Sheffield Wednesday: August 2008 - news archive

Sheffield Wednesday boss Brian Laws says none of his young stars are for sale as the transfer deadline approaches.

Sheffield Wednesday boss Brian Laws has turned down the opportunity to sign former Reading defender John Halls.

Wade Small should return for Sheffield Wednesday this weekend but Brian Laws is refusing to say when Francis Jeffers will be back.

Sheffield Wednesday have handed a trial to John Halls and could wrap up a permanent deal if the defender impresses.

Sheffield Wednesday are being linked with a loan move for Sunderland's Anthony Stokes but face competition from Leeds United.

Wednesday boss Brian Laws says he will only make another move into the transfer market if he is forced to by injuries.

Sheffield Wednesday have signed Middlesbrough right-back Tony McMahon on an initial one-month loan deal.

Injury-prone Sheffield Wednesday striker Francis Jeffers has suffered a setback which looks to extend his injury absence.

Wednesday boss Brian Laws is hoping to sign a new defender this week after being told Richard Hinds will be out for three months.

Sheffield Wednesday are waiting for the full diagnosis on defender Richard Hinds after he suffered a leg fracture against Wolves.

Brian Laws could move to sign a loan striker for Sheffield Wednesday as Akpo Sodje and Marcus Tudgay will miss the trip to Wolves.

Defender Peter Gilbert has had a transfer request turned down by Sheffield Wednesday with boss Brian Laws hoping to keep him on board.

Sheffield Wednesday will be without thigh injury victim Marcus Tudgay for two weeks following their Carling Cup defeat to Rotherham.

Wednesday are still waiting to find out the full extent of Akpo Sodje's knee injury as he faces two months on the sidelines.

Sheffield Wednesday have reported Plymouth to the Football League following an alleged illegal approach for Peter Gilbert.

James O'Connor is set to make his Wednesday debut against Burnley but Francis Jeffers and Jimmy Smith will have to wait.

Brian Laws says his Sheffield Wednesday players are full of confidence going into the new season and cannot wait to get started.

Francis Jeffers and Jimmy Smith look set to miss the opening game against Burnley but Steve Watson could return to action.

Brian Laws says Steve Watson will be fit for the big kick off against Burnley despite missing the Wigan game with a back injury.

Sheffield Wednesday loan star Jimmy Smith is back to full fitness and cannot wait to make his home debut tomorrow.