@owlstalk Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 The Sheffield Wednesday Under-23s posted a point away at Watford on Monday afternoon, which on another day could have been all three given the level of performance from the visitors. Neil Thompson’s men largely dominated from the off, created a barrage of chances, hit the woodwork three times but in the end had to settle for a point. Connor Kirby was the man on target for Wednesday after the break to cancel out Dion Pereira’s first half free kick. A sense of frustration with the result but a big positive for the Owls was the inclusion of returning defender Joost van Aken, who played the full 90 minutes. During a strong start to the game, Fraser Preston and Preslav Borukov both saw good chances go begging inside the first ten minutes and the former went closer still when he struck the post midway through the first half. Kirby then hit the upright with a low angled drive from Joe West’s cutback and all that was missing for Wednesday was the all-important breakthrough. But against the run of play on 35 minutes, in fortuitous circumstances, Watford went ahead as Pereira’s free kick deceived Dan Wallis and crept over the line. That was more than harsh on the Owls and it almost got worse before the break but for Wallis denying Dennon Lewis from point blank range from the very next attack. In-form striker Borukov went close with a curling effort just wide of the mark on 60 minutes, moments before the leveller arrived. Ashley Baker’s well-hit strike cannoned off the crossbar and Kirby was on hand to smash home on the rebound. The Owls created one final opening in an attempt to complete the comeback three minutes from time but Borukov’s header was stopped by Nathan Gartside in the last action of note. Owls: Wallis, Baker, Van Aken, Nielsen, O’Grady (O’Brien 87), Dawodu (Hughes 62), West, J Lee (Brennan 72), Kirby, Preston, Borukov Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
room0035 Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 I do have to ask when Bannan, Abdi are also meant to be back in training as are Hutch, Fessi, Westwood why are we not taking advance and playing the 3 allowed over age players. Where has Abdi disappeared to again - if we stopped paying his wages I bet to would be fit in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsyowl Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 we've got barry brennan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanye West Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 4 minutes ago, room0035 said: I do have to ask when Bannan, Abdi are also meant to be back in training as are Hutch, Fessi, Westwood why are we not taking advance and playing the 3 allowed over age players. Where has Abdi disappeared to again - if we stopped paying his wages I bet to would be fit in no time. Hutch and Bannan played at the weekend, so I can't see us playing them in such quick succession yet. The rest might not be available to play, or might be doing some other form of recovery which doesn't involve playing for the 23's. I think you're wrong about Abdi as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigash_swfc Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 One of the players to build a team around next season. Joost Van Aken, Adam Reach, Barry Bannan, Tom Lees Jack Hunt, Kieran Lee, Sam Hutchinson, Lucas Joao Gary Hooper Fernando Forestieri Some right quality there, imagine if we can add some successful recruitment to that lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A E Neuman NYowl Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Get him in at left back/wingback on Saturday. Has to be better than what we have been playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Reachs left peg Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 We’re was Hirst again ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitcat Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 21 minutes ago, Adam Reachs left peg said: We’re was Hirst again ? Released early from his contract. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardo Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 45 minutes ago, Adam Reachs left peg said: We’re was Hirst again ? Playing for Engerland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookowl Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 58 minutes ago, Adam Reachs left peg said: We’re was Hirst again ? Called up to England squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldishowl Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 2 hours ago, room0035 said: I do have to ask when Bannan, Abdi are also meant to be back in training as are Hutch, Fessi, Westwood why are we not taking advance and playing the 3 allowed over age players. Where has Abdi disappeared to again - if we stopped paying his wages I bet to would be fit in no time. They daren’t send Fessi to Watford, he might not come back 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 2 hours ago, room0035 said: I do have to ask when Bannan, Abdi are also meant to be back in training as are Hutch, Fessi, Westwood why are we not taking advance and playing the 3 allowed over age players. Where has Abdi disappeared to again - if we stopped paying his wages I bet to would be fit in no time. How would not paying his wages make him fit again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debram Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Great news, another one to add to the Preston squad, looks like were turning the corner and cant come too soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
room0035 Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 42 minutes ago, Watson said: How would not paying his wages make him fit again? Abdi is not injured, is not training is not playing but has no problem picking up his salary. Stop paying his wages at least he will come to you they you can ask him why the f he is not playing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 1 minute ago, room0035 said: Abdi is not injured, is not training is not playing but has no problem picking up his salary. Stop paying his wages at least he will come to you they you can ask him why the f he is not playing. I'm sure if he's capable of training then he will be training. If they stop paying his wages then I would guess they would be in breach of contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest timrud Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 So the photo of Abdi training today isn't real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casbahowl Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 59 minutes ago, timrud said: So the photo of Abdi training today isn't real? You’re wasting your time pal . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areNOTwhatTHEYseem Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 (edited) Good news indeed to have so many players returning from injury. I know van Aken has been inconsistent so far, but he's hardly had the most settled team or defence to step into, has he? I really think there's far more to come from him, and I hope to see him kick on next season. His range of passing is superb for a centre back, and could be a real weapon if used correctly. We just need him to adapt to the speed and physicality of Championship football. Edited March 20, 2018 by areNOTwhatTHEYseem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peake Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Bit strange that Abdi didn't play unless he's considered fully fit but just not good enough to get in the first team? Glad to see Van Aken back, I'm hoping he'll shine from now until the end of the season in a back 3. I'm a bit apprehensive about the thought of him at LWB but can't knock it until we've tried it I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debram Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 4 minutes ago, Peake said: Bit strange that Abdi didn't play unless he's considered fully fit but just not good enough to get in the first team? Glad to see Van Aken back, I'm hoping he'll shine from now until the end of the season in a back 3. I'm a bit apprehensive about the thought of him at LWB but can't knock it until we've tried it I guess. Abdi is a mystery that the great Poirot would find hard to solve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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