Sheffield Wednesday should have entered their Championship clash with Bristol City full of confidence, as they had gone unbeaten in their five previous matches.
However, when the starting XI was announced, there was certainly a chink in the belief from sections of the Owls’ fanbase.
That is because there was the glaring admission of star striker Steven Fletcher.
It was reported on Sky Sports’ coverage of the game that this was due to illness, but that did not help the mood of the fans.
That is understandable, as the Scotland international has been an integral player for the team this campaign, scoring 12 goals.
His form in the short term also indicates how important he is, as he got six goals and an assist from his last four appearances.
In addition to that news, there are some who were far from impressed by the inclusion of Atdhe Nuhiu, with one fan referring to him as “clumsy”.
While it wasn’t a vintage performance from the Kosovo international, he played a vital part in the goal that won the game, as it was he who won the penalty for Barry Bannan to convert in the 85th minute.
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So Wednesday fans were correct in thinking that Fletcher would be missed from a performance point of view, but the three points were eventually secured anyway.
In other news, FFC writers have discussed whether the Owls should make a loan move for Premier League starlet.
