Sky Sports pundit Tim Sherwood has backed Sheffield Wednesday to eventually return to the Premier League, describing the club as a "huge"prospect. His comments come as the Owls sit second in League One, just one point off the top with 14 points from seven matches."I think they're a huge club," Sherwood said. "They've got the fanbase, they've got the stadium, and they've got the infrastructure to get back to the Premier League."
Current form supports optimism
The pundit's optimism aligns with a strong start to the season for Danny Röhl's side. Sheffield Wednesday are unbeaten in their last five games, a run that includes three wins and two draws. Their latest result was a 2-1 comeback victory away at Salford City last Tuesday, with goals from Davis Keillor-Dunn and a Jamal Lowe penalty securing the points. Lowe is the team's top scorer this season with four goals.
This positive form has put the Owls firmly in the automatic promotion conversation early in the campaign.
Focus on the next challenge
Attention now turns to maintaining this momentum. The next test is a home fixture against fifth-placed Cambridge United on Saturday. A win could see Sheffield Wednesday go top of the table, depending on other results. The club's management has consistently spoken about a long-term project, and Sherwood's external endorsement reinforces the belief that the foundations are being laid correctly. The immediate task is to continue picking up points, with the full schedule of upcoming matches available on our fixtures page. The Owls host Cambridge at Hillsborough this weekend.
First reported at uk.sports.yahoo.com
