26 January 2026 …
Sheffield Wednesday: ‘Why did emotional Barry Bannan exit unfold like this?’
As I was sat watching a tearful Barry Bannan waving goodbye to the Sheffield Wednesday fans, it all felt a little bit surreal.
The Scot had just completed his 477th appearance for the Owls. Why, after such a long and popular spell at the club, was this unfolding like this?
We know he told team-mates prior to the game this was going to be his final match. Multiple reports said