Lee Bullen believes Sheffield Wednesday will be making one team ‘a bit nervous’ now.
Sheffield Wednesday certainly weren’t making anyone nervous at the start of the season, after picking up three points from their opening eleven games.
However, things gradually began to turn around when Danny Rohl was appointed manager in October.
The German claimed 16 wins in his 38 games in charge as he guided the Owls to safety – with only Darren Moore, Carlos Carvalhal and Gary Megson picking up a higher win percentage in the last 60 years.
A six-game unbeaten run at the end of the season means that Wednesday will be once again playing in the Championship next term, and it looks increasingly likely that Rohl will be still be at the helm.
Reports have claimed that the Yorkshire outfit have held ‘positive’ talks over the 35-year-old’s future, and their chances of moving further up the table could be boosted if he sticks around.
Wednesday fans will be even more excited about staying in the second division because it guarantees the return of the Steel City derby, with Sheffield United’s relegation being confirmed with three games to go.
Sheffield United will be ‘nervous’ to face the Owls
The two clubs haven’t faced each other since the 2018/19 season, while Wednesday have won only one of their previous seven meetings.
However, Lee Bullen believes the Blades will be very ‘nervous’ about facing their local rivals.
Speaking at this weekend’s charity event, the former Owls caretaker manager said: “I genuinely think they (United) will be a bit nervous. It’s a big summer of recruitment for them and for us.”
Why Sheffield Wednesday hold an advantage in the derby
While they have just been playing Premier League football, the spirits at Bramall Lane certainly won’t be as high than at Hillsborough.
United have a long list of first-team players out of contract this summer, with the likes of Jayden Bogle, Oli McBurnie and Oliver Norwood potentially on their way out.
With Chris Wilder’s future also in doubt, it could be a bit of a transitional period for the club.
Meanwhile, it feels like the only way is up at Middlewood Road. Danny Rohl has the potential to take Wednesday much further up the table next term, while he will be surely guraranteed funds if he stays at the club.
The Owls will be desperate to kick off their campaign with an early derby day, while United will be concerned of enduring a real embarrassment after such a horrific campaign in the top flight.
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