Westwood says injury crisis was fatal to Sheffield Wednesday's play-off bid

Keiren Westwood believes Wednesday would have 'comfortably' sealed a play-off spot had it not been for a crippling injury list.

By The Newsroom

Published 4th Jun 2018, 10:40 BST

Updated 4th Jun 2018, 10:47 BST

Westwood was one of a number of key senior players who missed large portions of the campaign.

The Owls eventually finished 15th in the table and a huge 18 points shy of the top six.

Barry Bannan shows his disappointment at going off injured last term.

Reflecting on last season’s poor showing, Westwood said: “The core of the team that got us to the play-offs in successive years was in the treatment room this season.

“Myself, Fernando Forestieri, Gary Hooper, Steven Fletcher, Barry Bannan, Tom Lees, Kieran Lee all out for long periods.

“If that team had been out there (playing) we would comfortably be in the top six.

“I have no doubts about that.”