The transformation of Sheffield Wednesday by Danny Rohl this season has worked perfectly well for the Owls who have performed incredible in the Championship table. But, such statements at least from Rohls as the club nears the January transfer window raise questions on the team’s direction.
A summer rebuild orchestrated by Rohl included 11 players joining Wednesday at Hillsborough and has played a big part in Wednesday’s transformation. However, the team is still lacking quality that would be necessary for a proper promotion title chasing. As mentioned earlier Rohl has stated his intention of signing “impact players” to the squad But the recent remark made by him has raised a lot of eye brow.
After leaving Ankaraspor hanging by the ivory neck, Rohl seemed to call on the club’s owner, Dejphon Chansiri, to supply adequate support inside the transfer period. Watching these performances and listening to Rohl’s words, fans have only one question – is he getting the necessary support?
Rohl’s frustrations are quite evident with the team they have achieved a lot and they still require more capital to push forward. However, his public utterances have created hope that there may be a crack between him and Chansiri.
However, it is necessary to point out that in summer Chansiri did invest big like in a £2.5m signing of Ike Ugbo. In Ugbo, it has not had a dream start to his tenure, but the investment highlighted Chansiri’s preparedness to back Rohl fully.
These remarks from Rohl at this point in the season and heading towards the January transfer window have cast lots of doubt at Hillsborough. As for the Owls the improvements are observable but more investment is required. Rohl will have the monumental task of steering the ship through the transfer window and getting the support needed to ensure the fortunes of Wednesday change for the better this season.