Carlton Palmer expressed his happiness following Sheffield Wednesday’s announcement of Josh Windass extending his contract with the club. Windass initially joined the Owls on loan in the January 2020 window, a move that became permanent in the subsequent summer transfer period.
Since then, Windass has emerged as a pivotal figure at Hillsborough, amassing 135 appearances. His contributions were instrumental in a promotion campaign, and he played a significant role last season under Danny Rohl, featuring in 25 games and scoring six goals as Sheffield Wednesday defied expectations to remain in the Championship.
| Josh Windass’ Sheffield Wednesday League Record (Source: Transfermarkt) | ||||
| Season | Division | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| 2019/20 | Championship | 9 | 3 | – |
| 2020/21 | Championship | 41 | 9 | 6 |
| 2021/22 | League One | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| 2022/23 | League One | 37 | 12 | 7 |
| 2023/24 | Championship | 25 | 6 | 2 |
Josh Windass signs new Sheffield Wednesday contract
However, there were significant uncertainties surrounding the future of the 30-year-old, given that his contract with Wednesday was due to expire this summer, making him eligible for free agency.
Speculation had linked Windass with a potential move to West Bromwich Albion, but he put an end to all such talks by signing a new contract to stay in Yorkshire. This decision comes as a major boost for Danny Rohl, who has been proactive in reinforcing the squad as he prepares for his first full season in charge at Sheffield Wednesday, with several new signings already secured.
Carlton Palmer praises Sheffield Wednesday, Josh Windass deal
Ensuring Windass remained at Sheffield Wednesday was always a top priority, according to former Owls player Palmer, who emphasized the significance of this decision for the club. Palmer spoke highly of Windass’ capability to influence matches in the Championship, highlighting his importance to the team’s prospects moving forward.
“It’s fantastic news for Sheffield Wednesday,” Palmer said when speaking to Football League World.
“You can understand why he waited to see what league the club were going to be in, and obviously Josh Windass wouldn’t want to play in League One again.
“He’s a game-changer. He’s had some bad luck with injuries where he missed important parts of the season, and that may have been a worry during contract talks, but they’ve agreed a deal.
“It’s fantastic signing for the football club, he’s a very determined young man, and he’s got loads of quality. So they’ll be hoping to kick-on next season, and having someone like Josh available will help.
“There were plenty of clubs who wanted to take Josh. I think he was close to signing for West Brom, but I know Josh well, and I know he likes living in Sheffield and playing for Sheffield Wednesday, and I know the supporters love him.
“So, it’s brilliant news and things are looking very, very bright ahead of the start of the season.”