Sheffield Wednesday legend and pundit Chris Waddle believes the Owls need to show more consistency if they are to challenge for the play-offs in the Championship this season.
Wednesday’s stunning turnaround under Danny Rohl helped them ensure their survival the previous season, and after a busy summer of transfers, there was a lot of confidence at Hillsborough going into the new season.
After defeating Plymouth Argyle 4-0 on the first weekend of the season and winning 2-1 at Hull City in the EFL Cup, the Owls had a great start to the season. However, on Sunday, they were soundly defeated 4-0 at Sunderland.
The Black Cats led by three goals in less than twenty-four minutes thanks to goals from Dennis Cirkin, Eliezer Mayenda, and Luke O’Nien. Mayenda added his second goal shortly after halftime to increase the hosts’ lead.
Wednesday are back in action when they host Leeds United, who have drawn both of their opening two league games, on Friday night, and Rohl will be keen for his side to return to winning ways against their Yorkshire rivals.
Waddle: Sheffield Wednesday must be more consistent
In an exclusive interview with Football League World, via NewBettingSites.uk, Waddle said that the Owls’ performance against Sunderland surprised him. He also stated that the team would need to improve their consistency if they are to be in the running for the Championship play-offs this year.
“The blue side of the city was buzzing a bit at the start of the season,” Waddle said.
“They finished well, and Chansiri, the chairman, backed Danny Rohl to go and get some players.
“They obviously signed a lot on frees, but he’s had to give them contracts and wages, which balances it out.
“Chansiri has backed him, which I was quite surprised about, but I think Danny Rohl had the upper hand as he finished the season well and the fans were right behind him.
“He could call the shots, and I’m sure he had a few offers behind the scenes to leave, but he wanted to stay and finish the job.
“On the first day against Plymouth, I’ve got to say I was really disappointed in Plymouth, but Wednesday came out of the blocks quickly, they looked very entertaining and on the front foot.
“It was good to watch, they basically blitzed Plymouth away.
“At Hull they changed the team and had a positive performance again, but then they went to Sunderland, who are one of the teams you would look at for the play-offs, and I’ve got to say they were absolutely woeful.
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