Well, it surely can't get any worse than that, and the Owls will now be fully focused on their FA Cup trip to QPR next Friday. For now, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship...
5. Owls must cough up wage cash to land Wickham
Sheffield Wednesday's early attempts to sign Crystal Palace striker Connor Wickham on loan are believed to have been rebuffed, with the Eagles requiring a more substantial wage contribution to sanction a deal. (The Sun). (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Photo: Justin Setterfield
6. Rovers ready swoop for Black Cats stopper
Blackburn Rovers are said to be chasing Sunderland goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin, whose contract with the Black Cats will expire at the end of the season. (Shields Gazette). (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Davidson
7. Seagulls linked with Swans midfielder
Brighton boss Graham Potter is said to be plotting a raid of his former club Swansea City, as he looks to snap up their £10 million-rated midfielder Bersant Celina. (Wales Online). (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images) Photo: Harry Trump
8. Whites given hope in Gray chase
Leeds United's hopes of landing a striker this month still look to be on course, with Watford understood to have made a u-turn on their 'no loan' stance on Andre Gray, ahead of further talks between the clubs. (The Athletic). (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) Photo: Bryn Lennon