Michael Ihiekwe

OPTIONS: Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl

Sheffield Wednesday have duo close to return with help of behind-scenes staff
Two key Sheffield Wednesday players are getting close to first-team returns with their cause helped by the togetherness of the Owls staff.

LIMITED OPPORTUNITIES: Sheffield Wednesday striker Michael Smith

Rotherham rule out return for striker who could be victim of Rohl's evolution

DECISION: Ian Poveda

Owls set to make Poveda call on Friday but Rohl in no mood for risks

IN TRAINING: Sheffield Wednesday expect centre-back Bambo Diaby (left) to be able to play in a mask

Centre-backs hand Sheffield Wednesday boost ahead of huge Championship game

KEY PLAYER: Sheffield Wednesday forward Josh Windass

Josh Windass praised for walking the walk as Sheffield Wednesday leader

PARTY TIME: Sheffield Wednesday players celebrate the goal scored by Marvin Johnson (third left)

Sheffield Wednesday ratings feature plenty of 7s as they pull off crucial win

NO WAY THROUGH: James Beadle keeps out Blackburn Rovers' Sammie Szmodics

Blackburn 1 Wednesday 3: Owls get their break to finally leave relegation zone

Stoke City substitute Luke Cundle fires home a 76th-minute equaliser, despite the best efforts of Sheffield Wednesday rival Liam Palmer, who had fired the hosts in front eight minutes earlier in a key Championship relegation six-pointer at Hillsborough. Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images.

Owls chief just cannot take anymore as Stoke belt out the Delilah's

LATE HERO: Sheffield Wednesday's Michael Smith celebrates his equaliser

Wednesday's ratings a mixture of dismal and delightful as they fight back

Jack Rudoni impressed for Huddersfield Town as they took on Leeds United. Image: Ed Sykes/Getty Images

Huddersfield Town and Sheffield Wednesday lead the way in Team of the Week

Michael Ihiekwe of Sheffield Wednesday is challenged by Kasey Palmer of Coventry City during the Sky Bet Championship match at Hillsborough earlier this year. Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images.

Owls defender and ex-Millers player is a doubt for derby

POSITIVE: Michael Ihiekwe is banking on Sheffield Wednesday's experience to pull them through

Michael Ihiekwe banking on experience and positivity to pull Owls through

Sheffield Wednesday were hammered by high-flying Southampton. Image: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire

Adam Armstrong stars as high-flying Southampton hammer Sheffield Wednesday

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 06: Josh Windass of Sheffield Wednesday celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Sheffield Wednesday and Cardiff City at Hillsborough on January 06, 2024 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images)

Cameron Dawson saves two penalties as Sheffield Wednesday advance in FA Cup

Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl during the Sky Bet Championship match at Watford last weekend. Picture: Rhianna Chadwick/PA Wire

Rohl on prospects of rising star facing Rotherham & could ex-Miller feature?

Chiedozie Ogbene. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Sheffield Wednesday linked with move for in-demand international forward

Lee Gregory

Sheffield Wednesday boss gives updates on five players ahead of Peterborough tie

YOU'RE IN: Huddersfield Town's Jack Rudoni (left), Rotherham United's Hakeem Odoffin and Bradford City's Romoney Crichlow all make this week's White Rose line-up - but who joins them?

Team of the Week: Terriers, Owls, Blades, Bantams & Millers rewarded

LEADING MAN: Sheffield Wednesday’s Michael Smith led his team from the front, scoring all three goals in his side's comprehensive 3-0 win at Shrewsbury Town, offering momentum ahead of the League One play-offs. Picture: Ian Hodgson/PA

Smith-inspired Owls provide some welcome hope - and so do their supporters

Darren Moore.

Moore on Smith, Ihiekwe and not looking back after Owls rediscover their mojo

Darren Moore.

Sheffield Wednesday boss provides a positive update on key forward
SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY manager Darren Moore is keeping his fingers crossed that Josh Windass could put himself in contention for the Owls' penultimate League One fixture of the season at Shrewsbury Town - after seeing another key player make his return in Saturday's win over Exeter City.
Leon Wobschall

AGONY: Michael Ihiekwe and Michael Smith at Sunderland last season as Rotherham United missed the chance to secure automatic promotion

Sheffield Wednesday can take inspiration from Ihiekwe and Smith's Millers tales

BACK IN THE RANKS: Sheffield Wednesday centre-back Michael Ihiekwe

Sheffield Wednesday's big injury boost as key player back for last three games

INJURY: Sheffield Wednesday forward Mallik Wilks

Darren Moore gives injury updates on Sheffield Wednesday's injured first-teamers

Darren Moore.

Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore provides fitness update on four players

Aden Flint, pictured in his previous loan stint at Sheffield Wednesday.

Owls complete signing of Stoke defender plus updates on Ihiekwe and Hector

Hull City head coach Liam Rosenior. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Hull City chief Liam Rosenior provides updates on Crystal Palace winger

Darren Moore gets his point across to his Sheffield Wednesday players at Derby County. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Darren Moore reveals his 'concern' regarding Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore, pictured on the touchline at Derby. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Moore reflects on 'bitter blow' as Owls star ruled out for a couple of months

Michael Smith celebrates putting Sheffield Wednesday into round three of the FA Cup last weekend.

Friends reunited as Warne reflects on reunion with Owls trio

GOALS: Sheffield Wednesday's Michael Smith celebrates

Michael Smith to the rescue as poor Owls performance reflected in player ratings

Owls have been rocked by the loss of Ben Heneghan (Picture: Steve Ellis)

Season-ending injury and ban force another Owls defensive rethink
Sheffield WedWith Ben Heneghan out for the season and Michael Ihiekwe suspended, Sheffield Wednesday will have to find yet another defensive combination at home to Burton Albion on Saturday.
Stuart Rayner

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Darren Moore, Manager of Sheffield Wednesday applauds prior to the Sky Bet League One match between Sheffield Wednesday and Sunderland at Hillsborough Stadium on November 02, 2021 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Two Owls defenders to miss Burton fixture due to injury and suspension

Worldies - Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and skipper Barry Bannan with late goals against Cheltenham (Picture: Steve Ellis)

Sheffield Wednesday giving Hillsborough faithful goals, quantity and quality

Owls manager Darren Moore. Picture: Press Association.

Moore lauds 'spot on' Owls duo Heneghan and Ihiekwe and gives a Byers update

Hillsborough. Picture: Press Association.

Regal Reds stun Owls with outstanding derby victory at Hillsborough

LOAN SIGNING: Centre-back Mark McGuinness has joined Sheffield Wednesday from Cardiff City

Signing's heads up that he can help Sheffield Wednesday defend crosses better

Rotherham United's Chiedozie Ogbene (left) and Dan Barlaser applaud the fans following the rout of Reading on Saturday (Picture: PA)

Preston v Rotherham - Paul Warne on future of Chiedozie Ogbene and Dan Barlaser

Happy days: Sheffield Wednesday defender Michael Ihiekwe is enjoying life on and off the field since moving across South Yorkshire from Rotherham United. Picture: Steve Ellis

On-song Ihiekwe settling in nicely at the Owls

JOSH WINDASS: Believes Sheffield Wednesday have the squad to win the League One title next season. Picture: Getty Images.

Windass makes League One title claim as Owls continue pre-season preparations

Sheffield Wednesday defender Michael Ihiekwe, who recently joined the club from Rotherham United.

Sheffield Wednesday's Michael Ihiekwe on leaving Rotherham United

AMBITIONS: Chairman Tony Stewart is looking to help Paul Warne to further add to his Rotherham United squad, which won League One promotion and the Football League Trophy last season

Rotherham United chairman Tony Stewart hopeful of more signings this week

EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE: James McCart playing for St Johnstone against Austrian side LASK

Rotherham United confirm Scottish centre-back's free transfer signing

Championship Rumours Thursday 23 June 2022

Rotherham United face disappointment over Fulham star

Rotherham United duo Michael Ihiekwe and Michael Smith have signed for Sheffield Wednesday. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Sheffield Wednesday lure duo away from Rotherham United

Rotherham United striker Michael Smith. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Rotherham United lose key duo to Sheffield Wednesday

Michael Smith celebrates scoring Rotherham's opening goal against Bolton on New Year's Day, one of 25 goals he scored last season
(Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Michael Smith's Rotherham United future still up in the air

STICKING AROUND: Rotherham United's Jamie Lindsay (left). Picture: Isaac Parkin/PA

Chance to prove Millers belong in Championship fuels Lindsay decision

MAN IN DEMAND: Michael Smith. Picture: PA Wire.

Sheffield Wednesday and Cardiff eyeing Rotherham United striker Michael Smith

Rotherham United's Jamie Lindsay, pictured in action against Ipswich Town late last season. Picture: Isaac Parkin/PA

Rotherham United midfielder and Portsmouth target Jamie Lindsay signs new deal

JOE MATTOCK: Has been released by Rotherham United. Picture: PA Wire.

Rotherham United release six players while opening discussions with key quartet

Millers captain Richard Wood: Picture: Tony Johnson

Rotherham United captain Richard Wood signs new 12-month deal

BITTERSWEET: Michael Ihiekwe celebrates putting Rotherham United ahead at Sunderland. But the pendulum swing somewhat for the Millers defender, whose late own goal effectively denied his side automatic promotion with a game to spare. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Sunderland 1 Rotherham 1: Last-gasp heartache takes Millers fates to final day

IN THEIR HANDS: Rotherham United's Michael Ihiekwe celebrates opening the scoring at Sunderland on Tuesday night. Picture: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire.

What do Rotherham need to do to beat MK Dons to promotion and Wigan to title?

Rotherham United chief Paul Warne, pictured at Sunderland on Tuesday night. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Rotherham players are 'absolutely devastated' after late Sunderland drama: Warne

ATTACKING THRUST: Ben Wiles

Rotherham United 1 Ipswich Town 0 - player ratings

STRIKING START: Rotherham United's Chiedozie Ogbene

Michael Smith to Rotherham United's rescue as Millers are put through the mill

Rotherham United's Michael Ihiekwe (centre left) celebrates scoring their side's fourth goal of the game in the second half of extra time during the Papa John's Trophy final at Wembley Stadium, London. (Picture: PA)

How Rotherham United can use Wembley win as springboard to win League One title

Winning smile: Rotherham United's Chiedozie Ogbene lifts the trophy following the Papa John's Trophy final win over Sutton United at Wembley. Picture: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire.

Rotherham boss Paul Warne admits he thought his side's chance had gone

DECISIVE: Chiedozie Ogbene (right) celebrates the goal which put Rotherham United in front for the first time

Rotherham get job done by winning EFL Trophy but only after tightest of squeezes

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