With Barry Bannan at the heart of things, battling away in what barring something mad popping off will be his final of 477 appearances in a Sheffield Wednesday shirt, Sheffield Wednesday fell to a 2-0 defeat at Bristol City. It followed the script; nuggety and competitive, in need of good saves, ultimately out of puff after the hour. And defeat.
The Owls are now seven without a goal and 22 without a win. It’s grim out here.
Suitable Bannan reaction will come. For now, have our player ratings from a match that wasn’t about the match.
1. Murphy Cooper - 7
Made a couple of excellent technical saves in the first half, reacting fast to deny Twine at close range. Unlucky to see his effort in saving the second goal fall into Bell's path. Prevented a greater deficit. | UGC
2. Liam Palmer - 5
Got stuck in and lead the defence. Twine rose above him too easily for their opener. Some sloppy moments in possession but he battled hard. | UGC
3. Gabriel Otegbayo - 6
Like the rest of the defence, had some ragged moments but stood up well. Threw himself into a couple of important blocks. | UGC
4. Cole McGhee - 6
Battled away in an effort that represents an impressive return from his late error in midweek. Visibly tired as things went on - one of many. | UGC