The Voice - Match preview #2: Sheffield Wednesday vs Bradford City Thursday 20th August 2026 8:00pm

Mods, I wonder if this should have its own thread rather than being lost in the middle of a specific match thread.

 

Just read their forum. A lot thinking they’re going to roll us over and we are overrated. Underestimate us at your peril.

 

"Holy hubris Bantam"

 

Not quite................it's on FREEVIEW 11 ...

 

Jamie Vardy signing for Wednesday is a bit of a rumour!

 

He has also been linked with West Ham. Can’t see him wanting to drop to L1 tbh when I bet there’d be several Championship clubs interested in him.

 

May be nonsense but this is doing the rounds. Follow the bold, capital letters

He is a Wednesday fan apparently

 

I didn’t know he is a Wednesday fan. That might make a difference.

 

He was released by them as a youngster

 

It’s AI mate. Have a look at the battery percentage.

 

If we're going clichés, I'm going with we're 'playing you at the right time'. Really wouldn't fancy playing you away later in the season once you've had a chance to get properly. We're extremely well drilled and will pick off any errors mercilessly, so if you're much off 100% we could make it very difficult for you indeed. That said, we were looking pretty ropey at the back last week so you will probably be able to fashion a fair few chances with the players you've got so could be a cracker (so inevitably a nil nil borefest then!)

 

Sheff Weds subs on Saturday were Louie Barry, Mason Burstow and Liam Cooper. Not bad a team who still need to get players in.

 

Interestingly, they've had less possession than their first two opponents, so they may not be a team that looks to dominate the ball as some seem to think they will. It'll be an interesting game, but we have nothing to fear and can go there and win imo. Neither team looks to have much in terms of legs in midfield; for me, it'll come down to the quality of balls into the box from out wide. This could be a big night for Beesley.

 

It's funny because I think they're a bit overrated and won't have the season some think they will, I'm getting more Ipswich and Sunderland vibes when they came down rather than bouncing straight back. Hope I'm not left with egg on my face.

 

roll over us. the way we have started this season, and last years good start, its going to be tough but we are up for the fight.
the gloves are of.

 

1 change from Saturday with Pointon in for Swan. Jackson lucky to keep his spot, I can only think that that Alexander doesn't think Phillips is ready to start a league match yet.

Rest of the squad the same.

 

Weich replaces Joe Wright on the bench.

 

Weds have got a decent line up out tonight. But so have we. It’s got the makings of a good game.