The second in a series of six posts to be released over the next couple of weeks, introducing you to the Championship’s newest members, reflects on Sheffield Wednesday's return to the (relative) big time. Find other posts in the series here: Welcome to the Championship (1/6): Blackburn Rovers About……Sheffield Wednesday Nickname: ‘The Owls’ Manager: Dave Jones Play at: Hillsborough, 186 miles from Ashton Gate Capacity: 39,732; Last Season Avg Attendance: 21,336 Interesting Facts: Former Goalkeeper Kevin Pressman holds the record for the fastest ever British league sending-off, just 13 seconds into a match with Wolves in 2000 >>> Future City boss Danny Wilson’s tenure as manager caused four MP’s, including future Home Secretary David Blunkett, to publicly call for his sacking >>> Wednesday finished third in the last season before the creation of the Premier League >>> They reached both FA Cup and League Cup finals in 19...
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