'Incredible' - Seny Dieng shares parting message after return to Middlesbrough from Sheffield Wednesday
Seny Dieng has thanked the “incredible” Sheffield Wednesday fans following his return to parent club Middlesbrough.
The 31-year-old has tumbled down the pecking order at Middlesbrough and has not made a single senior appearance this season.
He has instead been limited to occasional outings for the Under-21s amid talk of a future away from the Riverside.
However, when Wednesday’s injury crisis between the sticks again reared its ugly head, Dieng was given a chance to enjoy some senior minutes.
An emergency loan move was sanctioned following an injury to Owls stopper Murphy Cooper and Dieng plugged the gap.
He completed 90 minutes across three games for Wednesday, featuring in defeats to Sheffield United, Norwich City and Southampton.
Seny Dieng bids farewell
Pierce Charles’ return to contention has prompted Dieng to return to Middlesbrough and the Senegal international has shared a parting message.
Writing on Instagram, he said: “Thank you to everyone at Sheffield Wednesday and the incredible fans.”
He seemingly proved popular among his teammates at Hillsborough, as defender Liam Cooper responded: “Top man, go well mate.”
Charles, meanwhile, called Dieng a “top guy”.
Sheffield Wednesday’s goalkeeping problems
Wednesday managed to retain Charles last summer and it was hoped the Northern Ireland international would enjoy a full season between the sticks.
However, injuries for the 20-year-old have forced the Owls to recruit deputies. Ethan Horvath, Joe Lumley, Murphy Cooper and Dieng have all been tied to loan deals during the current campaign.
Wednesday have also used teenage prospect Logan Stretch - and even defender Liam Palmer.
Regarding the possibility of Charles making a comeback against Derby County this weekend, Owls boss Pedersen said: “We really hope Pierce can play on Saturday. We really hope.
“He [has] had more really good sessions now and there’s no pain, there’s no problem after all the tests.
“He tries to play 11v11 and of course, it’s a long time since he played the last game. But there’s no health risks and nothing [that means] he should not play the next game in Derby.”