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The Wednesday Word - with Joe Crann

Joe Crann
Sheffield Wednesday
Hillsborough
Henrik Pedersen
Football
Season Tickets
Umbro
League One
Pierce Charles
Leicester City
Minus 15 Points
Arise Group / David Storch
EFL / IFR Process
Club De Padel
RERISE Consortium
Wembley Stadium
FA Cup Final
Jamie Vardy
Chansiri
New Ownership/arise
Stoke City

Welcome to 'The Wednesday Word' podcast, a new way to get your Sheffield Wednesday fix with Joe Crann. We'll bring you Owls interviews and updates every week.

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A new era has arrived for The Wednesday Word, and on top of the launch of our new shop, we're also welcoming fellow Sheffield Wednesday journalist, Dom Howson, to the family.

He'll be joining us every other week on the show, and wi... more

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Join The Wednesday Word's Joe Crann as he discusses all of the latest transfer happenings in a special live Q&A from YouTube. 

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Alan Biggs has seen plenty during his time on the beat in South Yorkshire football, and has been there for some of the best times in Sheffield Wednesday's history.

From Big Jack Charlton to Ron Atkinson, and across numerous promoti... more

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Things are starting to happen at Sheffield Wednesday, and on this week's episode of The Wednesday Word there are some updates from our man Joe Crann on Barry Bannan, Will Grainger and Max Lowe - as well as talk of Callum Paterson an... more

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Alan Biggs
Referred to as the godfather of Sheffield football; veteran journalist
Independent journalist/author
Episode: Sheffield Wednesday's impressive new owners and Jack Charlton's aura - we chat to Alan Biggs
Dimitar Berbatov
Former Manchester United and Fulham player; interview guest on The Wednesday Word
Former clubs and English football
Episode: Contract talks, transfer news and more - The latest at Sheffield Wednesday with Joe Crann
Lee Bullen
Former Sheffield Wednesday Captain
Sheffield Wednesday
Episode: Lee Bullen on takeover joy, Chansiri, and why Sheffield Wednesday was the perfect club for him
Kieran Maguire
Football finance expert
Football finance commentator (The Price of Football)
Episode: Admins report, contracts and Chansiri the 'loser' - Your Sheffield Wednesday questions answered
Lee Gregory
Former professional footballer and coach, guest on the episode
Sheffield Wednesday
Episode: Lee Gregory EXCLUSIVE: *That* comeback, a future at Sheffield Wednesday and Forest Green away
Tom Burton
Shirt designer and kit customization enthusiast known as 'Mr. Meadows'
Independent / Mr. Meadows branding
Episode: Vardy, Grainger and ongoing Hillsborough upgrades - The latest updates from Sheffield Wednesday
Jim McCalliog
Former footballer who played for Chelsea and Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday, Chelsea
Episode: 60 years on from Wembley - Sheffield Wednesday goalscorer Jim McCalliog chats on The Wednesday Word
Aden Flint
Former Sheffield Wednesday defender, contributing guest
Sheffield Wednesday
Episode: The Wednesday Word chats to Aden Flint, Marvin Johnson and Sheffield Wednesday coaches
Marvin Johnson
Sheffield Wednesday winger/forward, guest
Sheffield Wednesday
Episode: The Wednesday Word chats to Aden Flint, Marvin Johnson and Sheffield Wednesday coaches

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Joe Crann
Host with ongoing coverage of Sheffield Wednesday updates, ownership talks, and fan engagement.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 2 ratings
  • Up the owls

    Top man brilliant content, helps me keep up to date from the Isle of Man

    Apple Podcasts
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    Isle of Man wim Jonk
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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#170
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#242
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Contract talks, transfer news and more - The latest at Sheffield Wednesday with Joe Crann
Q: How important is it for England that there is a massive pyramid from the Premier League down to the ninth division?
Berbatov emphasizes that grassroots and lower-league football form a chain that supports the whole system, protecting players' development and providing a vibrant football culture that sustains clubs at every level.
Admins report, contracts and Chansiri the 'loser' - Your Sheffield Wednesday questions answered
Q: How are program improvements at Hillsborough progressing?
Progress is ongoing but details are scarce; SAG and North Stand work continue with updates expected as milestones are reached, focusing on preparing for next season.
Admins report, contracts and Chansiri the 'loser' - Your Sheffield Wednesday questions answered
Q: Rate life under the new ownership up to now?
Overall positive impressions with Arise doing the right things, though actions will need to prove themselves over time; a cautious but hopeful outlook.
Admins report, contracts and Chansiri the 'loser' - Your Sheffield Wednesday questions answered
Q: Any update on players off contract at the end of the season?
There is ongoing negotiation with several players; some on scholarships, some on pro deals, with movement expected in a couple of weeks as players return from holidays.
Admins report, contracts and Chansiri the 'loser' - Your Sheffield Wednesday questions answered
Q: Should they consider signing a 39-year-old, like Jamie Vardy?
It could be a marketable and strategic move, but finances must be right and previous transfer mistakes need avoiding; a potential possibility but not a guarantees at this stage.

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What is The Wednesday Word about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A highly Manchester-oriented football show focused on a storied local club, its ownership saga, and the fanbase's emotional journey. Across episodes, the host discusses the takeover by ownership groups, regulatory hurdles, wage-cap and transfer-fee dynamics, and potential leadership changes, often weaving in fan sentiment, community initiatives, and on-pitch glimpses from trialists and standout performers. Interviews with players and managers, plus live Q&A formats, provide inside angles on squad planning, youth development, and the club's broader strategy to regain stability and aspirational success. A notable pattern is pairing hard timelines and business talk with vibrant, candid discourse from supporters and insiders, creating a blend o... more

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