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1st September 2018
07:33pm BST

"I apologise to Steve Bruce and the Aston Villa players because it’s not acceptable. It’s a little bit of over-enthusiasm.
"We’re in our second season in the division and it’s one good performance. We feel there are clubs in the Championship who talk the talk and don’t walk the walk. I want us to be humble so there’s no way that I will allow that to get out of hand."
The man in the opposite dugout, Steve Bruce, admits that he didn't hear the jibe but wasn't surprised to see Wilder offer his apology.
"It’s typical of Chris to apologise because he’s as honest as they come," said Bruce, who hasn't managed a win in any of his last five games in charge.
"I’ve known him a long, long time. I didn’t hear it, though. I was more taken back by what’s going on the pitch.
"I have enough of my own worries to listen to the drivel of some commentator."Explore more on these topics: