Jamal Lowe explains what is 'complete polar opposite' at Sheffield Wednesday this season
The feeling around S6 is a lot different to 12 months ago
Jamal Lowe says the ‘healthy environment’ at Sheffield Wednesday will help them achieve success this season, explaining it is ‘complete polar opposite’ to last summer.
The feel-good atmosphere around the club is in stark contrast to a year ago when there was so much uncertainty and negativity because of the desperate financial picture. But fast-forward 12 months and The Owls are under new ownership, have a new leadership structure, have made nine signings and facilities have been given a facelift.
All in all, Wednesday are looking in promising shape for the new season, which starts away at Leyton Orient in just over three weeks.
“We've got a better environment to succeed in, really, which is the main thing,” the experienced forward, who has just celebrated his 32nd birthday, said. “We've created a good, healthy environment where everyone can thrive in in their positions in a role in a team that they they can understand as well. So I feel like it's going to be a good year. Last season, obviously, there was times where it was really dark. Do you know what I mean? For everyone, I'm sure the fans can imagine. So it has been a complete polar opposite experience to last year. The vibe, the energy, the the application to training, and the attitude has has been top.
“I feel like we're getting to know the new players a bit more personally, and on the pitch. So it's just building relationships, getting to know each other, an building that style of play together. No one's been shy or anything, and if they have, then the boys have have welcomed them quite nicely. “
Wednesday are currently in Hungary for a pre-season training camp, doing double sessions a day, before they travel to Austria to play Stoke City behind-closed-doors on Saturday, which is being dubbed the ‘Svante derby’ after Ingelsson’s move there earlier this summer. Lowe has already scored against Championship opposition in pre-season, netting in a 3-2 win against Preston last weekend.
“Another good test for us,” Lowe added. “Another Championship side. We feel like we're building a Championship team in League One. The more Championship teams we play the better, testing ourselves against opposition from the league above.”Jamal Lowe says the ‘healthy environment’ at Sheffield Wednesday will help them achieve success this season, explaining it is ‘complete polar opposite’ to last year.