@owlstalk Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Jayden Onen has joined Sheffield Wednesday after a successful trial spell. The attacking midfielder has spent time this season training with the Owls and has featured on one occasion for Lee Bullen’s Under-23s. During our 23s’ 1-1 draw with Coventry back in September, Onen registered an assist for Basile Zottos’ first half strike. The 20-year-old began his early academy years with the likes of Arsenal, Crystal Palace and Brighton before joining Brentford B. During his two years with the Bees from 2018 to 2020, Onen had a short loan spell with National League side Bromley in 2019. The young forward spent last season with Championship side Reading and made two appearances for the Royals. Onen will link up with our Under-23 squad, who face Hull City at Stocksbridge on Wednesday (12 noon k/o). He told swfc.co.uk: “I’m delighted to get it all signed and sorted and my main focus is to get as fit as I can. “I got a little taste of first team football last season with Reading and made my debut against Norwich - it’s made me hungry for more. I know what I need to do and where I want to be. “I had a good week training here, spent time with the first team and the lads were very welcoming and now I just want to push on. “I played in the game at Coventry and I thought we played really well that day, there were a lot of young lads from the club playing but they did well and now I can’t wait to get started.” 2 3 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxonOwl Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 It's a sin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0742 Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Interesting that we had him in for a game in September but he's only just signing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Reyt signing 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelerian Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 20 years old, and so far has been at: Arsenal Palace Brighton Brentford Reading Us Am I being cynical, or does that raise a red flag somewhat? Anyway, welcome to the madhouse young man. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HootHoot Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Just now, steelerian said: 20 years old, and so far has been at: Arsenal Palace Brighton Brentford Reading Us Am I being cynical, or does that raise a red flag somewhat? Anyway, welcome to the madhouse young man. A lot of clubs for a youngster. Either he doesn't have what it takes or he's after more football. I hope he kicks on and we see what he's capable of. I have to say, I do like the increased focus on youth at the club. It's a welcome change from signing washed-up has beens. (Berahino excluded of course) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flo Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 6 minutes ago, steelerian said: 20 years old, and so far has been at: Arsenal Palace Brighton Brentford Reading Us Am I being cynical, or does that raise a red flag somewhat? Anyway, welcome to the madhouse young man. Yes I get the feeling he might be lying about his age like that defender that Newcastle signed 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopparberg Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Hopefully he can break into the squad like Dele did. Attacking mid would be helpful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sensible Soccer Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Good luck to him. Football is so hard for these youngsters to break into. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted December 6, 2021 Author Share Posted December 6, 2021 1 minute ago, Sensible Soccer said: Good luck to him. Football is so hard for these youngsters to break into. So true Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRADDO Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Welcome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRightSide Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 It's an Onen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.. Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Interesting, really long trial. Had some really decent highlights for Reading's U23's IIRC and was only released because of their severe financial problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dronfield_SWFC Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Same could have been said of Vardy Maybe the setbacks make him kick into a higher gear. Players click at different ages. Look at Ryan Lowe he was about 45 before it clicked for him 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
room0035 Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Just what we need another midfielder who will never make the first team. how about we give Hunt, Waldock, Farmer, Glover, Adedoyin, Hagan etc Look where he has been seems to have got found out at premiership youth and championship youth level. I wonder if he is a Christian as looks a strange signing when you look at the players we already have in that position. would rather like to see young centre backs sign. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AthensOwl Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Future headline? Outbreak of Onen-ism in S6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.. Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silkstone Owl Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Has he got a YouTube highlights video I can watch? I wanna be sure my praise is well placed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Sensible Soccer said: Good luck to him. Football is so hard for these youngsters to break into. Agree. Been around a few clubs, time to get his head down, work hard and kick on now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helmut_rooster Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Mike Hunt said: Reyt signing Absolutely, palmtreetastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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