Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 Luton Town: Owls frustrated by lowly Hatters

Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl told BBC Radio Sheffield:

“I will not be too critical with the first half because it was exactly what I expect from this game – a team who will fight for every inch and try to bring us down to set-pieces and second balls and it is not easy to play against such a team. For this of course you need a clean sheet.

“I knew we could bring input and accelerate our game, in the first half it was not easy to speed up the game at the right moments. Of course the pitch, at this time of the year, is not easy – it slows you down a little bit and you need two or three touches.

“In the second half we found more spaces and adapted the shape a little bit. The two subs helped us a lot, the second half was much better and I think in the end we deserved to win this game.

“We had 68 per cent possession, even on this pitch. But I cannot blame my team, they tried everything.”

Luton manager Matt Bloomfield told BBC Three Counties Radio:

“I can feel the spirit growing, I can feel the confidence growing. But that’s only words from me unless we back it up with results. A point away from home always has to be respected and I thought there was some really good individual displays in there.

“First half I thought our shape was fantastic, we limited Sheffield Wednesday to very few opportunities. I think we tired a bit, we’ve got some boys still working their way back to full fitness, but at any level, you’ve got to defend for your lives at times.

“I was really pleased that the boys got some reward for their work because they’ve worked really hard this week, at least they’ve got a point and it was nice to share that with the supporters at the end.

“It’s a stepping stone for us, of course we want to win away from home but it’s been a long run and to show that character and togetherness and get a point on the road has got to be a good day for us.”