Sheffield Wednesday boss Henrik Pedersen salutes 'fantastic' on-loan Crystal Palace man Tayo Adaramola
Sheffield Wednesday boss Henrik Pedersen salutes 'fantastic' on-loan Crystal Palace defender Tayo Adaramola
Sheffield Wednesday manager Henrik Pedersen has saluted the mentality of on-loan Crystal Palace defender Tayo Adaramola.
The 22-year-old, who helped Bradford City seal promotion from League Two last season, joined Wednesday in January after his loan spell at Leyton Orient was cut short.
He has since been a regular on Wednesday’s left flank, impressing the Hillsborough faithful over the course of his 14 outings in the Championship.
Henrik Pedersen salutes on-loan Crystal Palace defender
“I think he has done a fantastic development,” said Pedersen. “There’s a lot to work with.
“He is a fantastic young man, he’s so hungry to learn. His menatality is top and we are really, really pleased with his development. He has a lot of those things we are searching in the future to be a Sheffield Wednesday player.”
Adaramola is said to have one year remaining on his Palace deal and Wednesday will be operating under transfer restrictions this summer.
However, the former Republic of Ireland youth international has made it clear a Hillsborough stay is something he would be open to.
Tayo Adaramola open to Sheffield Wednesday return
After Wednesday’s goalless draw with Coventry City earlier this month, he was asked by BBC Radio Sheffield whether he would want to return to the club.
“Yeah, of course,” he responded. “It’d be a pleasure of mine to play for such a big club at any time in my career. I’ve got a lot of love for this club for giving me such an opportunity, so of course I’d repay them if the opportunity comes.”
Regarding his January switch to South Yorkshire, he said: “Coming to a club like Sheffield Wednesday is a no-brainer for me, no matter what situation they could ever be in.
“Once I heard there was an opportunity to play for such a massive club, it was something I couldn’t say no to. I’m taking it with both hands, I’m trying to take the opportunity to show the fans, show the club, that I’m willing to fight as well as they are. I’m just proud to be playing for such a big club.”