Sheffield Wednesday: August 2008 - news archive

Laws rules out star sales

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

Laws says no to Halls

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

Winger boost for Owls

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

Owls eye defender swoop

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

Wednesday eye Stokes

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

Signings over for now - Laws

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

McMahon makes loan move

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

Jeffers suffers a setback

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

Laws eyes defender swoop

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

Owls wait on Hinds

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

Laws handed striker headache

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

Owls boss lays down Laws

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

Striker blow adds to Owls' woes

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

Anxious wait for Sodje

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

Owls report Pilgrims

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

Duo set to miss out

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

Laws eyes lightening start

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

Laws waits on key duo

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

Laws reveals injury boost

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

New boy back fit

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