<![CDATA[The Wednesday Word - with Joe Crann: The Wednesday Word Show]]>

<![CDATA[The Wednesday Word - with Joe Crann: The Wednesday Word Show]]>https://www.thewednesdayword.com/s/the-wednesday-word-showhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!O7TW!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F71deafb6-6dbf-4a4d-b8a3-e434394ae105_1280x1280.pngThe Wednesday Word - with Joe Crann: The Wednesday Word Showhttps://www.thewednesdayword.com/s/the-wednesday-word-showSubstackTue, 29 Sep 2026 04:58:53 GMT<![CDATA[Yorkshire grub, that Derby goal and rooming with Roland - John Harkes answers Sheffield Wednesday fan questions]]>https://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/john-harkes-answers-sheffield-wednesday-fan-questionshttps://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/john-harkes-answers-sheffield-wednesday-fan-questionsThu, 24 Sep 2026 07:02:14 GMTThis week I’d like to thank the likes of Jeremy, Jon, Nat, Davido and William for sending through some bits to ask ‘Harkesy’, and I think some of the other questions submitted were answered in the main show that you can find over on the YouTube channel.

But if you want to hear stories about Big Ron, teammates sleeping in hotel corridors and that terribly cold night in Derby where he scored one of the best goals Wednesdayites have ever seen. Check out the video below.

]]><![CDATA[An American takeover, 90s legends and his love for Sheffield Wednesday | John Harkes opens up]]>https://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/john-harkes-sheffield-wednesday-interviewhttps://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/john-harkes-sheffield-wednesday-interviewWed, 23 Sep 2026 10:37:20 GMTThe former Owl sat down to discuss his recent trip back to Hillsborough, his conversations with the new hierarchy and his plans to spread the word back home in America.

'Harkesy' also took a trip down memory lane with us, discussing his upbringing in 'Soccer Town USA', playing alongside the greats of the 1990s and the fantastic tracksuits that he and Tony Meola got put into when they visited the Steel City.

The content produced for The Wednesday Word Show is made available for free, but it doesn’t happen without our amazing full subscribers… If you want to be part of the family, and make sure we can continue to make things like this, it’d be hugely appreciated.

]]><![CDATA[Lack of goals, Salford City away and a Sheffield Wednesday clean sheet]]>https://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/sheffield-wednesday-henrik-pedersen-post-matchhttps://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/sheffield-wednesday-henrik-pedersen-post-matchMon, 21 Sep 2026 07:56:17 GMT

The content produced for The Wednesday Word Show is made available for free, but it doesn’t happen without our amazing full subscribers… If you want to be part of the family, and make sure we can continue to make things like this, it’d be hugely appreciated.

]]><![CDATA[Big Dish, Owls internationals and your latest Sheffield Wednesday news]]>https://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/sheffield-wednesday-contracts-dishon-bernard-league-onehttps://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/sheffield-wednesday-contracts-dishon-bernard-league-oneWed, 16 Sep 2026 09:55:25 GMTIn this edition we also chat internationals as we prepare to potentially see two League One games postponed this month, with the guys giving their thoughts on the current state of play over at Hillsborough.

Don't forget to like and subscribe if you're enjoying our work! 🦉💙

The content produced for The Wednesday Word Show is made available for free, but it doesn’t happen without our amazing full subscribers… If you want to be part of the family, and make sure we can continue to make things like this, it’d be hugely appreciated.

]]><![CDATA[Callum Slattery decision explained and centre backs discussed after Sheffield Wednesday draw]]>https://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/callum-slattery-decision-explainedhttps://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/callum-slattery-decision-explainedSat, 12 Sep 2026 19:05:14 GMT

The content produced for The Wednesday Word Show is made available for free, but it doesn’t happen without our amazing full subscribers… If you want to be part of the family, and make sure we can continue to make things like this, it’d be hugely appreciated.

]]><![CDATA[Head stitches, a Sheffield Wednesday pitch invasion and joining Jose Semedo at Ronaldo’s Al Nassr]]>https://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/sheffield-wednesday-interview-miguel-llerahttps://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/sheffield-wednesday-interview-miguel-lleraWed, 09 Sep 2026 15:24:55 GMTThe adopted Yorkshireman opened up about his time at Hillsborough, discussing headgear and pitch invasions, and also spoke about joining his good friend, Jose Semedo, over at Al Nassr with Cristiano Ronaldo.

The content produced for The Wednesday Word Show is made available for free, but it doesn’t happen without our amazing full subscribers… If you want to be part of the family, and make sure we can continue to make things like this, it’d be hugely appreciated.

]]><![CDATA[Pedersen and Bannan: Another win, Ernie Weaver and Sheffield Wednesday's midfield]]>https://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/pedersen-and-bannan-sheffield-wednesdayhttps://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/pedersen-and-bannan-sheffield-wednesdaySat, 05 Sep 2026 16:29:27 GMT

Thanks for being part of The Wednesday Word family. Your fiver a month helps fund the entire project - whether it’s the articles, the YouTube or the social media platforms. Your support is hugely appreciated! Don’t forget you can get 10% off at the TWW store - just drop me a message for your code!

]]><![CDATA[Free agents, DKD hopes and transfer budgets - Your Sheffield Wednesday questions answered]]>https://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/free-agents-dkd-hopes-and-transferhttps://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/free-agents-dkd-hopes-and-transferFri, 04 Sep 2026 14:02:15 GMTAnd here are your answers! In this bit of bonus content we spoke about the possibility of free agents, Wednesday’s situation with free agents and loans, why they have the upper hand with Davis Keillor-Dunn and plenty more.

Make sure you’ve got a full subscription if you want to ask questions to us, and our guests in the future! Thanks for watching.

]]><![CDATA["I didn't know where life was going to take me..." | Sheffield Wednesday Ladies' Jess Birtles]]>https://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/sheffield-wednesday-ladies-interview-jess-birtleshttps://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/sheffield-wednesday-ladies-interview-jess-birtlesFri, 04 Sep 2026 12:04:25 GMTThe Wednesday Word sat down with Jess to discuss her football story, from playing with Millie Bright and Beth England, through heartbreaking injuries and into her current chapter with the Owlesses.

To celebrate the start of the SWLFC season, I’m offering a hefty discount on annual subscriptions, taking it from £50 for the year to £37.50.

25% off an annual Wednesday Word plan

This article is available for free, but if you like what you’ve seen from The Wednesday Word, then a paid subscription would mean the world to us - and allow us to keep doing everything that we’re doing in the TWW universe. We want to keep improving, and growing, and for that we need your support! Thank you!

]]><![CDATA[A Sheffield Wednesday transfer window review | We discuss ALL of them 🦉⚽️]]>https://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/sheffield-wednesday-transfer-window-reviewhttps://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/sheffield-wednesday-transfer-window-reviewWed, 02 Sep 2026 15:26:51 GMTOn this week's episode of The Wednesday Word, Dom and Joe talk through those that have come through the door at Hillsborough, and what they can bring to the party. They also touch on that big win away at Wycombe Wanderers.

Thanks for being part of The Wednesday Word family. Your fiver a month helps fund the entire project - whether it’s the articles, the YouTube or the social media platforms. Your support is hugely appreciated!

]]><![CDATA[Bannan chats and cheeky Wednesdayite DMs | Pedalo Photography talks Sheffield Wednesday]]>https://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/sheffield-wednesday-pedalo-photography-jamie-vardyhttps://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/sheffield-wednesday-pedalo-photography-jamie-vardyTue, 01 Sep 2026 12:55:57 GMTRob was asked to get involved with Sheffield Wednesday for their photoshoots under the new owners, most notably taking pictures of their latest signings.

Though he's a Sheffield United fan himself, he says he's loved working with the Owls over the last couple of months, but admitted that he did have to ignore quite a few sneaky direct messages that came his way!

Check out our chat with Rob as he opens up about what it's like working with footballers, who came with what, and how his hand ended up being compared to Jamie Vardy's.

Thanks for being part of The Wednesday Word family. Your fiver a month helps fund the entire project - whether it’s the articles, the YouTube or the social media platforms. Your support is hugely appreciated!

]]><![CDATA[Pedersen and Barry: Sheffield Wednesday duo talk Burstow, progress and ‘unbelievable’ Slattery]]>https://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/henrik-pedersen-louie-barry-sheffield-wednesdayhttps://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/henrik-pedersen-louie-barry-sheffield-wednesdayMon, 31 Aug 2026 09:17:07 GMT

Thanks for being part of The Wednesday Word family. Your fiver a month helps fund the entire project - whether it’s the articles, the YouTube or the social media platforms. Your support is hugely appreciated!

]]><![CDATA[Injuries, signings and Dolly Parton's wisdom | Sheffield Wednesday head towards transfer deadline]]>https://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/injuries-signings-and-dolly-parton-sheffield-wednesdayhttps://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/injuries-signings-and-dolly-parton-sheffield-wednesdayWed, 26 Aug 2026 15:56:46 GMTOn this week's edition of The Wednesday Word, Joe Crann and Dom Howson discuss all of the above and more, whilst also looking to the wise words of the late, great Dolly Parton.

Thanks for being part of The Wednesday Word family. Your fiver a month helps fund the entire project - whether it’s the articles, the YouTube or the social media platforms. Your support is hugely appreciated!

]]><![CDATA[Chansiri, Sheffield Wednesday's 'Miracle' and unreal Owls fans | Darren Moore exclusive]]>https://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/chansiri-sheffield-wednesday-darren-moorehttps://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/chansiri-sheffield-wednesday-darren-mooreWed, 19 Aug 2026 16:22:32 GMTFrom the highs and lows of his time at Hillsborough to the unforgettable moment of promotion, the former Owls boss gives a fascinating and honest insight into his time with the club - and what it was like working for Dejphon Chansiri.

For those who haven’t got a paid subscription to The Wednesday Word yet, I’m running a promo that gets you full access for just £2.50 for the first month. Get all of our exclusives, interviews and insights for half the price. You have until the end of the day today to redeem!

50% off TWW as 2026/27 begins

]]><![CDATA[Sheffield Wednesday transfer latest, Kieran Morrison and Hillsborough improvements - Your Owls questions answered]]>https://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/sheffield-wednesday-questions-answered-hillsborough-transfershttps://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/sheffield-wednesday-questions-answered-hillsborough-transfersWed, 19 Aug 2026 07:41:50 GMTCheck out the video below for the full Q&A episode of TWW Live as we discuss everything from stadium plans to transfers news to further commercial developments over at S6.

50% off TWW as 2026/27 begins

For those who haven’t got a paid subscription to The Wednesday Word yet, I’m running a promo that gets you full access for just £2.50 for the first month. Get all of our exclusives, interviews and insights for half the price. You have until the end of the day today to redeem!

50% off TWW as 2026/27 begins

]]><![CDATA[Watch: Sheffield Wednesday duo discuss Leyton Orient win, patience and availability]]>https://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/watch-sheffield-wednesday-duo-discusshttps://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/watch-sheffield-wednesday-duo-discussSat, 15 Aug 2026 20:18:06 GMTHe spoke to The Wednesday Word's Dom Howson after the clash at Brisbane Road, as did Henrik Pedersen. They spoke of progress, patience, and the Owls boss gave a bit of an injury update as well.

Thanks for being part of The Wednesday Word family. Your fiver a month helps fund the entire project - whether it’s the articles, the YouTube or the social media platforms. Your support is hugely appreciated!

]]><![CDATA[Sheffield Wednesday: An incoming coach, contract offers and transfer priorities]]>https://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/sheffield-wednesday-word-show-latest-transfershttps://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/sheffield-wednesday-word-show-latest-transfersWed, 12 Aug 2026 11:12:07 GMTThe Owls are in action against Leyton Orient after knocking Bolton Wanderers out of the Carabao Cup.

On this week's edition of The Wednesday Word Show, our hosts Joe Crann and Dom Howson chat about all things SWFC - from transfers to new contracts to debutants, and the expectation of a new assistant through the door at Hillsborough.

Don't forget to give us a YouTube follow if you like what we're doing! UTO.

Thanks for being part of The Wednesday Word family. Your fiver a month helps fund the entire project - whether it’s the articles, the YouTube or the social media platforms. Your support is hugely appreciated!

]]><![CDATA[Sil Swinkels on swapping Aston Villa for 'massive' Sheffield Wednesday - and his lofty ambitions]]>https://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/sil-swinkels-interview-sheffield-wednesdayhttps://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/sil-swinkels-interview-sheffield-wednesdayWed, 05 Aug 2026 14:18:37 GMTHe discusses about his switch to Hillsborough and everything that came before it - from his youth in the Netherlands, leaving for England as a 16-year-old, and developing down the road at Chesterfield.

Our man Joe Crann also gives a bit of a transfer update and touches on the debate around season tickets that took place this week. Like, subscribe and do all the good stuff - we'll be running a giveaway when we hit 3,000 subs!

Paid subscribers - a video with your questions answered will be uploaded tomorrow!

Thanks for being part of The Wednesday Word family. Your fiver a month helps fund the entire project - whether it’s the articles, the YouTube or the social media platforms. Your support is hugely appreciated!

]]><![CDATA[Mugs, sliders and Budapest - Meet the Owl behind Sheffield Wednesday's away kit launch video]]>https://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/sheffield-wednesday-kit-launch-gary-scaifehttps://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/sheffield-wednesday-kit-launch-gary-scaifeSat, 01 Aug 2026 09:07:22 GMTThe popular videographer and YouTube content creator has worked with numerous football clubs over the years. This summer, however, he realised his dream of working with his own.

In discussion with The Wednesday Word, Gary chats about his whistlestop trip to Budapest, why Max Lowe had to borrow somebody's trainers, and *that* mud moment.

Thanks for being part of The Wednesday Word family. Your fiver a month helps fund the entire project - whether it’s the articles, the YouTube or the social media platforms. So your support is hugely appreciated!

]]><![CDATA[Mason Burstow, Dane Scarlett and a vital Sheffield Wednesday academy update]]>https://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/mason-burstow-dane-scarlett-sheffield-wednesdayhttps://www.thewednesdayword.com/p/mason-burstow-dane-scarlett-sheffield-wednesdayWed, 29 Jul 2026 16:25:23 GMTWe're talking new away kits, upcoming friendlies, and the interest in both Mason Burstow and Dane Scarlett. There's also time to discuss the Owls' financial limitations after last week's news, and that statement from David Storch.

Thanks for being part of The Wednesday Word family. Your fiver a month helps fund the entire project - whether it’s the articles, the YouTube or the social media platforms. So your support is hugely appreciated!

]]>