SWFC are out in Hungary and Austria this week

Owls owner David Storch has paid a visit to Sheffield Wednesday’s training camp in Hungary.

Storch completed a takeover of the club with Arise Capital Partners in May. He is already proving popular with fans having appointed a senior leadership team, invested in the squad and started making improvements to Hillsborough and the training ground.

Wednesday are currently in Budapest at the MLSZ Technical Centre, the training base for the Hungarian national team. They then travel to Austria later in the week where they will face Stoke City in a behind-closed-doors friendly in Vienna.

On Tuesday, The Star’s Alex Miller got to watch Henrik Pedersen and his coaching staff put on a technical session for the squad. The group was split into two teams and the focus was on moving the ball fast through transition.

Storch has been pictured at the training camp, meeting and shaking hands with the players, which has gone down well with fans who appreciate his efforts in engagement. Last month, the US businessman met with supporters in New York ahead of England’s World Cup game against Panama.

One fan wrote: “It’s good, sensible, senior leadership practice to make employees feel appreciated. No doubt tough times will come along but great to see the top table interacting like this.”

Another said: “What an owner. Early days but think we might have just got a gem. Not about spending to gain credibility, he is build from the absolute foundation.”

One supporter added: “Small details/efforts that us fans appreciate. Just showing you care. Thank you Storchy.”

After returning from Vienna, Wednesday will be back at Middlewood Road as they build-up to a double-header against Accrington Stanley and then Oldham Athletic on Saturday, August 1. They then face Bolton at home a week later in the Carabao Cup before opening their League One campaign away at Leyton Orient seven days later.