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The Wednesday Word - with Joe Crann

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In Focus - Ernie Weaver: Sheffield Wednesday's defensive throwback

You could see the veins pulsate in Ernie Weaver’s forehead as he celebrated in front of a lively Sheffield Wednesday away end at Birmingham City...

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Joe Crann
Mar 31, 2026
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Photos courtesy of Weaver family and Alex Young

They’re his people in the stand there - Wednesdayites like him - and he plays like it. Every header, every clearance, every roar of indignation comes from a place of fandom. And the supporters absolutely love it.

This edition of ‘In Focus’ zones in on the tough-tackling no-nonsense defender as he continues his journey from up-and-coming talent to starting Championship centre back. He’s not yet 20, but Weaver already has quite the story to tell.

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