Sheffield Wednesday Captain Barry Bannan Urges for Takeover Boost

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Sheffield Wednesday Captain Barry Bannan Urges for Takeover Boost

Sheffield Wednesday is facing significant challenges in the current Championship season. The team has experienced an 18-point deduction due to entering administration and financial regulation breaches. With only one league victory out of 20 matches, they currently languish at the bottom of the standings, 29 points away from safety.

Barry Bannan Calls for Action amid Turbulence

Barry Bannan, the club’s captain, has acknowledged the difficulties but emphasizes the need for improvement on the pitch. “There’s only so much blame we can place on administration and point deductions,” he stated. “Now we need to start winning games.”

Current Season Struggles

Total points deducted: 18
Points deducted for administration: 12
Points deducted for financial breaches: 6
Championship wins: 1
Championship losses: 13
Current league position: Bottom of the table
Points from safety: 29

Bannan has expressed frustration over the team’s performances. “We need to be a lot better. There’s no time for excuses now,” he added, indicating a strong desire to turn the situation around.

Squad Limitations and Upcoming Matches

The team faces further challenges, as key players Josh Windass and Michael Smith left during the summer. Additionally, star talents like Djeidi Gassama and Anthony Musaba were sold, leaving the squad threadbare.

With a busy schedule of four games in ten days approaching over Christmas, resources are even more stretched. Players Yan Valery and Sean Fusire have left to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations. The situation has led to manager Henrik Pedersen stating that he has only eight senior players with Championship experience available, relying heavily on younger players from U21 and U18 squads.

Seeking a Takeover and Transfer Boost

Despite these difficulties, Bannan remains hopeful. He mentioned that the recent signing of free agents Liam Cooper and Nathan Redmond could help bolster the squad. Furthermore, he believes that a takeover could be beneficial as the January transfer window approaches.

“It would be great if a takeover is completed in time for next month’s transfer window,” Bannan said. “This could give us much-needed support in player recruitment and mark the beginning of a turnaround.”