Sheffield Wednesday fan Michael Vaughan angers Leeds United fans with "We'll beat you at Wembley" tweet

Sheffield Wednesday supporting England cricket legend Michael Vaughan has come under fire from Leeds United fans - after suggesting the Owls lost against the West Yorkshire Championship rivals so they can beat them in the play-off final at Wembley.
Michael Vaughan angered Leeds fans on Twitter.Michael Vaughan angered Leeds fans on Twitter.
Michael Vaughan angered Leeds fans on Twitter.

The Wednesday supporting star took to Twitter after Saturday's 1-0 defeat for his side saw Leeds strengthen their grip in the play-off race by moving up to fourth while the Owls' challenge is stuttering in sixth spot.

Immediately after the game, the cricket ace, tweeted: "We look like we are doing all we can to finish 6th so we can beat Leeds at Wembley ... #Tactics #WAWAW."

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But the sportsman's tongue in cheek quip didn't go down too well with United fans who took to social media to blast his comments.

Ian Corke tweeted: @MichaelVaughan as a cricketer you were immense, as a comedian you are tragic. Ref was playing for you and you still lost #lufc #mot #wafll

While Jonah Rolls wrote: @MichaelVaughan how many points have you got? How many you taken off leeds this season? Just gonna heave that there...

User ChrisB6000 added: @MichaelVaughan well, it doesn't seem to matter which end of the M1 we play at we seem to win #lufc

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And Gary Booth tweeted: @MichaelVaughan in yer dreams mate... Fulham looking good for 6th.. just saying."

Another user, Stander7 LUFC wrote: @MichaelVaughan stick to cricket fella you are literally clueless when it comes to football it's embarrassing."

And George Macpherson tweeted the star to say: @MichaelVaughan Beg to differ. Leeds to go to Wembley and your to to lose in the play offs."