - Sheffield Wednesday star makes admission on Derby County supporters | OneFootball

The Owls' star was given the motivation he needed by Derby supporters, after they failed to give him a warm welcome.

Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Barry Bannan has admitted that he used the reception he received from Derby County supporters as motivation to secure a win at Pride Park.

Speaking to BBC Radio Sheffield after the Owls' 2-1 win against the Rams, it's clear from his comments that he was surprised about the negative reception he got on Sunday afternoon.

It was the hosts who took the lead early on, with Marcus Harness finding Ebou Adams with a low cross. The latter didn't hesitate to fire the ball into the back of the net - and at that point - Paul Warne's side were in a decent position to go on and collect all three points.

They were able to retain this lead for a decent chunk of the game, but a bit of brilliance saw Wednesday equalise, with Bannan's perfectly executed strike proving to be a turning point in the game.

The visitors secured their winner in the 94th minute, with Callum Paterson's low cross allowing Jamal Lowe to convert.

This was a major gut punch for Derby, who had chances to secure all three points and were denied by James Beadle on numerous occasions. They sit just five points above the drop zone now, with Wednesday climbing into the top half of the table.

Barry Bannan on Derby County fan reception

For Bannan, this result was a particularly satisfying one, and not just because of his goal.

He spent a chunk of the 2008/09 season at Pride Park on loan from Aston Villa, but didn't receive a warm welcome on his return.

Speaking about the negative reception he got, the ex-Ram told BBC Radio Sheffield: "We found it hard to turn the game in the first half and I had a word with myself at half-time because I knew I had to do something special.

"I'm just glad I got the goal to get us back in the game, to get three points is amazing.

"The Derby fans were battering me in the first half and I got booked. I had a personal vendetta to come out and do something.

"The ball fell to me - it happened so quick - and I capitalised. I enjoyed my spell here when I was younger so it was a bit weird they were booing me. I thought I'd be alright here but I got the last laugh.

"The win shows you the mentality we have in the dressing room. It's a big thing for us going forward."

Barry Bannan and Sheffield Wednesday must build on Derby County win

Things can change very quickly, so the Owls need to try and build on their win.

The way in which they won the game will give them a huge boost - and the fact it came away from home will give them confidence.

They now have two home games coming up against Preston North End and Blackburn Rovers - and both of those will be seen as winnable games.

After that, they face Oxford United away from home.