Month: May 2016
Westwood picked for Euro 2016 squad
Keiren Westwood has been selected in Martin O’Neill’s Republic of Ireland squad for Euro 2016. Westwood joins West Ham’s Darren Randolph and veteran Shay Given as O’Neill’s three keepers, with Everton’s Aiden McGeady – on loan at Hillsborough for the last three months of the season – also chosen for the squad.
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We’ll be back says chairman Chansiri
Chairman Dejphon Chansiri has spoken of his hurt – coupled with immense pride – after watching our play-off final defeat on Saturday. He said: “We came within one match of reaching the Premier League, which is arguably the pinnacle of the game. So right now, I am hurting and so sorry that we could not take that […]
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Championship fixtures release date
Next season’s Championship fixtures will be released on Wednesday, June 22, with the season kicking off on August 6. In addition, if we were to be involved in the play-off final again, it is scheduled for Monday, May 29, 2017.
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Fans take plaudits from boss and players
Carlos Carvalhal and his players have been sending their thanks to the fans via Twitter after the disappointment of Saturday’s play-off final defeat. Manager Carvalhal tweeted: ‘I’m very proud “best fans in new Wembley so far” told me a responsible from stadium. WAWAW’ Fernando Forestieri: ‘Thank you so much for all your support. This season we […]
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Carlos: Work starts now for next season
Carlos Carvalhal is already looking to next season after the disappointment of defeat against Hull in yesterday’s Championship play-off final at Wembley. Speaking after the single goal heartbreak, Carvalhal said the planning for the new campaign will start straightaway. He said: “We don’t need revolution. We have created a good base for Sheffield Wednesday but we […]
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Wednesday’s play-off final line-up
Westwood, Hunt, Lees, Loovens, Pudil, Wallace, Bannan, Lee, Hutchinson, Forestieri, Hooper.
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Lopez or Hutch for midfield spot in final?
Carlos Carvalhal’s only selection poser for Saturday’s Wembley play-off final with Hull looks to be in midfield. He could name the side that started the 1-1 semi-final second leg draw at Brighton 11 days ago but has to choose in midfield between Alex Lopez and Sam Hutchinson. Lopez, who replaced Hutchinson in the final weeks of the season […]
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Spelling out our play-off final message
Wednesday fans will be getting their message across to millions of TV viewers when the team walks out at Wembley for tomorrow’s play-off final. There will be 16,000 clap-banners placed on the Level 1 seating area and, as the players emerge from the tunnel, supporters are asked to hold up the banners, with the plain side […]
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Carlos in three-year deal as Owls eye final
Carlos Carvalhal revealed he has signed a three-year contract with Wednesday as the club prepares for its biggest match in many a year. Speaking just 48 hours before the Championship play-off final with Hull City, Carvalhal said he agreed the deal with chairman Dejphon Chansiri earlier in the year. He said he is enjoying life […]
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If you haven’t got a ticket then get to Mabels
London Owls without a ticket for Saturday’s Championship play-off final can watch the game on TV with fellow Wednesdayites at our usual meeting place in the capital – Mabels Tavern. For those not familiar with the venue, you’ll find it in Mabledon Place, WC1 9AZ, situated just off the Euston Road and between St Pancras and Euston stations.
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