Proud dad Lee Thompson says his son Declan Thompson signing a professional contract with Sheffield Wednesday is an amazing achievement as he was told at the age of five that he would never be able to play football. Young Thompson spent his early life in a wheelchair after being diagnosed with Perthes Disease – a read more→
Shaw Lane Aquaforce raised thousands for Weston Park Hospital last night when they played Sheffield Wednesday under 21s. The match finished 3-3, but the poignant moment belonged to Shaw Lane’s chairman Craig Wood, who came on for the final two minutes and scored a last minute penalty. Wood organised the match as a thank you read more→
Stocksbridge Park Steels, who beat Carlton Town today, have signed former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Cecil Nyoni. Nyoni played from the start in the Steels’ 3-2 win having recently put pen-to-paper after impressing Chris Hilton in training. The midfielder made two appearances for Wednesday a few years ago and he has since played for Nottingham Forest, read more→
At 42, Craig Wood was loving life as a family man, successful businessman and the proud chairman of a thriving football club. The phrase, “you never know what is around the corner” sums up how his life was turned upside down in January when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. He was given the all-clear read more→
Name: James Eyles Age: 21 Current Club: Ossett Town Previous Clubs: Pontefract Collieries and Nostell Miners Welfare Best mate in football: Brandon Kane, a lad I’ve played with since I was 12. Career Highlight: Winning the County Cup when I was playing for Ossett Town under 16s. Lowest Moment in football: Being released from Sheffield read more→
