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title: "Sheffield Wednesday: Fans react to Bannan’s comments on Sam Hutchinson"
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author: "Luke Seychell"
section: "Sheffield Wednesday News"
published: "2021-01-22T14:35:58Z"
modified: "2021-01-22T14:35:58Z"
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# Sheffield Wednesday: Fans react to Bannan’s comments on Sam Hutchinson

**Many Sheffield Wednesday fans are reacting to the latest comments from midfielder Barry Bannan on former Owl Sam Hutchinson returning to the club.**

Rumours have been [escalating](https://the72.co.uk/216583/sheffield-wednesday-in-talks-with-former-player-over-possible-return/) suggesting that Hutchinson could make a return and Bannan was asked for his thoughts on this.

Journalist Dom Howson tweeted out Bannan’s comments on this potential return, with the midfielder [saying](https://twitter.com/domhowson/status/1352558347782918145?s=20): “Sam’s a top player. If he does come in, it would help the club. It would be a good surprise. He can play in numerous positions and he’s a winner.”

The Englishman left the Owls in September and moved to Cypriot side Pafos FC ([Transfermarkt](https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/sam-hutchinsons-deal-terminated-amid-talk-sheffield-wednesday-return-3078991)). However he was [released](https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/sam-hutchinsons-deal-terminated-amid-talk-sheffield-wednesday-return-3078991) and this has opened the door to him coming back to Hillsborough. The 31 year-old had a successful career at Wednesday as he made 154 appearances over seven seasons.

Clearly Bannan still rates the midfielder highly and to add a bit of depth into the squad as they battle to stay in the Championship is a very sensible idea.

However, the fan base seem very torn on whether they would like to see him re-sign for the club, and with his age and the fact he was released by Pafos it is understandable to see why fans are not agreeing.

### Here is what Owls fans said after hearing Bannan’s comments:

**“Be a poor move from the club imo.”**

Credit: [@Lifeispeachy82](https://twitter.com/LifeIsPeachy82/status/1352560448814645253?s=20)

**“We need players like Hutchinson for the relegation battle”**

Credit: [@NikkieHigs](https://twitter.com/NikkieHiggs/status/1352572891964067841?s=20)

**“We need to move on, and Liam Shaw looked like Messi in his last game”**

Credit: [@AlanWood007](https://twitter.com/AlanWood007/status/1352566694632427520?s=20)

**“Get him on board extra bk up”**

Credit: [@Steve48513833](https://twitter.com/Steve48513833/status/1352572593551912960?s=20)

**“If available I’d take him back.plays with his heart on his sleeve and is a leader which we dont have enough of. be an upgrade on pellupessy and can play a few different positions”**

Credit: [@tube1982](https://twitter.com/tube1982/status/1352577121693167617?s=20)

**“I agree, And increase further the red card tally”**

Credit: [@flood902](https://twitter.com/flood902/status/1352585796130398208?s=20)

***In other news, fans were discussing midfielder Izzy Brown. Have a read why [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/championship/sheffield-wednesday-fans-react-following-dom-howson-tweet-around-izzy-brown/)!***