Sheffield Wednesday: Sam Hutchinson and Darren Moore talk transfers, injuries, Nathaniel Mendez-Laing and much more
It’s been a busy week at Hillsborough, with the Owls managing to get their first signing through the door as they snapped up Jordan Storey on loan from Preston North End, while the news also broke of Nathaniel Mendez-Laing’s short-term contract and then of him subsequently penning a new deal at the club.
Now, with Wednesday looking to build on the impressive 4-2 victory over Plymouth Argyle, they make the trip to Oxford on Saturday and should have some key players back available following their injury troubles recently.
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Hide AdWe’ll be chatting to the Owls boss at 1pm and then Sam Hutchinson not long afterwards, so you can stay tuned right here on our press day blog to follow everything that’s being said by the gaffer and fan favourite.
Keep up to date with it all on the blog below.
Darren Moore and Sam Hutchinson LIVE - Owls duo talk Oxford United
Key Events
- Team news for the Oxford trip?
- Nathaniel Mendez-Laing’s future?
- Jordan Storey’s arrival?
DM on outgoings
There’s been one or two, but nothing to get excited about.
I’m not going to say nothing will happen in terms of that.
DM on Batth
I don’t really want to speak about other players, because we can only do what we can do here.
We tried as best as we could, but we have to move on.
DM on Sow
It was good for him to score, and he was asked to play a different role... His goal was an icing on the cake, but his all-round performance was the best thing for me. I’m pleased for him.
DM on Chey
I would say it’s going to be weeks... He’s doing well, and getting back on the grass, but we just want to make sure he’s healed properly. We’re just covering ourselves and making sure he’s healed.
We don’t want to lose Chey - he’s been exceptional, and was just finding a rhythm and enjoying his football. So to lose him to injury when we did was a really big blow.
When we get him back, we want him back to stay.
DM on u18s
We’ve got a good set-up. We know the level and Thommo has slid in. He’s got eyes on a consistent and regular basis.
He’s been superb and it’s wonderful what they’ve done in the FA Youth Cup.
There’s a clear connection with the first team and the academy.
DM on contracts
Our season has been unique in terms of dealing with what we’ve been dealing with.
Injuries have disrupted us. In the second half, with the games coming thick and fast, if contracts are running towards the end I have no problem in doing that.
For everybody, staying unified and together, trying to find that consistency in terms of levels. We have a cluster of games to showcase that.
DM on Luongo
Mass has come back in, and he’s done wonderful. He’s getting stronger, and we missed him during his suspension.
He’s got to continue in the way he’s going. The games are there, and the continuity will be there. He just wants to play football, and we want him to do it over a consistent period.
DM on Tulloch
I know Ray, but I don’t want to speak about him too much because he’s not our player.
He’s a player I’ve worked with over the years, I’ve known him a long time.
DM on incomings
You’re always looking. I’ve been at a couple of games this week, and I’ve seen players that I think could do a job for us. I’m consistently looking, because you can’t rest on your laurels.
This game can throw things up at the last minute, so you’ve always got to be looking.
You can be proactive a lot, but sometimes you have to be reactive.