Sean Dyche says he would not insult his friend Chris Wilder by feeling sorry for him amid Sheffield United's perilous situation at the bottom of the Premier League.
Burnley, themselves just one place above the drop zone, entertain the winless Blades this evening with Wilder's men 11 points adrift of them at the foot of the table.
The two managers are close pals and have enjoyed a few boozy pre-season sessions in Portugal in recent years.
Burnley boss Sean Dyche says Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder won't want his sympathy
Dyche insists only pleasantries will be exchanged with Wilder (pictured) ahead of the game
But that will all be forgotten at Turf Moor tonight, despite the pair being in contact as recently as last week.