Sheffield Wednesday will be overjoyed at well this hero has fared since joining.
Sheffield Wednesday should be congratulated for their proactive approach to recruitment during the January transfer window. Even the most optimistic Owls fans would have thought it impossible to pull off an incredible survival act in the Championship.
Both Ian Poveda and James Beadle made an immediate impact in the Wednesday first-team, with the Leeds United loanee causing problems for Birmingham City with an assist on his second start.
Danny Rohl is reportedly interested in signing Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Beadle to a permanent contract this summer, citing his impressive record of eight clean sheets in 19 outings for the club.
Rohl will want to keep Ike Ugbo, who scored seven Wednesday goals to keep the club from relegation. However, the German manager will be grateful that Anthony Musaba, another attacking star, is now a permanent fixture at Hillsborough after excelling in crucial crunch matches.
Anthony Musaba’s start on Wednesday
Musaba was signed before a ball was even kicked this season, as opposed to others named who made a significant effect in January, but the ex-AS Monaco player’s transition to England would not be easy from the start.
Under Xisco Munoz’s supervision, the Dutch winger struggled to establish himself as a starter and had to wait until mid-September for his first start. However, under Rohl’s leadership, he flourished in the Championship.
The 23-year-old’s up-and-down start to EFL life saw him only score once in the league under the unpopular Spaniard, before finding his scoring rhythm more under the dynamic former Bayern Munich player.
Musaba’s Transformation Under Rohl
Musaba demonstrated his talent with two assists against Rotherham United during Rohl’s tenure. However, he did not reach his peak until December, when he scored three goals in seven games, including a last-gasp winner against Queens Park Rangers.
The goals didn’t stop there, with Musaba becoming a hero immortalised in the Owls hall of fame for all time, thanks to his heroics in recent weeks, which ensured his side dramatically stayed up after appearing to be relegated when led by the hapless Munoz.
Musaba played a key role in the Owls’ Championship survival, scoring late against QPR in April for a 2-0 win at Loftus Road and assisting in a 3-1 victory over relegation rivals Blackburn Rovers later that month.
During the penultimate game of the second-tier season, Joe Crann praised the electric Dutchman for his strike against West Bromwich Albion, describing it as “fantastic” in a 3-0 win over Carlos Corberan’s tricky side.
These massive results meant that Wednesday’s final day away at Sunderland wasn’t as nerve-racking or on a knife-edge as it could have been, with Musaba and Co comfortable strutting their stuff in a 2-0 win to secure their third straight three points and keep them in the Championship.
Fans at Hillsborough are concerned about Rohl’s future in the dugout after what happened to Darren Moore. However, if Rohl stays, the team will rely on young players like the 23-year-old to build on their success this season.
Musaba’s transfer value has increased since his arrival from France last summer, surpassing that of fellow Wednesday player Barry Bannan, according to Football Transfers.
Musaba’s Transfer Value in 2024
Musaba’s value has increased to £1.2 million, according to Football Transfers’ estimate of Wednesday’s whole squad.
Bannan, who has been a dependable servant for the Owls over a remarkable 402 games, has had his value decrease significantly after playing a lower role in Wednesday’s success story this time around. His valuation is now £942k.
Despite his age, the 34-year-old assisted Liam Palmer’s 1-0 goal at the Stadium of Light and is expected to sign a new deal to stay at Hillsborough until retirement.
Musaba doesn’t have to worry about the end of his career anytime soon, as the 23-year-old has the ability to increase his transfer value even further if he plays in the Championship again next season.
| Musaba’s increasing transfer value at Wednesday | |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | £1.2m |
| March 2024 | £942k |
| November 2023 | £428k |
| August 2023 | £0 |
| Sourced by Football Transfers | |
Wednesday fans will just have to hope Rohl is persuaded to stay in South Yorkshire amidst all the interest in his services from other clubs attempting to persuade him to leave, as well as the possibility of a summer of upheaval with the likes of Ugbo returning to Troyes and a number of out-of-contract figures departing.
Still, if this rollercoaster season is any indication, Wednesday should never be written out in the face of adversity and should be able to come out on top ready to go again, with Musaba the potential star up front.
Sheffield Wednesday will be thrilled with how well this hero has performed since signing.
Sheffield Wednesday should be congratulated for their proactive approach to recruitment during the January transfer window. Even the most optimistic Owls fans would have thought it impossible to pull off an incredible survival act in the Championship.
Both Ian Poveda and James Beadle made an immediate impact in the Wednesday first-team, with the Leeds United loanee causing problems for Birmingham City with an assist on his second start.
Danny Rohl is reportedly interested in signing Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Beadle to a permanent contract this summer, citing his impressive record of eight clean sheets in 19 outings for the club.
Rohl will want to keep Ike Ugbo, who scored seven Wednesday goals to keep the club from relegation. However, the German manager will be grateful that Anthony Musaba, another attacking star, is now a permanent fixture at Hillsborough after excelling in crucial crunch matches.
Anthony Musaba’s start on Wednesday
Musaba was signed before a ball was even kicked this season, as opposed to others named who made a significant effect in January, but the ex-AS Monaco player’s transition to England would not be easy from the start.
Under Xisco Munoz’s supervision, the Dutch winger struggled to establish himself as a starter and had to wait until mid-September for his first start. However, under Rohl’s leadership, he flourished in the Championship.
The 23-year-old’s up-and-down start to EFL life saw him only score once in the league under the unpopular Spaniard, before finding his scoring rhythm more under the dynamic former Bayern Munich player.
Musaba’s Transformation Under Rohl
Musaba demonstrated his talent with two assists against Rotherham United during Rohl’s tenure. However, he did not reach his peak until December, when he scored three goals in seven games, including a last-gasp winner against Queens Park Rangers.
The goals didn’t stop there, with Musaba becoming a hero immortalised in the Owls hall of fame for all time, thanks to his heroics in recent weeks, which ensured his side dramatically stayed up after appearing to be relegated when led by the hapless Munoz.
Musaba played a key role in the Owls’ Championship survival, scoring late against QPR in April for a 2-0 win at Loftus Road and assisting in a 3-1 victory over relegation rivals Blackburn Rovers later that month.
During the penultimate game of the second-tier season, Joe Crann praised the electric Dutchman for his strike against West Bromwich Albion, describing it as “fantastic” in a 3-0 win over Carlos Corberan’s tricky side.
These massive results meant that Wednesday’s final day away at Sunderland wasn’t as nerve-racking or on a knife-edge as it could have been, with Musaba and Co comfortable strutting their stuff in a 2-0 win to secure their third straight three points and keep them in the Championship.
Fans at Hillsborough are concerned about Rohl’s future in the dugout after what happened to Darren Moore. However, if Rohl stays, the team will rely on young players like the 23-year-old to build on their success this season.
Musaba’s transfer value has increased since his arrival from France last summer, surpassing that of fellow Wednesday player Barry Bannan, according to Football Transfers.
Musaba’s Transfer Value in 2024
Musaba’s value has increased to £1.2 million, according to Football Transfers’ estimate of Wednesday’s whole squad.
Bannan, who has been a dependable servant for the Owls over a remarkable 402 games, has had his value decrease significantly after playing a lower role in Wednesday’s success story this time around. His valuation is now £942k.
Despite his age, the 34-year-old assisted Liam Palmer’s 1-0 goal at the Stadium of Light and is expected to sign a new deal to stay at Hillsborough until retirement.
Musaba doesn’t have to worry about the end of his career anytime soon, as the 23-year-old has the ability to increase his transfer value even further if he plays in the Championship again next season.
| Musaba’s increasing transfer value at Wednesday | |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | £1.2m |
| March 2024 | £942k |
| November 2023 | £428k |
| August 2023 | £0 |
| Sourced by Football Transfers | |
Wednesday fans will just have to hope Rohl is persuaded to stay in South Yorkshire amidst all the interest in his services from other clubs attempting to persuade him to leave, as well as the possibility of a summer of upheaval with the likes of Ugbo returning to Troyes and a number of out-of-contract figures departing.
Still, if this rollercoaster season is any indication, Wednesday should never be written out in the face of adversity and should be able to come out on top ready to go again, with Musaba the potential star up front.
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