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Holding fizz but what does it all mean? Alex Miller’s Sheffield Wednesday column

Sheffield Wednesday’s holding clash with Cambridge United ended in a draw. But what does it all mean? Alex Miller reports.

By Alex Miller · The Star

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 10:49 AM

Key Things to Know

Alex Miller argues Sheffield Wednesday showed glimpses of progress under caretaker Matt Hamshaw despite ongoing squad imbalances.
Sheffield Wednesday played out a draw against Neil Harris's Cambridge United side at Hillsborough.
Mason Burstow scored the opening goal for Wednesday following an assist by Callum Slattery.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Sheffield Wednesday drew with Cambridge United at Hillsborough in a midweek League One match under caretaker manager Matt Hamshaw. The fixture followed the recent dismissal of manager Henrik Pedersen, leaving the squad operating in a holding pattern while searching for a permanent successor.

Alex Miller argues that despite initial disjointedness and a patched-up defence, Wednesday displayed flashes of quality and a more direct, no-nonsense approach. Mason Burstow scored from a Callum Slattery assist, though Miller notes significant fine-tuning remains necessary.

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