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.
9. Barry Bannan - 6
Serenaded throughout by his adoring public in the away end. Bopped the ball around nicely and looked to use it positively as ever. Tried things but couldn't quite get the game going as he'd have liked on what will have been an emotional afternoon. | UGC
10. Jamal Lowe - 5
Retained the ball in tight areas nicely on occasion. Slim pickings out there and couldn't get into the game for the most part. | UGC
11. Bailey Cadamarteri - 5
Once again put himself about with limited opportunity. Came close early in the second half. Played with a wee bit of snarl in moments but barely got the ball in another trudge of an afternoon up top. | UGC
12. Nathan Redmond - N/A
On for the final 20 minutes or so. Got a few touches but the flow of the game was well beyond Wednesday by then. | UGC