Future of Sheffield Wednesday defender put beyond doubt despite managerial upheaval

Left-sided defender Ryan Galvin, 21, has spent the majority of the season at National League outfit Maidstone United where he has made 18 appearances in a relegation scrap.

The former Wigan Athletic youngster has made a bright impression at the Kent club, becoming a popular figure with supporters and winning the club’s player of the month award for October.

He has played both as a left-back and as a left-sided midfielder during his time down south and scored his first goal in senior football in a 5-2 defeat at Eastleigh in November.

After a couple of short-term extensions, it has been confirmed that Galvin will remain with the Gallagher Stadium outfit until the end of the current campaign.

Galvin’s loan came about partly as a result of the relationship between then-Maidstone manager Hakan Hayrettin and Owls boss Darren Moore, who spoke glowingly of the opportunity for the young defender to progress out on loan.

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Hayrettin’s sacking earlier this month prompted speculation as to whether Galvin’s spell with the club was likely to continue beyond its recent cut-off point but after the appointment of caretaker boss George Elokobi, the clubs have agreed a continuation.

What happens to Galvin – who has made four senior cup appearances for the Owls – beyond the end of the season remains to be seen.

The Surrey-born prospect signed his second contract with Wednesday in September 2021 in a deal that runs out this summer.