Sheffield Wednesday trip for Cristiano Ronaldo, sad passing of an icon and play-off memories: The best Owls stories you may have missed this week

So, in case you might have missed something, here’s a handy round-up of some of the best Owls articles our team have produced over the past seven days…

THE AMERICAN DREAM

Everyone of a certain age remembers John Harkes coming to Sheffield from the US and turning out to be a hit on these shores. However, not many people know the story of the man who came here with him. Joe Crann caught up with USA international goalkeeper Tony Meola to talk about his short time in Sheffield and why a move to Hillsborough never materialised.

Sheffield Wednesday and Soccer Town, USA: John Harkes, Ron Atkinson and the other American…

CONTRACT OFFER

In some newsy-news, we exclusively revealed that contract talks had begun with a defender who made his Wednesday breakthrough this season

EXCLUSIVE: Sheffield Wednesday in talks with highly-rated defender

ON THE WAY OUT

While new deals are in the offing for some, for others the time as come to flee the nest at Hillsborough. That’s the case for Jack Stobbs, who after 17 years at Wednesday has been released. He gave us his views on his time at the Owls and what’s coming next

Sheffield Wednesday exit confirmed, ‘waiting game’ begins

THE SKIPPER SPEAKS

Joe spoke to Tom Lees this week and, among other subjects, the Owls skipper was very frank in his assessment that “the last season has been the most difficult in my time here.”

Sheffield Wednesday skipper Tom Lees on Garry Monk, dropped heads and Owls leadership

Sheffield Wednesday’s Tom Lees on EFL case and the snowball effect

Sheffield Wednesday's Tom Lees on Championship return: “Everybody respects that more now…”

AND SO, TOO, DID A FORMER CAPTAIN…

Jose Semedo spoke to us this week about how he fell in love with Sheffield Wednesday before he had even joined the club and he also reiterated his desire to bring his pal Cristiano Ronaldo to Hillsborough

Jose Semedo’s Sheffield Wednesday admission: “I fell in love in another shirt!”

Cristiano Ronaldo to Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough? “It’s for sure!”

GREAT TIMES REMEMBERED

We were also engulfed in a little nostaglia this week as we recalled a couple of memorable play-off successes. Alex Miller wrapped up the stories behind the Owls’ securing of a final place 15 years ago this week by beating Brentford.

How then-Sheffield Wednesday boss Paul Sturrock prepared for Brentford playoff clash

Lee Bullen, James Quinn and Matt Hamshaw remember Sheffield Wednesday's playoff win over Brentford

Sex, bread and indigestion: the Paul Sturrock teamtalk that changed Sheffield Wednesday history

And Chris Holt put into words his memories of that victory over Brighton at Hillsborough, when an impromptu light show and an unbelieveable bounce had the stadium shaking

The night Sheffield Wednesday players thought a rocking Hillsborough might come down around them

A HUGELY IMPORTANT MAN IN WEDNESDAY’S HISTORY

There was some sad news this week as we learned of the passing of Robert Walker. You might not know the name but Robert created the iconic old Owls badge back in 1973 and it stands to this day as one of the most eye-catching pieces of design in world football. Chris Holt told the story as Mr Walker’s daughter paid tribute.

Family's pride at legacy left behind by designer of iconic Sheffield Wednesday badge

WHAT NOW FOR SEASON TICKET HOLDERS?

In his latest Owls column, Joe explained how the Wednesday hierarchy have a difficult decision to make soon as fans begin to wonder what’s going to happen to the money they paid for season tickets this season and next.

Joe Crann: Sheffield Wednesday have a big call to make on season tickets

AND FINALLY…

See if you can spot anyone you know from our gallery of Owls fans from the past 20-odd years.

More random old pictures of Sheffield Wednesday fans... just for the fun of it