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Peter Kenny Jones
Mar 14, 20202 min read
Next Up - Bristol City & West Brom (Published in Sheffield Wednesday's Matchday Programme)
Currently pushing for an England spot and being sorely missed from the Chelsea side, Tammy Abraham first made his name at Ashton Gate.
Peter Kenny Jones
Mar 4, 20202 min read
Next Up - Brentford & Nottingham Forest (Published in Sheffield Wednesday's Matchday Programme)
Perhaps the best example of the success of
their youth system is the appointment of Thomas
Frank in 2018.
Peter Kenny Jones
Feb 29, 20202 min read
Next Up - Manchester City & Brentford (Published in Sheffield Wednesday's Matchday Programme)
City's nouveau riche image is certainly not the same as it was back in 2008. The furore that has surrounded their recent UEFA ban has ag
Peter Kenny Jones
Feb 26, 20202 min read
Next Up - Derby County & Manchester City (Published in Sheffield Wednesday's Official Programme)
Even the signing of former team mate and fellow Liverpool 'Spice Boy' Steve McManaman did little to restore his fortune — indeed it
Peter Kenny Jones
Feb 1, 20202 min read
Next Up - Barnsley & Luton Town (Published in Sheffield Wednesday's Official Programme)
Adama Traore and Cristiano Ronaldo can be seen as perfect examples of a modern-day footballer's physique. One man who may be the antithe
Peter Kenny Jones
Jan 18, 20202 min read
Next Up - QPR & Wigan Athletic (Published in Sheffield Wednesday's Official Programme)
Sunderland Till I Die, All or Nothing: Manchester City and Take Us Home: Leeds United have all gathered a lot of attention for providing fan
Peter Kenny Jones
Jan 1, 20202 min read
Next Up - Brighton & Leeds United (Published in Sheffield Wednesday's Official Programme)
Milner skillfully turned Marcel Desailly and completed a boyhood dream of scoring at Elland Road.
Peter Kenny Jones
Dec 29, 20192 min read
Next Up - Hull City & Brighton (Published in Sheffield Wednesday's Official Matchday Programme)
But none of this came as a surprise to Windass who is quoted to have said to manager Phil Brown in the build-up to the final: 'l will sc
Peter Kenny Jones
Dec 22, 20192 min read
Next Up - Stoke City & Cardiff City (Published in Sheffield Wednesday's Official Programme)
It was reported that Beattie passed comment about the manager's decision, to which Pulis confronted him. Shouting soon followed before P
Peter Kenny Jones
Dec 7, 20192 min read
Next Up - Derby County & Nottingham Forest (Published in Sheffield Wednesday's Programme)
At the end of the 1933/34 season, Derby County were asked to visit Germany in a post-season friendly that was shrouded in controversy.
Peter Kenny Jones
Nov 27, 20192 min read
Next Up - Charlton Athletic & Brentford (Published in Sheffield Wednesday's Official Programme)
Paolo Di Canio, a name synonymous with West Ham, but he also enjoyed spells at Celtic, Wednesday and finally Charlton during his eight years
Peter Kenny Jones
Oct 26, 20192 min read
Next Up - Blackburn Rovers & Swansea City (Published in Sheffield Wednesday's Programme)
Much is made of the 'SAS' strike force and the finances that helped them to glory, but one man whose role is often overlooked is Ken
Peter Kenny Jones
Oct 22, 20192 min read
Next Up - Leeds United and Blackburn Rovers (Published in Sheffield Wednesday's Official Programme)
Bielsa's reputation in South America, namely Newell's Old Boys in Argentina, is of the highest reverence. So much so, the club named
Peter Kenny Jones
Oct 5, 20192 min read
Next Up - Cardiff City & Stoke City (Published in Sheffield Wednesday's Official Programme)
There is perhaps no modern-day action more synonymous with Cardiff than the club's change from blue shirts to red back in 2012.
Peter Kenny Jones
Sep 24, 20192 min read
Next Up - Middlesbrough & Hull City (Published in Sheffield Wednesday's Official Programme)
Ultimately, his consistently outstanding form and leadership qualities led to Liverpool making a then record-breaking bid of £350,000 to sec
Peter Kenny Jones
Sep 21, 20192 min read
Next Up - Everton & Middlesbrough (Published in Sheffield Wednesday's Official Programme)
On the cup front. the Toffees are sharing their city with the European champions and Evertonians will be keen to have their own silverware t
Peter Kenny Jones
Aug 31, 20192 min read
Next Up - Huddersfield & Fulham (Published in Sheffield Wednesday's Official Programmae)
A summer of change gathered less attention than the media campaign of Paddy Power who vowed to 'unsponsor'Â the club to help with the
Peter Kenny Jones
Aug 20, 20192 min read
Next Up - QPR & Preston (Published in Sheffield Wednesday's Official Matchday Programme)
The Lilywhites achieved a feat that has never been repeated as they went a full season unbeaten in both the league and FA Cup.
Peter Kenny Jones
Aug 10, 20192 min read
Next Up - Bury & Millwall (Published in Sheffield Wednesday's Official Matchday Programme)
Football is often too partisan, rivalry and the necessity for results overpower the desire or need for compassion. However, I think it is sa
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