Sheffield Wednesday new boy Dennis Adeniran on his initiation song, fighting for his shirt and learning from Barry Bannan

“I think I need to learn that one!” Dennis Adeniran grinned when asked what he thought of Hillsborough’s rousing rendition of ‘Hi Ho Sheffield Wednesday’ on Sunday.
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Looking up into the stands ahead of his Owls debut against Huddersfield, the 22-year-old midfielder could perhaps of been excused for wilting a touch, such is his inexperience on such a stage.

But after a slow start to proceedings, the former Everton man gave a steady, impressive debut that got fans chattering; with him, Barry Bannan, Lewis Wing, Massimo Luongo and now George Byers in the squad, where do they all fit in?

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“I like competition in my life!,” he said when asked about the fight for minutes in Wednesday’s midfield this season.

Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Dennis Adeniran is a player not short of confidence.Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Dennis Adeniran is a player not short of confidence.
Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Dennis Adeniran is a player not short of confidence.

“I need to always keep myself grounded and know there’s always somebody trying to get my shirt. I’ll do whatever I can to keep my shirt.

“I like pressure. I feel like I need that to get the best out of me so I don’t get too comfortable. Pressure is healthy for me.”

The youngster was close to signing for a Championship side just weeks ago before a u-turn pointed him in the direction of South Yorkshire, encouraged by reports of Darren Moore’s management style.

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He is one of nine new signings so far in what has been a whirlwind summer at S6.

Should Wednesday fans expect a slow start while the new boys get used to one another? Not according to Adeniran, who as part of the club’s famed initiation process wowed his new teammates with a rendition of Mario’s 2004 R&B classic Let Me Love You.

“I feel like we’ve bonded really quite quickly,” he said.

“That [v Huddersfield] was the first time Wingy, me and Baz had all played with one another and we did alright.

“It’s not really a matter of time, to be honest. I feel like we’re all good players so we’ll bond quickly with each other. We’re looking to click straight away.

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“We have good banter and we bounce off each other. If I have questions, I just ask the experienced lads, they give me feedback and help and support me. It’s a great way to be.”

Dennis Adeniran has R&B singalongs and a whole lot of confidence in the locker. Jeff Beck is next on the list.