Sky Sports pundit Jobi McAnuff has highlighted a significant issue of “disconnect” within Sheffield Wednesday, which Danny Röhl, the new boss, needs to address. Sheffield Wednesday, after a prolonged wait, secured their first league victory of the season by defeating Rotherham 2-0 at home last weekend.
McAnuff, a pundit specializing in the EFL on Sky Sports, believes that the club’s first win of the season has played a crucial role in bridging the gap and improving the overall atmosphere at Sheffield Wednesday. The Owls managed to end their quest for a Championship win by defeating Rotherham United 2-0 at Hillsborough. Michael Smith’s two goals against his former team marked their first three-point win in 14 attempts.
Despite their victory, Sheffield Wednesday remains at the bottom of the league table due to a poor start. However, the performances under new manager Danny Röhl have been notably promising. McAnuff expressed that, after a challenging summer, things may finally be looking up for the club. The post-match celebrations at Hillsborough, with players and coaches rejoicing in front of the Kop, underscored the harmony Röhl has already instilled in the early stages of his tenure.
McAnuff emphasized the significance of this win, stating, “It was crucial to secure that first victory after such a long wait. I believe that everything at the club, from the moment they won the playoff final last season, has been a series of disappointments. The troubles include the departure of Darren Moore, the failed experiment with Xisco Munoz, issues with the crowd, and challenges with the chairman. It felt like there was a substantial disconnect within the football club. Therefore, it was of utmost importance for Röhl to secure this early win to reignite belief among the players, fans, and the club as a whole. This season had a lackluster beginning, and this victory could be the turning point.”
Sheffield Wednesday is set to face Bristol City on the road this weekend, followed by a home match against Millwall, who are also without a head coach, on November 11, just before the third international break of the season.
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