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Reality behind Sheffield Wednesday man’s break revealed with transformative moment hoped for

Managerless Sheffield Wednesday take on Blackpool on Sunday.

The Star

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 2:55 PM

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Caretaker boss Matt Hamshaw revealed striker Mason Burstow was sidelined recently due to a minor injury.
Burstow scored his second goal of the season during Tuesday's draw against Cambridge United.
Hamshaw hopes the goal sparks a confidence boost ahead of Sheffield Wednesday's clash with Blackpool.

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Sheffield Wednesday caretaker manager Matt Hamshaw revealed that forward Mason Burstow was recently sidelined due to a minor injury. Burstow scored his second goal of the season in Tuesday's draw against Cambridge United, with Hamshaw expressing hope that the strike marks a turning point in restoring the striker's top form ahead of Sunday's match against Blackpool.

Hamshaw noted that Burstow's previous absence from matchday squads was tied to carrying a niggle rather than purely selection choices. Burstow, on loan from Hull City, is seeking to replicate his prior League One success after netting 12 goals on loan at Bolton Wanderers last season.

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