Dave Challinor may not have been shocked by Sheffield Wednesday’s performance – but we were

The Star argues that Sheffield Wednesday delivered a surprisingly lackluster performance under new manager Dave Challinor, crashing out of the FA Cup in an extra-time defeat to League Two side Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park. While Challinor stated he did not learn anything new about his squad, the writer expresses shock at Wednesday's lack of energy and poor decision-making in the new manager's first competitive match in charge.

Following the defeat, Challinor noted that the squad's physical conditioning resembled a pre-season level rather than mid-season form. He stressed that significant work lies ahead, urging players to step out of their comfort zones as necessary changes will take time to implement.