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George Brown latest: Expected timeline and praise as Sheffield Wednesday striker eyes Owls return

George Brown is getting closer to making his Sheffield Wednesday comeback, but what does the future hold for the talented striker?

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Joe Crann
Sep 21, 2026
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George Brown at Sheffield Wednesday last season. Image: Alex Young

The 20-year-old forward burst onto the scene almost exactly a year ago, getting his first Championship start and first senior goal away in a 2-0 win at Portsmouth. 10 days later he was on the scoresheet again, finding the net against Birmingham City.

Sadly for Brown, however, he had to deal with a hamstring issue that ultimately required surgery, and was ultimately ruled out for the remainder of the 2025/26 campaign.

Now, having spent some time back out on the grass at Middlewood Road, the attacker is nearing his return to action, and Henrik Pedersen has given some insight to The Wednesday Word regarding the timeline that lies ahead of him - including when he could be back out there for the Owls.

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