Sheffield Wednesday’s dire run of form in the Championship continued on Monday night as they suffered a fifth loss in six matches.
Garry Monk’s side succumbed to late defeat at Wigan Athletic after a point was snatched from their grasp in the 90th minute.
Loan winger Jacob Murphy handed the Owls the lead just after half an hour, but the Latics came from behind to steal all three points thanks to Kieffer Moore’s equaliser and Jamal Lowe’s well-timed headed winner.
In attack, Monk stuck with Sam Winnall and opted for a different partner next to him this time around – Atdhe Nuhiu.
But it is the 29-year-old that has come in for criticism from sections of the travelling support.
Here’s what they have had to say…
Winnall was described as a “disgrace” following the full-time whistle by one supporter who was in attendance whilst others said the striker would fall over his own shadow, calling him “weak” and that he was playing like he’s never seen a football before.
Another fan even labelled him “powderpuff” which surely backs up the above point that he isn’t strong enough to lead the line.
It has also led to more extreme claims with the former Barnsley man failing to score during the match…
A further fan said he was the worst striker at the club whilst one went a step more by saying he is the worst in the entire Championship.
Winnall has scored just once in 12 league games this campaign, and his overall record at Hillsborough is hardly inspiring either as he’s bagged only five goals in 41 appearances, per Transfermarkt.
The Owls forward was substituted in the second half for Jordan Rhodes leaving these two supporters pondering who was the better option before claiming they were both “League 1 level.”
Some supporters took a moment to look at the team as a whole – who should stay, or should go? Winnall was frequently mentioned throughout as a “gutless” squad member that needs to exit the club.
“Terrible” and “not good enough” were phrases used in the same light as Winnall’s name.
With top goalscorer Steven Fletcher out injured for the foreseeable future, Monk will have a race against the clock to find someone he can trust to fill the void – it’s clear based on this reaction that the 29-year-old will not be that man.
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While in other news, this Sheffield Wednesday striker is reportedly free to leave the club before Friday’s deadline…