Ex Rangers ace hurt by Sheffield United critics as he can't understand 'hostility' amid life-changing factor
The ex Rangers midfielder is now at Hull City where battling against Sheffield United turned stormy.
A former Rangers star insists he can’t understand hostilities from Sheffield United fans towards him - as his own chairman criticised him.
John Lundstram swapped the English Championship side for Ibrox in 2021 and played a key role in the run to Seville for 2022’s Europa League final. moved on from Rangers to Trabzonspor during 2024 and has been back at Championship level on loan with Hull City this season, but Lundstram didn’t enjoy his weekend too much, sent off during a 2-1 defeat at Bramall Lane.
Booked for a second time with the game at 1-1, Danny Ings soon struck to win the game for Sheffield United. Lundstram was left hurt by the Blades critics who didn’t give him a welcome return to Yorkshire as he insisted his free agent exit to Rangers was one that couldn’t be turned down.
Why did John Lundstram leave Sheffield United for Rangers?
A social media post from Lundstram read: “I never do this, but I’m sorry to the Hull fans today, fine margins decide games and I feel I cost us today. I apologise! The reception from the Blades fans hurt a lot today also, I don’t understand the hostility, I absolutely love the club, gave everything I had for the club and was part of maybe the best Sheffield United team in history.
“I left because I couldn’t turn down the opportunity to change mine and my family‘s lives. I just wanted to apologise to the Hull fans and say I love Sheffield United and it will always hold a special place in my heart!”
Hull chairman, Acun Ilicali, responded on social media and wasn’t happy with Lundstram’s response. His focus was instead on injustices against his side in the match after the midfielder’s sending off and a penalty against the Tigers that was converted by Sheffield United. He hit out in a detailed response: “Dear Lunny, We are still feeling the pain of the three points stolen from us today.
What happened to Hull City in match vs Sheffield United?
“We believe that the most important thing today that we need to talk about is losing three points by terrible referee decisions. On an afternoon filled with disappointment for us, as I read your statement, I would expect it to be more about the injustice on the pitch and less about the disappointment you felt from the fans of your former club.
“We are a big family, we have one dream. We have a great team, strong coach and the best fans fully focused on reaching the playoffs. hope you’ll feel better in the future with the genuine love and support from our Hull City fans.”