How Amazon upset both Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday fans with this tweet

Internet giant Amazon has upset both Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday fans on Twitter.
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The media giant’s Prime Video Sport channel was promoting Sheffield United’s upcoming game against Newcastle United – but upset fans by simply calling the Blades ‘Sheffield’ on Twitter.

Fans were quick to point out the blunder, with one, SUFC Memories, writing: “@primevideosport you have got this so incredibly wrong. You’ve not shown a game yet and you’ve already lost us.” Amazon were quick to respond and replied: “Can you tell us a bit more about this issue, and we will be more than happy to assist you further? SUFC memories hit back: “ There are two clubs in Sheffield, both of which are mightily offended by this post and sheer lack of research/thought gone into it.”

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Trying to smooth matters, Amazon replied: “Hi, we do appreciate your feedback on this. Please take pride in knowing that currently there is only one team from Sheffield featuring in the Premier League.”

Another user wrote: “SHEFFIELD UNITED clearly we need to shout it to you. Will you be calling City and United just Manchester as well then?” and another added: “It’s not difficult..... UNITED.”

@Sam14006675 posted: “Show some respect, even Sheff Utd would be better.”

And Brian Duffy added: “It doesn’t matter, Sheffield is the oldest club in the world and currently play non-league. There are two professional teams in the premier league and neither of them should be referred to as just ‘Sheffield.’

This Thursday's game will be screened live on Amazon Prime.