@owlstalk Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Owls youngster Matt Penney has joined Mansfield on loan until the end of the season. The Wednesday academy product makes his move to the promotion-chasing League Two outfit ahead of their home clash with Barnet on Saturday. Having risen up through the youth ranks at Hillsborough, Penney signed his maiden Owls professional contract in October 2015. In January 2018, Penney extended with Wednesday until summer 2019. The move to Field Mill represents the 19-year-old’s second loan switch away from the club, having gained valuable first team experience in 2016/17 with Bradford. Since his return to Hillsborough, Penney has been a mainstay in Neil Thompson’s Owls Under-23 squad. And upon signing his new deal with Wednesday, he told swfc.co.uk earlier this month: “My biggest aim is to play for Sheffield Wednesday in the first team and with a big push and hard graft, that’s what I hope to achieve" “First team football is the next big step for me. If that means going out on loan, then I have no problem with that.” Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowl Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Top lad, I hope he achieves his aim. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiJ Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Still very young. Having seen him playing in the flesh he's certainly got some talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 He's clearly the new Scot Cam, Steven Pass, Mark McKeever, Rocky Leckaj and Mark Platts all rolled into one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanye West Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Great attitude to have, good luck to him. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallyCinnamon Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Our brightest prospect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshallovercome Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Shame he didn't get a game at left wing back, especially with Fox not pulling up any trees, would have been good to see what he can do. Anyways, good luck Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malek Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Shame he didn't get chance here, especially with Fox not impressing. Good luck at Mansfield Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopparberg Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 That’s the right attitude. Good luck to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewsburyowl58 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Hey George, have you heard what Matt is saying !!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveger Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Fantastic attitude from a youngster at our club, so glad that at least 99% of them have a great attitude, great potential Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnsleyOwl96 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Lets hope he has a good spell and plays plenty of games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm an Essex Owl Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Great attitude. Good luck Matt. He'll need it with the Fatman as his boss... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryPlopper Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Watched this kid play many many times and he certainly has an eye for a pass. I wondered if he would get some time under Jos early doors but clearly he thinks that Penney is just a little bit of a gamble still right now. 18 months from now, I think the gamble will be negligible. I can see him moving further up the pitch as he matures also, however obviously that's down to people who know far more than I do. I am confident Penney will get his aim and play for Wednesday at Hillsborough in front of a big crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny12Inch Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Who decided they should be the kits in the match pictured? Ludicrous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Turpin Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 20 hours ago, George said: He's clearly the new Scot Cam, Steven Pass, Mark McKeever, Rocky Leckaj and Mark Platts all rolled into one. He's no Tony Simmons though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetsheri Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Should have sent Fox instead.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Patience paid off for Mansfield Town with the loan signing of hot Sheffield Wednesday prospect Matt Penney ahead of other bigger chasing clubs. And Stags boss Steve Evans said several Wednesday stars had already told him the 19-year-old’s arrival at the One Call Stadium could yet prove to be the signing of the window. “The boy has got everything. I don’t think there is any doubt that had Carlos Carvalho stayed at Sheffield Wednesday, this kid would have already been in the first team,” said Evans. “When the news broke last night that we’d signed him, I got texts from experienced Sheffield Wednesday first teamers that I know personally, saying to me that this could be the signing of the transfer window. “It was a big statement for them to make – but each one of them said it separately. “It shows we have an exciting talent. He is 19 years old and I’ve told him he has to come here and work so hard and then go back to Hillsborough in the summer saying he is ready for Championship football. “But you have to do it very, very well at this level to be ready for Championship football.” Penney is likely to be used as a winger, but is very versatile. “He is very comfortable as an attacking full back but he is more comfortable as an attacking wide midfield player on either side,” said Evans. “People only have to look at YouTube to see an array of goals from this young man. “I am not sending this kid up to be anything he’s not. He is a young man with a real chance. “We have given him his first chance to play at first team level – and we’ve had to beat some other clubs to get him here. “Locality plays a part and we know the people that look after Matt very well. We also know the Sheffield Wednesday staff really well.” Evans said Mansfield had stayed patient and persistent in their pursuit of the youngster and paid tribute to club CEO Carolyn Radford for achieving his signature. “Matt is a kid we have been talking to Sheffield Wednesday about for two and a half weeks on an almost daily basis,” he said. “To be fair to Carolyn Radford she has had the patience of a saint to get this over the line. She is Saint Carolyn today! “Thankfully the chief executive at Wednesday, who is a fantastic professional, and Carolyn, who is the same, got it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlZfan84 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 1 minute ago, Walt said: Patience paid off for Mansfield Town with the loan signing of hot Sheffield Wednesday prospect Matt Penney ahead of other bigger chasing clubs. And Stags boss Steve Evans said several Wednesday stars had already told him the 19-year-old’s arrival at the One Call Stadium could yet prove to be the signing of the window. “The boy has got everything. I don’t think there is any doubt that had Carlos Carvalho stayed at Sheffield Wednesday, this kid would have already been in the first team,” said Evans. “When the news broke last night that we’d signed him, I got texts from experienced Sheffield Wednesday first teamers that I know personally, saying to me that this could be the signing of the transfer window. “It was a big statement for them to make – but each one of them said it separately. “It shows we have an exciting talent. He is 19 years old and I’ve told him he has to come here and work so hard and then go back to Hillsborough in the summer saying he is ready for Championship football. “But you have to do it very, very well at this level to be ready for Championship football.” Penney is likely to be used as a winger, but is very versatile. “He is very comfortable as an attacking full back but he is more comfortable as an attacking wide midfield player on either side,” said Evans. “People only have to look at YouTube to see an array of goals from this young man. “I am not sending this kid up to be anything he’s not. He is a young man with a real chance. “We have given him his first chance to play at first team level – and we’ve had to beat some other clubs to get him here. “Locality plays a part and we know the people that look after Matt very well. We also know the Sheffield Wednesday staff really well.” Evans said Mansfield had stayed patient and persistent in their pursuit of the youngster and paid tribute to club CEO Carolyn Radford for achieving his signature. “Matt is a kid we have been talking to Sheffield Wednesday about for two and a half weeks on an almost daily basis,” he said. “To be fair to Carolyn Radford she has had the patience of a saint to get this over the line. She is Saint Carolyn today! “Thankfully the chief executive at Wednesday, who is a fantastic professional, and Carolyn, who is the same, got it done. YEAH GOOD ONE STEVE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalowlisback Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, Walt said: Patience paid off for Mansfield Town with the loan signing of hot Sheffield Wednesday prospect Matt Penney ahead of other bigger chasing clubs. And Stags boss Steve Evans said several Wednesday stars had already told him the 19-year-old’s arrival at the One Call Stadium could yet prove to be the signing of the window. “The boy has got everything. I don’t think there is any doubt that had Carlos Carvalho stayed at Sheffield Wednesday, this kid would have already been in the first team,” said Evans. “When the news broke last night that we’d signed him, I got texts from experienced Sheffield Wednesday first teamers that I know personally, saying to me that this could be the signing of the transfer window. “It was a big statement for them to make – but each one of them said it separately. “It shows we have an exciting talent. He is 19 years old and I’ve told him he has to come here and work so hard and then go back to Hillsborough in the summer saying he is ready for Championship football. “But you have to do it very, very well at this level to be ready for Championship football.” Penney is likely to be used as a winger, but is very versatile. “He is very comfortable as an attacking full back but he is more comfortable as an attacking wide midfield player on either side,” said Evans. “People only have to look at YouTube to see an array of goals from this young man. “I am not sending this kid up to be anything he’s not. He is a young man with a real chance. “We have given him his first chance to play at first team level – and we’ve had to beat some other clubs to get him here. “Locality plays a part and we know the people that look after Matt very well. We also know the Sheffield Wednesday staff really well.” Evans said Mansfield had stayed patient and persistent in their pursuit of the youngster and paid tribute to club CEO Carolyn Radford for achieving his signature. “Matt is a kid we have been talking to Sheffield Wednesday about for two and a half weeks on an almost daily basis,” he said. “To be fair to Carolyn Radford she has had the patience of a saint to get this over the line. She is Saint Carolyn today! “Thankfully the chief executive at Wednesday, who is a fantastic professional, and Carolyn, who is the same, got it done. Steve Evans talking poop again. He would get nowhere the 1st team if CC was still here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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