‘We’ve got to be miles better’ – Dave Challinor has ‘honest’ talks with Sheffield Wednesday players

Sheffield Wednesday manager Dave Challinor held frank discussions with his squad following a 2-1 extra-time defeat to Oldham Athletic in the FA Cup first round on Sunday. Calum Kavanagh gave the Owls the lead, but Davis Keillor-Dunn equalized before Will Sutton scored the winner for League Two Oldham in the 110th minute.

Speaking after the match, Challinor stated that the squad must be miles better and has significant work ahead to raise performance levels. He voiced frustration over astray passes and highlighted concerns regarding the squad's physical fitness and growing injury list.