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The Wednesday Week

That Was the Week That Was

Season 16

New era, new optimism… and plenty to talk about.

This week on The Wednesday Week, we break down Sheffield Wednesday’s record-breaking season ticket launch as Owls fans crash the systems in their rush to back the club under new ownership.

We also discuss David Storch’s latest statement to supporters, the appointment of David Bruce as CEO, ambitious plans for the training ground, and what it all could mean for the future of the club.

Elsewhere, we react to the retained and released list — including the departure of Dominic Iorfa after more than 220 appearances for the Owls — and round up all the latest from the SWFC Trust AGM as some major names prepare to address supporters as we are joined by Jake from the SWFC trust to tell us all about it

Plus:

• Tayo Adaramola’s Republic of Ireland debut

• Yan Valery’s Tunisia World Cup call-up

• The PACT Charity Ball

• Three years since the Miracle of Hillsborough

Join Dan Fudge, Ash, Stevie and Simon for another packed episode covering all the latest Sheffield Wednesday news, debate and reaction.

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  • Hello From the Other Side 26/27 - Stockport County (h)

    28:23||Season 17
    Ash is joined by Steve from The Scarf Bergara Wore Podcast to preview the upcoming Saturday 3pm kick off as top of the table Owls take on Stockport County who currently sit 8th in the league.We bet you would never of thought that you would hear us compare Guinness Book of Records but that's right Steve comes with three entries but will they top Ash's?Stockport County lost one of their influential back room staff in Simon Wilson who has found himself part of the new set up at Hillsborough we hear Steve's take on Simon and what Stockport County fans think of him.
  • Sitting pretty, just!

    01:14:00||Season 17
    Well well well not many people would have had a bore draw on their betting slip for this one but thats the danger when you have top playing bottom.Sheffield Wednesday welcomed Wigan to Hillsborough on Saturday as the owls look to extend their unbeaten run and add to the generous points total they have after five games. Ash is joined by Jon and Tom as they review the game in which SWFC werent at their best and could be lucky to come away with a point.The lads discuss the return to U21 action for Big Dish and the flag, what is it about a flag that gets people talking/moaning.
  • Hello From the Other Side 26/27 - Wigan (h)

    20:12|
    Sheffield Wednesday vs Wigan Athletic is the focus of our latest Hello From The Other Side as the Owls prepare to welcome the Latics to Hillsborough in League One.Dan is joined by George from the Progress With Unity Podcast to get the Wigan Athletic perspective ahead of the game.We discuss Wigan’s difficult start to the 2026/27 season, the pressure on Gary Caldwell, whether performances have been better than the results suggest and what’s gone wrong for the Latics so far.We also look at Wigan’s summer recruitment, the players Sheffield Wednesday need to watch, where the Latics could cause Henrik Pedersen’s side problems and where Wednesday might be able to exploit them.Plus, George gives us his prediction for Sheffield Wednesday vs Wigan Athletic and his expectations for Wigan over the rest of the League One season.Get involved in the comments and let us know your score prediction!#SWFC #WAFC #SheffieldWednesday #WiganAthletic #LeagueOne #EFL
  • 6 Points away, Olé Olé

    01:13:19||Season 17
    What a week it’s been for Sheffield Wednesday! The Owls came from behind to beat Wycombe, battled past Peterborough and ended the weekend sitting top of League One—but it wasn’t all good news, with Louie Barry ruled out for up to three months.We look back at both victories, the controversial incidents at Adams Park, another sold-out away end, the arrivals of Jaden Heskey and Davis Keillor-Dunn, the new blackout third kit and whether expectations at Hillsborough have already shifted towards promotion.Is this Wednesday side the real deal? Join Dan and the gang live and have your say! #SWFC #SheffieldWednesday #WAWAW #LeagueOne
  • Hello From the Other Side 26/27 - Peterborough United (a)

    22:33||Season 17
    Sheffield Wednesday travel to London Road to face Peterborough United — but what can the Owls expect from Posh?On the latest Hello From The Other Side, Dan Fudge speaks to Charlie from Up The Poshcast to get the Peterborough United perspective ahead of the League One clash.We discuss Posh’s start to the season, pre-season expectations, life under Luke Williams and that remarkable 5-1 Carabao Cup victory at Watford. We also take a look at Peterborough’s summer recruitment, the new arrivals making an impression and the players Sheffield Wednesday need to watch.Plus, where can Peterborough hurt Wednesday, where might Posh be vulnerable, and how are both sides shaping up for the season ahead?⚽ Peterborough United vs Sheffield Wednesday🏆 League One🏟️ London Road#SWFC #SheffieldWednesday #PUFC #PeterboroughUnited #LeagueOne #EFL
  • My Wednesday - The Man Behind The Mask

    50:48|
    For 20 years, thousands of Sheffield Wednesday supporters have known him simply as Barney Owl. Now, the man behind the mascot, Jimbo (@aleandaudio), joins The Wednesday Week to tell his story.Jimbo takes us right back to how he became Barney Owl, including the unusual interview process, his first appearances at Hillsborough and what it was like working alongside the legendary Ozzie Owl.We find out what an average matchday actually involves when you're inside one of Sheffield Wednesday’s famous mascot costumes, hear some of his favourite memories from two decades at SWFC and relive two trips to Wembley.There are plenty of stories from the stranger side of mascot life too — including mascot-to-mascot beef, unusual Barney appearances and, of course, the infamous moment Barney Owl tackled Robbie Savage!Jimbo also discusses one of his most memorable and significant moments as Barney: holding up the black and gold scarf in protest against the club’s ownership and what happened afterwards.Finally, we talk about the emotional scenes following the game against Bromley, when Jimbo left Barney’s boots and scarf behind at Hillsborough and brought an incredible 20-year chapter to an end.From seeing generations of young Wednesdayites grow up to representing the club at Wembley, this is the story of Jimbo and 20 years as Barney Owl.The Wednesday Week – Sheffield Wednesday. The good, the bad and the downright ridiculous.www.thewednesdayweek.com#SWFC #SheffieldWednesday #BarneyOwl #OzzieOwl #Hillsborough #WAWAW
  • The Magnificent Seven

    01:08:40||Season 17
    Sheffield Wednesday. Seven goals. Nine goals in one afternoon. New signings. Injuries. And potentially another new arrival on the way. It’s certainly not been a quiet week at Hillsborough!⚠️ A quick heads-up before we get going – we have a few sound issues right at the start of the show, but they don’t last long and everything soon gets back to normal. Stick with us!This week on The Wednesday Week, we’re looking back at an extraordinary few days for Sheffield Wednesday, starting with Tuesday night’s 2-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Wolves before getting stuck into Saturday’s remarkable 7-2 demolition of Bromley in League One.We discuss Louie Barry’s brace, impressive performances from Jamal Lowe, Mason Burstow and Callum Slattery, the attacking football on display and whether this result tells us something significant about what Henrik Pedersen is building at Hillsborough.Away from the pitch, there’s plenty to talk about too. Reece James is officially back at Sheffield Wednesday, Iraqi international Ali Al-Hamadi has arrived on loan from Ipswich Town and rumours are gathering pace that Manchester City youngster Jaden Heskey could be heading back to Hillsborough.But there are concerns too, with Sil Swinkels, Max Lowe and Harry Gray all facing injury problems as Wednesday’s squad continues to evolve.Plus, we’ll round up the rest of the latest news from around the club, including the latest from Sheffield Wednesday Ladies.It’s another packed edition of The Wednesday Week – the award-winning independent Sheffield Wednesday podcast.Sheffield Wednesday. The good, the bad and the downright ridiculous.🌐 thewednesdayweek.com#SWFC #SheffieldWednesday #WAWAW #LeagueOne #TheWednesdayWeek
  • Hello From the Other Side 26/27- Wycombe Wanderers

    24:56||Season 17
    Sheffield Wednesday travel to Adams Park to face Wycombe Wanderers on Tuesday night — but what can the Owls expect from the Chairboys?On the latest Hello From The Other Side, @danfudge is joined by @danclarkpr from @heroesofhp12 to get the Wycombe Wanderers perspective ahead of the League One clash.We discuss Wycombe’s difficult start to the season, the reaction to their 5-1 defeat at Stockport County, Michael Duff, pre-season expectations, summer recruitment and the players Sheffield Wednesday need to watch.We also find out where Wycombe can hurt Wednesday, where the Chairboys could be vulnerable and get Dan’s predictions for both the game and the season ahead.⚽ Wycombe Wanderers vs Sheffield Wednesday🎙️ @danfudge with @danclarkpr from @heroesofhp12🏆 League One🏟️ Adams Park#SWFC #SheffieldWednesday #WycombeWanderers #Chairboys #LeagueOne #EFL
  • Hello From the Other Side 26/27 - Bromley (H)

    23:29|
    Sheffield Wednesday welcome Bromley to Hillsborough this weekend, but what can the Owls expect from the Ravens?On the latest Hello From The Other Side, Dan Fudge speaks to Matt Hall from Ravens Weekly, who also happens to be Bromley’s stadium announcer, for the inside track ahead of Sheffield Wednesday vs Bromley.We talk about Bromley’s remarkable rise through the EFL, life under Andy Woodman, their start to the League One season, summer signings, Michael Cheek, the players Wednesday need to watch and how the Ravens might approach a trip to Hillsborough.Plus, Matt gives us his thoughts on Sheffield Wednesday and his prediction for the weekend.Sheffield Wednesday vs Bromley | SWFC | Bromley FC | League One | Hillsborough | Hello From The Other Side