abrodie2002 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY: Owls to go up again! Published: 13 August 2012 Dream: We have the players to win back-to-back promotions, says Michail Antonio. Picture: pa wire 0 comments By Paul Thompson Sheffield Wednesday MICHAIL Antonio has begun the final countdown to the new season by insisting that Sheffield Wednesday are capable of earning a second successive promotion. First up is tonight’s Capital One Cup tie at Oldham but the Championship campaign which begins at Derby on Saturday is central to the club’s ambitions. Antonio, who played a key part in promotion from League One, believes that the Owls will have the players who could take them into the Premier League. “The aim is to get promotion, and if we don’t get it then to make sure we stay in this league,†the £700,000-plus winger told The Star. “You never want to look back; you always want to look forward: we all have the dream of getting back-to-back promotions. “I think we have the players to do it and we have made some quality signings.†Antonio, who was landed after a summer-long chase by the Owls, admitted that he always wanted to return to Hillsborough after his success on loan last season but there was a time when he doubted whether his move from Reading would go through. “I loved every single minute when I was here last season. “But it took over two months for the deal to get done and I was starting to think it wasn’t going to happen, when the clubs didn’t manage to come to an agreement when we were both in Portugal. “I always wanted to come back. As soon as I got back into training I knew I was a Wednesdayite. “Fans tweeted me non-stop from May 5 telling me to come back, right until the day I signed. “The only way I can repay their faith in me is by playing games and playing well. “I don’t even know if I’m going to play yet. I have to try to get a place. “Nothing at all is guaranteed in football. If you don’t perform, you don’t get given anything. You have to earn it yourself.†Boss Dave Jones has given no clues about his starting line-up at Oldham but says: “Whatever team I put out, it will be one that I honestly believe will win. “That will be the same for every game while I’m here.†More Sharing ServicesShare | Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email Share on print Log in/sign up to post or report a comment. Comments must adhere to our house rules. Sign Up Login Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sultan_Pepper Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Boss Dave Jones has given no clues about his starting line-up at Oldham but says: “Whatever team I put out, it will be one that I honestly believe will win." Is it me or does that sound like he's not putting out a first choice 11 tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Is it me or does that sound like he's not putting out a first choice 11 tonight? Yep that's how I interpret it too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcclesallOwl Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 “I always wanted to come back. As soon as I got back into training I knew I was a Wednesdayite. 3rd song for him.. Michail he's a Wednesdayite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrodie2002 Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Is it me or does that sound like he's not putting out a first choice 11 tonight? If we win then who cares?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senwar Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Is it me or does that sound like he's not putting out a first choice 11 tonight? To be honest, its highly unlikely we'd go with the Derby game starting 11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Waterthorpeowl Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Top bloke! 'i knew is was a wednesdayite' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Askham89 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I love the lads ambition just what we need! I've been a Wednesday fan all my life and I've never been so excited for a season to start after the bad decade we have all had to put up with onwards and upwards uto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWEDFM Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Great attitude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraiseOrGrumble Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 As soon as I got back into training I knew I was a Wednesdayite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzy85 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I love the lads ambition just what we need! I've been a Wednesday fan all my life and I've never been so excited for a season to start after the bad decade we have all had to put up with onwards and upwards uto THIS i havent been this excitied since the days of di canio and carbone. I'm literally ready to wet myself im that excited for this season UTO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzy85 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I'd like to see us do well in the cup competitions too so i hope its a descent team DJ fields tonight, hope Antonio gets a run too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dukeries Owl Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 fringe players to play tonight by sounds of it then So that rules out any player with a parting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzy85 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 So that rules out any player with a parting? oh dear....i still laughed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdan450 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 It wont let me log in or sign up Anyone else having the same problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalowlisback Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Bit of a mixed message to be honest. "The aim is to get promotion, and if we don't get it then to make sure we stay in this league". Not that inspiring really. I also thought we'd name a strong 1st 11 for tonight - doesn't really sound like we will do though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiJ Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Bit of a mix of first choice and second string perhaps? Getting flashbacks of those horror games against Blackpool and Bradford last season in the cups on Sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dukeries Owl Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 It was interesting to note that Blackpool put out a full strength team against Morecambe yesterday. That didn't go very well did it, still another chance to savour Ian Holloway's bizarre grip on reality after the game. ***! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamb1253 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Is it me or does that sound like he's not putting out a first choice 11 tonight? I'm glad he's said that. I don't think its worth risking the team that will play at Derby. Look at Barnsley, they had the keeper sent off, and a player stretchered off. As much as I'd quite enjoy a cup run, I'd sacrifice tonight in exchange for three points on Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee A Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 So the aim is to either get promoted or not get relegated, that's good to know. Dont think we'll be in danger of relegation, but promotion might be a bit of a stretch this season, nice to finally see some real ambition coming out of Hillsborough though, long may that continue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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