Cameron Dawson, the custodian who had a terrible first-leg evening, agreed with Bannan that the team had confidence heading into the second leg.
As he put it, “It was really just building blocks.” It was difficult for us to arrive the day following the first trip. We had a few open discussions.
A month on, Danny Rohl, Liam Palmer and Barry Bannan have signed new deals, while Josh Windass is thought to be nearing a contract extension too.
Recent reports have also claimed they are closing in on their first signings, with Ben Hamer, Max Lowe and Yan Valery all linked with a move to Yorkshire.
Wednesday have also let go of a number of players as they look to overhaul the relegation-threatened squad, with the likes of George Byers and Lee Gregory leaving on a free transfer.
Although Rohl’s career has so far gone largely according to plan, supporters were dismayed when they lost one of their most important players from the previous two seasons.
Will Vaulks accepted a new contract at Hillsborough, and it was reported yesterday that he had joined Oxford United, who had just been promoted.
“There’s a structure in place and it feels like a club that wants to go in the right direction and hopefully we are on the journey upwards,” the midfield player stated after making his transfer. You can count on me to give the club everything because I can face anyone in the eye and make that promise. I promise to give it my all and work harder than everybody else on the pitch.
“I hope you see a player that has a bit of everything and likes to get in amongst it and let the forward players cause problems. From a fan’s perspective you will see someone who gives everything every week and I can’t wait to get started.”
