The Dave Challinor era at Sheffield Wednesday will get underway this weekend, kicking off a long-term mission from Oldham Athletic’s Boundary Park in the FA Cup first round.
The new Owls boss has spoken about steady progress towards the ultimate goal of how he wants to go about things at Hillsborough but has suggested there will be things to scope out in terms of changes early doors.
Challinor told The Star this week: “Hopefully, you'll see a change... Everyone will look at it and talk about different shapes. How we do it is different in terms of different parts of the pitch. It's not particularly a 4-4-2 or a 3-5-2.
“We're pretty standard in terms of how we'll build in certain areas. We need to get some excitement into this place (Hillsborough). That comes from being positive, playing forward, being purposeful with our possession, making the other team defend for long periods and getting the supporters off the seats. Hopefully, we can see that immediately.”
With little to go on, we’ve had a crack at selecting a predicted line-up for the match.
9. CAM - Callum Slattery
The summer signing is playing a fluid role depending on whether Wednesday are attacking or defending. Energy vital - one of the players that can drag a performance out of the side. | Steve Ellis
10. CF - Davis Keillor-Dunn
We've listed this one as a centre-forward but Keillor-Dunn appears to be at his best when bobbing about, linking midfield with attack and getting close to the forward. In form and hitting his straps. | George Wood/Getty Images
11. CF - Mason Burstow
After a mixed start, appears to be growing into his loan and provides a bit of muscle. Jamal Lowe is back from suspension and could easily drop straight back in, but Burstow would offer something different. | Steve Ellis