Barry Bannan named The Star’s Sheffield Wednesday Player of the Season UK News

There have been a few good players during the campaign, but no player in the team has had such a big part to play in their success so far as their number 10.

Tonight, as the Sheffield Star celebrates sport in the city, it was announced that the 32-year-old – with his 21 goals and assists – has won the Owls award.

Bannan couldn’t be there as he and his team-mates prepare to face Fleetwood Town, but sent a video message saying: ‘I just want to say thank you to the Sheffield Star for voting for me as a Sheffield player Wednesday. Year… Sorry, I can’t be here tonight to receive the award and celebrate with you – but I hope you have a great evening.

Alex Miller – Barry is the obvious choice. He spoke at last season’s awards show about his desire to right the wrongs of relegation and whether or not Wednesday gets promoted this season it won’t be because of the lack of tries from their talismanic captain, who since his spell on the pitch has been head and shoulders not just at the club, but in the division.

Joe Crann – He has played more minutes than anyone else, got more assists than anyone else and is the second top scorer this season. You can never fault his work ethic or his commitment, and on several occasions this season he has looked like a cut above. As Alex says, the obvious choice.