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.
5. Reece Johnson - 5
A little frantic in possession early doors but settled in as things went on. Faced up to his defensive task for the most part and got stuck in with a number of tackles but was twisted inside out for their opener. | UGC
6. Charlie McNeill - 7
Played in a foreign position, tucked further back and given more defensive responsibility up against the lively Cameron Pring. Spent the first half up and down and bombing on - though it's fair to say he didn't have it all his own way. Showed scrap and battled. Off with 20 to go. | UGC
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7. Jaden Heskey - 6
Looked every bit the high quality prospect in moments, using his body nicely and moving the ball sensibly. Faded in and out but looks like a player with plenty about him. | UGC
8. Svante Ingelsson - 6
Acted as the aerial focal point, belted about, did what he does. Long throws quite possibly the biggest threat on the day. | UGC