Month: November 2013
Jones: I can still get us out of trouble
A defiant Dave Jones says he believes he is still the man to lead Wednesday away from the relegation zone, despite yet another defeat at Blackpool today. The 2-0 reverse at Bloomfield Road, coupled with Yeovil’s 3-0 win at Watford, drops us to joint bottom of the table, along with a Barnsley side who reacted to […]
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What now for Dave Jones after another defeat?
Dave Jones’ managerial future at Hillsborough hangs by the thinnest of threads after yet another defeat this afternoon – this time 2-0 at Blackpool. It leaves us with just one win in 16 games, joint bottom of the table with Barnsley and six points from safety. Jones had called for more fight from the Wednesday […]
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Three changes for Owls … but no Loovens
New loanee signing Glenn Loovens is not included in the Wednesday line-up at Blackpool today. Giles Coke, Jacques Maghoma and Seyi Olofinjana are all in the starting line-up, with Stephen McPhail and Matty Fryatt dropping to the bench and Michail Antonoio out with a knee injury. Kieran Lee returns to the squad after a lengthy lay-off […]
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Owls wait for go-ahead over Loovens deal
Wednesday are waiting for international clearance before considering a starting place for Glenn Loovens at Blackpool tomorrow. The former Celtic central defender has agreed to join the Owls on a short-term deal but we need the nod from the Spanish FA before Loovens can make his debut. Loovens, 30, has been training with us recently after leaving Real Zaragoza in […]
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Keeper goes out on loan to Stalybridge
Keeper Arron Jameson has joined Conference North side Stalybridge Celtic on a month-long loan. Jameson, 24, has found his chances of making the first team squad limited for the immediate future after the loan signing of Damian Martinez from Arsenal. The latter has now ousted Chris Kirkland from the number one spot and Jameson will be looking […]
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Jones issues rallying call to the players
Dave Jones has called for his players to show a fighting spirit and togetherness ahead of the trip to Blackpool on Saturday. Jones goes into the match under intense pressure, with Wednesday in danger of getting firmly entrenched in the relegation bottom three after just one win in 15 games. He received what could be […]
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Maguire ‘sent to Coventry’ in loan deal
Chris Maguire has left Hillsborough in a loan deal which takes him to division one Coventry. Striker Maguire has failed to command a regular starting place since Dave Jones brought him to S6 for the start of last season and he has rarely figured in the matchday sqauds in recent months. His loan deal runs until January 5 and […]
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Antonio doubtful for trip to Blackpool
Michail Antonio is an injury concern as Wednesday go in search of a much-needed victory at Blackpool on Saturday. The winger, who has had a disappointing start to the season and was substituted against Huddersfield, tweaked a knee in training and Dave Jones says it will be a late decision on whether he is fit […]
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Injury sidelines Zayatte for up to eight weeks
Kamil Zayatte could be out until the New Year after suffering an ankle injury. Dave Jones said the central defender is likely to be out for between six to eight weeks. Miguel Llera, who replaced Zayatte against Huddersfield, is expected to stay in the side for the trip to his former club, Blackpool, next Saturday. Roger Johnson […]
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Why Kirkland was dropped from Owls line up
Dave Jones has explained why Chris Kirkland was surprisingly dropped for the Huddersfield match. Kirkland has been a model of consistency since joining us in 2012 and could hardly be blamed for our shocking start to this season. However Jones left Kirkland out against the Terriers, with Arsenal loanee keeper Damian Martinez making his debut, […]
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