English Championship

Yan Valery Overshadowed as Sheffield Wednesday Star Falters When Danny Rohl Needed a Hero

11/11/2024 Raymond 0

Sheffield Wednesday may have lost the Steel City derby, but it wasn’t for a lack of effort. The Owls brought energy and spirit, especially in the first half, where they stifled Sheffield United’s attempts to control the game. By halftime, it even looked like Wednesday might be the ones to break the deadlock. Yet, when the Blades ultimately seized the lead in the second half, one player’s absence was particularly notable: Barry Bannan.

In the build-up, Wednesday legend Lee Bullen described Bannan as “crucial” for the derby, underscoring the need for experienced players to shine. However, Bannan struggled to assert himself. His influence was limited, with missed passes, lost duels, and an uncharacteristic lack of composure. Where Wednesday needed his leadership most, he fell short, and it was Sheffield United’s midfield, led by Vinicius Souza and Callum O’Hare, that found ways to exploit the Owls.

Former Rangers star ‘agrees’ Sheffield Wednesday contract and he could be joined at Owls by current Ibrox ace

01/07/2024 Raymond 0

Sheffield Wednesday might have some reminders of Rangers this season. The Owls are reportedly interested in a current Rangers player, who would join a former Ibrox star already at the club. Josh Windass, with Sheffield Wednesday since 2020, was uncertain about his future as his contract neared its end. Despite stalled negotiations in early June, The Star has reported that Windass is now expected to stay at Hillsborough, with a deal agreed to keep him at the club. Since joining from Wigan, Windass has recorded 57 goals and assists in 135 games for Sheffield Wednesday.

Manager Danny Rohl expressed optimism about ongoing contract talks with his players, stating, “All in all, I am positive at the moment. I am still in contact with all the players, we are in talks, and now it is about finding the agreement to take the next step.” One potential new arrival is Scott Wright, a Rangers winger linked with a move to Sheffield Wednesday, who almost transferred to Turkey last summer and now faces increased competition at Rangers.