Sheffield Wednesday: July 2008 - news archive

Sheffield Wednesday have played down fears over an injury Sean McAllister has picked up and say he will be fit for the big kick-off.

Sheffield Wednesday have been boosted by the news Francis Jeffers could return to action against Wigan this weekend.

Brian Laws has told his left-sided Owls midfielders that he has not decided who will be his first choice in that position next season.

Brian Laws is hoping for a big season from Leon Clarke after he showed what he can do with a brace against Bury on Saturday.

Sheffield Wednesday's potential new owner Geoff Sheard has played down talks that he is on the verge of taking over the club.

Akpo Sodje has warned his Sheffield Wednesday team-mates they must start the new Championship season with a bang.

Brian Laws backed Akpo Sodje to become Sheffield Wednesday's "leader" next season after his impressive return to action.

Sheffield Wednesday boss Brian Laws has denied speculation suggesting the club have received offers for Mark Beevers.

Sheffield Wednesday striker Francis Jeffers is expected to make his long-awaited comeback from injury against MK Dons on Tuesday.

Former Owls board chairman Dave Allen urges ex-board colleagues and fan group Wednesdayite to 'get on with it.'

Wolves are ready to enter the running for Mark Beevers and could offer Sheffield Wednesday £1.75m for his services.

Geoff Sheard has played down talk that Alan Shearer and Kenny Dalglish will manage Wednesday if his consortium takes over the club.

Etienne Esajas has vowed to fight for his future at Sheffield Wednesday and wants to play a key role for the club next season.

Owls boss Brian Laws has warned his players that he will not tolerate a repeat of last year's troubled pre-season tour of Holland.

Sheffield Wednesday boss Brian Laws has confirmed striker Francis Jeffers will be fit for the start of the new season.

Sheffield Wednesday have denied reports suggesting that Aston Villa have made a move to sign defender Frank Simek.

Frankie Simek and Francis Jeffers are to head to the FA's Medical Centre in their attempts to fully recover from ankle injuries.

Sheffield Wednesday are being linked with a summer swoop for Wigan goalkeeper Carlo Nash after Stoke pulled out.

Coventry have denied reports suggesting they have made a £1million bid for Sheffield Wednesday defender Richard Wood.

New signing Jimmy Smith is determined to show Chelsea what they have let go when he gets his Sheffield Wednesday career up and running.

Sheffield Wednesday have signed Chelsea midfielder Jimmy Smith on a six-month loan deal, after two previous spells in the Championship.

Goalkeeper Rob Burch is set to resurrect his career with a move to Lincoln City after being freed by Sheffield Wednesday last season.