With the January transfer window looming Sheffield Wednesday’s manager Danny Röhl is now talking to his players to find out whether they want to be, or are willing to remain with the club.
Given several first-team regulars have found it difficult to break into the team this season, Röhl concedes some might be looking to.
move out of Middlewood Road. Wilkins for his part as a German manager does not want to take any decision that is not good for the player as well as the club.
That is the truth of the process,” Röh explained. Some of our players may not have played frequently, and they may feel like they want to play more frequency. The best thing I attempt to do is provide them with a realistic view of who they are at the current time; and as a result we can sit together and talk about what is available.
This is because Röhl also notes that some of them may be have reached the point in their playing lives where they have few years left before retiring. He comprehends the need of his players for stability and game time and will go as far as helping come to that decision.
“I also see the human side,” Röhl said. Some players have two or three years left and they want to play and be safety for the future. But the good thing is that I try to be honest, and we try to have open communication.”
When the window will be open Röhl will have to bolster his ranks while at the same time possibly aiming to prevent some of his more experienced players from leaving. Losses through injuries and suspension are part of any football season and therefore Röhl’s asset in the transfer market will be invaluable in deciding the fortunes of Wednesday.