Paul Warne described chants directed at him as "sad" but thanked the supporters for not targeting his Derby County squad.

Warne was subjected to chants about his football from a section of the fanbase during the second half of Derby's 1-0 defeat to Sheffield United at the end of which there were boos at the final whistle.

Ben Brereton Diaz's goal settled the Championship clash which inflicted a seventh straight league defeat on a Derby side that struggled to create chances. Asked about how he felt about the chanting in the second half, Warne said: "I don't know what the manager handbook would say to that question.

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"My honest answer is that it's pretty sad. I dedicate my life to the club, but I also understand it, and as long as that is at me, that's fine. I was well aware the fans sang abuse at me but then cheered the team on for which I thank them.

"But it's sad isn't it? There is no other way of putting it. But I also understand that, where can the frustration can go? I don't want it to go towards the players so then it will be at me.

"I have to take that. You can't be a football manager and expect it any other way. I had a conversation with Chris Wilder at the final whistle and his staff about similar situations. We haven't had enough quality to win a game, and that lies with me, so I completely understand why factions of the crowd reacted the way they did.

"It's not great, and it's not something I want my family to witness, but unfortunately, if you are a manager, it comes with it."

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