For now, there's still a way to get your football fix, with the excellent Football Manager 2020 game currently allowing people to play for free. For a bit of fun, we simulated five years to the day into the future, and had a look at where every player from Sheffield Wednesday's last matchday squad is now.
17. Sub 5: Alex Hunt - Barnet
Oh come on! Barnet! This really isn't on. The Owls' bright hope for the future doesn't seem to be fancied by FM. He languishes in the U23s for the next four seasons, before moving to the League Two side. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Photo: Clive Brunskill
18. Sub 6: Osaze Urhoghide - Plymouth Argyle
Wednesday did, at least, give him a chance, but he ended up joining Plymouth on a free transfer in 2023. He also picked up a solitary cap for the Netherlands U21 side, which was a treat. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) Photo: Bryn Lennon
19. Sub 7: Fernando Forestieri - Unemployed
Crikey, post-football careers are looking a tad bleak! Fessi is now an unemployed, grandly titled 'Chief Scout', after finishing his career at Hillsborough. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Photo: George Wood
20. Bonus Ball - Julian Borner
He wasn't in the last squad, but his story must be told. He's still at the club, mercilessly transfer-listed by new boss Nicky Cowley (yep) despite heroically stepping in as caretaker manager twice. An outrage! (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Photo: Mike Hewitt