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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

🗣️ “They have made a good start but it’s a long season. There are some very good teams at this level, teams who have been here for years.” #SWFC 🦉⚽️ open.substack.com/pub/thewedne...

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Henrik Pedersen sent clear League One warning amid Sheffield Wednesday promotion tilt

The first chapter of Sheffield Wednesday’s League One season is complete.

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

England hired Thomas Tuchel because he was viewed as a major upgrade on Gareth Southgate. His tactical nous and in-game management would supposedly give us an edge against the top teams. So how long are we actually going to have to wait until we beat a top team under him? 🤔

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

That flick from Gordon to Bellingham. 😮‍💨 One chance. One goal.

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🔵⚪️ Fourth after seven matches? Most #htafc fans would’ve taken that after a summer of change. Probably. But they should have more. MK Dons, Notts County, Mansfield - all there for the taking. And Bromley was another chance missed. That’s where the frustration lies.

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

✍️ ANALYSIS: Promotion is Wednesday's aim this season. But sooner or later, #SWFC must start performing better - or the results that have papered over the cracks will begin to turn. 🦉⚽️ open.substack.com/pub/thewedne...

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Sheffield Wednesday’s underwhelming performances will eventually catch up with them

Four consecutive away wins for the first time in 15 years. Second in League One after seven matches. Only two defeats in 10 competitive matches this season.

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A trip to Stevenage on a Tuesday night in November. Can’t wait… #SWFC 🦉⚽️

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

✍️ Di'Shon Bernard has thanked Henrik Pedersen for his unwavering support throughout the darkest period in his football career. #SWFC 🦉⚽️ open.substack.com/pub/thewedne...

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‘I’m not going to lie...’ - Inside Di’Shon Bernard’s Sheffield Wednesday return after brutal injury lay-off

Di’Shon Bernard has been on a long, arduous road.

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A woeful first half from #SWFC. One shot at goal. Too many players off the pace. Maynard-Brewer the only positive. There has got to be changes at half-time. This can't go on. 🦉⚽️

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

It’s a lovely evening for some footy. #SWFC 🦉⚽️

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

💬 "When you go out on loan, you don’t often get clubs as big as #SWFC wanting to take you. I hope he embraces what this club’s about." 🦉⚽️ open.substack.com/pub/thewedne...

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‘Lucky boy’ - Former Liverpool striker sets Kieran Morrison a new Sheffield Wednesday challenge

Neil Mellor knew exactly what Sheffield Wednesday were getting when they signed Kieran Morrison.

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🆕 Good to catch up with former #SWFC striker Neil Mellor and get his thoughts on Kieran Morrison. Mellor has tracked the young winger’s rise closely at Liverpool. Morrison’s best position? “Make no mistake about it, he’s a right winger,” he said. 🦉⚽️ open.substack.com/pub/thewedne...

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‘Lucky boy’ - Former Liverpool striker sets Kieran Morrison a new Sheffield Wednesday challenge

Neil Mellor knew exactly what Sheffield Wednesday were getting when they signed Kieran Morrison.

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Lots of great prizes to be won in the WAWAW raffle. The sun is out. Come and pop down to the Wednesday Warehouse. Selling signed copies of Carlos Had a Dream. You know you want to. 😜 #SWFC 🦉⚽️

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Jimmy McNulty: “I’m really proud of the performance. I believe we’re capable of more. I think we can beat anyone. Today’s performance was worthy of a win. The guys should be proud of the effort they put in.” #SWFC 🦉⚽️

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

FT: #SWFC 0 Stockport. Back-to-back goalless draws. Wednesday have failed to score in four of their past five matches at Hillsborough. Simply didn't create enough chances or put Stockport under any sustained period of pressure today. Down to second. This felt a step back. 🦉⚽️

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Bannan and Santos have been taken off. Heskey and Otegbayo are on. Santos required treatment for a knock. More injury problems. #SWFC 🦉⚽️

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Glover heads narrowly over the bar. 81 minutes on the clock. It remains goalless. #SWFC 🦉⚽️

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

DKD has gone off with a knock. Was holding the back of his leg after failing to control a ball. Morrison is on...at last. #SWFC 🦉⚽️

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

First #SWFC change. Burstow goes off and is replace by Gray. J Lowe moves up front. Gray to the left.

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

HT: #SWFC 0 Stockport 0. Another stodgy Wednesday performance at Hillsborough. The visitors have hit the post and spurned a number of good opportunities. We expected a reaction after Wigan. We haven't had one so far and Wednesday are lucky to not be behind. 🦉⚽️

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

It has taken until the 39th minute for #SWFC to register a shot on target. Burstow's header is easily saved by Whatmuff after a good cross from the left. 🦉⚽️

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Stockport have done a wonderful job of quietening down the crowd. They have been excellent in the opening half an hour. They have made #SWFC look extremely ordinary. Time and time again the hosts have turned over the ball cheaply. It's just not sticking up top. 🦉⚽️

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

James picks up the first yellow card of the afternoon after a late challenge on Diamond. It's all a bit slow and predictable from the hosts. A big improvement required. #SWFC 🦉⚽️

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Santos clears Diamond's effort off the line after the visitors hit the post. Gordon then flashes a header wide from the resulting corner. It's all Stockport. #SWFC are very fortunate to be level here. 🦉⚽️

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Wednesday have got some good technicians in their team, particularly in midfield. Not sure why they're sitting back and letting Stockport dictate so much of the play. Showing them way too much respect. They are a good side but they're not PSG or Arsenal. #SWFC 🦉⚽️

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Wednesday's front four are quite narrow out of possession. Stockport are dominating the ball in the early stages and are knocking it around with purpose and confidence. Diamond has just dragged a left foot shot well wide. Sluggish start from #SWFC. 🦉⚽️

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

It should be 1-0 Stockport. Wood fires over from 10 yards. He was completely unmarked after Lumley parried a cross. Sitter. #SWFC 🦉⚽️

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Atmosphere is building nicely. This feels a biggie today. #SWFC 🦉⚽️

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Something slightly different from me today. #SWFC 🦉⚽️ @wedwarehouse1.bsky.social

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Henrik Pedersen is not a fan of the revamped international break calendar. The good news is he might get some players back from the treatment room very soon. #SWFC 🦉⚽️ www.thewednesdayword.com/p/henrik-ped...

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‘It’s way too long’ – Henrik Pedersen bemoans international break change

Sheffield Wednesday boss Henrik Pedersen has expressed his unhappiness over the revamped international break calendar.

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Ali Al-Hamadi is a major doubt for Stockport. The striker has sustained a foot injury. #SWFC will make a late call on him. 🦉⚽️

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Yan Valery has trained this week and is in contention to be involved against Stockport, Henrik Pedersen has confirmed. Sil Swinkels will step up his rehabilitation from his injury next week. Will not feature in the next two matches. #SWFC 🦉⚽️

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🔵⚪️ If #htafc have genuine promotion aspirations, they simply have to go to Bromley tomorrow and win. No ifs or buts. Bromley are third-from-bottom, haven’t won since the opening weekend and have the worst defensive record in the division. Town just have to go and get the job done.

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Looking forward to supporting the @swfccp.co.uk this Sunday. I’ll be selling copies of 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐝 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 at the Wednesday Warehouse as part of the brilliant charity event put together by the WAWAW Facebook group. Starts at 10am: raffle, prizes and loads happening. #SWFC 🦉⚽️

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🔵⚪️ Very good bit from Martin Drury's #htafc presser: 🗣️ "We create the culture, we set the values, we set the standards, we set the expectations of what it looks like every day in training, and players that want to do that will be part of it, and players that don’t, won’t."

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Can definitely see Jaden Heskey coming back into Wednesday’s matchday squad vs Stockport. Easy to say with hindsight, but they missed him as an option off the bench in the Wigan draw. Now the question is which forward misses out to make room for Heskey. 🤔 #SWFC 🦉⚽️

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I’ve said it before and I will say it again: Daniel Farke has done a wonderful job at Leeds. His team are direct, physically strong and play on the front foot. They are a good watch. Smart player trading has been at the heart of their success. Their squad gets stronger each year.

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Sheffield Wednesday's left flank is a concern. Louie Barry is a huge loss, Callum Slattery didn’t look comfortable there vs Wigan and Kieran Morrison is better on the right. Harry Gray might be the best bet. Not an easy puzzle for Henrik Pedersen to solve. #SWFC 🦉⚽️

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🆕 Piece on The Wednesday Word is on Gabriel Otegbayo. It has been a tough start to the season for the centre-back. 🗣️ “We have to support him,” said Henrik Pedersen. “He’s a young player and he’s doing all he can.” #SWFC 🦉⚽️ open.substack.com/pub/thewedne...

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Gabriel Otegbayo criticism has gone too far at Sheffield Wednesday

It has been a tough start to the season for Gabriel Otegbayo at Sheffield Wednesday.

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I asked Henrik Pedersen about Callum Slattery’s position and Wednesday’s centre-back options after the Wigan draw. Make sure you like and subscribe to The Wednesday Word YouTube channel. There’s loads of great content on there. #SWFC 🦉⚽️ m.youtube.com/watch?v=GfPN...

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Slattery's position and Sheffield Wednesday centre backs | Henrik Pedersen

YouTube video by The Wednesday Word

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Dom Howson @domhowson.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Ricardo Santos was the first signing of the Arise era. He made just his second league start of the season against Wigan. His performance was a big plus. #SWFC 🦉⚽️ open.substack.com/pub/thewedne...

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Ricardo Santos makes Sheffield Wednesday point as Wigan frustrate League One leaders

Almost three months have elapsed since Ricardo Santos became the first signing of the Arise Capital Partner era.

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