'That's criminal!' Sheffield Wednesday fans fume over Garry Monk team selection against Brentford

Garry Monk has selected his starting XI to take on Brentford today – and it has got Owls fans fuming.
Sheffield Wednesday manager Garry MonkSheffield Wednesday manager Garry Monk
Sheffield Wednesday manager Garry Monk

Monk has rung the changes after the midweek FA Cup defeat against Manchester City with Steven Fletcher among those coming in for a start after proving his fitness.

However it’s the team selection elsewhere which has angered a number of supporters.

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In particular, the decision not to start Wildsmith afetr his performance against City, plus dropping Fernando Forestieri, has left many Owls supporters shaking their heads.

Here’s a selection of reaction from fans on social media:

@charlieswfc_: Why drop Wildsmith after he played so well against city? That’s actually criminal

@WillTemple9: Hunt deserves a start over pelupessy

@MEGAN95465233: Bring Westwood and Wildsmith Back !!

@SergejOdstrom: Im trying to keep the faith here mr monk! Making it Hard!

@JamesOwl2006: Wildsmith has an amazing game against aguero, mahrez,Jesus and sterling but Dawson gets in the side????????????

@ads42: Monk as lost the plot.

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@JaseRBennett: #monkout #swfc Monk trying to get the sack. Pelupessy, Dawson should not start. Tom Lees is an absolute car crash and dropping Forestieri! Clear your desk Monk you clown

@DeanMissere: WHAT THE HELL IS HE DOING

@Lbriggs88: No wildsmith, no forestieri and pelupessy starts. Why am I not surprised

@wildy79: What exactly did wildsmith and Hunt do wrong one Wednesday to warranty being dropped!?! I suppose another 14 touches for Pelupessy in a game may help the cause.

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