The Owls are preparing for their latest clash against Coventry City, marking a fifth meeting between the two clubs in just over a year. This unusual run of matches includes a memorable replay of last season’s FA Cup, where a revamped Wednesday side were humiliated 4-1 at the Coventry Building Society Arena in February. Most recently, a Championship clash in October saw Shea Charles score his first senior goal with a dramatic winner in the dying moments, intensifying the pressure on former manager Mark Robins.
Anticipation for this upcoming FA Cup third round match was met with a predictable feeling of fatigue among both sets of supporters, and the decision to move the kick-off from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. did not help. raise the interest of Wednesday’s contingent.
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To compound the discontent, the news that the match will not be shown live on British television, due to international broadcasting requirements, was poorly received. However, Owls fans showed their unwavering support, selling out their allocation of nearly 5,000 tickets. In a remarkable turnaround, Coventry have issued a statement saying their home fans will not have access to tickets in the South Stand due to increased attendances from visiting supporters.
-As the Owls prepare for this crucial clash, manager Danny Röhl is expected to rotate his squad, keeping an eye on their Championship match against Leeds United the following week. Before the match, Röhl admitted that the priority this week has been the recovery of the players after a busy Christmas schedule, with the majority of the squad having enjoyed a short break at the start of the week. Normal training routines are set to resume on Wednesday as the Owls aim to make a splash in the FA Cup.
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