Sheffield Wednesday clinched their spot in next season’s Championship by defeating Sunderland 2-0 on Saturday. Liam Palmer and Josh Windass scored two goals in nine first-half minutes to seal all three points and finish off a great season for Danny Rohl’s side.
Wednesday was bound to fail when Rohl took charge in October, but 16 wins in 38 games saw them finish two places and three points ahead of the bottom three. The Championship’s final day was filled with drama around the league, and the Star has compiled a list of the most recent tales involving those in the second tier.
A number of celebrities have emerged as Elland Road partners when 49ers Enterprises, the NFL team’s investment arm, increased their own stake to buy out previous owner Andrea Radrizzani. Known investors include actor Russell Crowe and multi-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps.
Ferrell will hope to see his new team in the Premier League next season, but a poor run of form after the March international break has left Leeds with a mountain to climb heading into the playoffs. They face Norwich City in the semi-finals, and if they win, they will face either Southampton or West Brom at Wembley.
Ruddy’s relegation verdict
Birmingham City custodian John Ruddy believes everyone involved in the club should be held responsibility for relegation. The Blues fell to third place for the first time in 30 years, with the significant drop in form occurring after they elected to fire John Eustace while sixth in October.
“We didn’t do enough leading up to this game in the two games before it,” said Ruddy, who led Birmingham in their final three league games. “To only get two points… I believe we are the only side in the league that hasn’t scored against Rotherham. It is in these games that the damage is done.
“I hope everyone is accountable. We absolutely do as players, and I surely do as a person. There was a lot of change, and as I previously stated, some of it was enforced, while others were self-inflicted. I hope that everyone who made such decisions is held accountable and accepts responsibility.
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