Duncan Barkes

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A number of players could be poised to depart cash-strapped Sheffield Wednesday before the end of the month, with the Owls' situation continuing to bleaken both on and off the pitch.

Wednesdayites have been rocked by the impending departure of long-serving midfield star Barry Bannon, who is set to join Millwall in a crushing blow for the bottom-placed Championship side, and bid an emotional farewell to the travelling Owls supporters during Saturday afternoon's 2-0 defeat at Bristol City.

His 477th and final outing in blue and white following more than a decade of service.

Jan Valery meanwhile is another player potentially poised to be on his way out of Hillsborough in the coming days, with Wrexham and Danny Rowles Rangers both reportedly interested in the full-back's signature, as the Owls seek to raise funds through player sales amid a drawn-out administration process ahead of James Board's prospective takeover of the club.

Academy product Bailey Kadamateri is not short of suitors either, and the likes of Blackburn Rovers, Charlton Athletic, Millwall, Stoke City and Swansea City are just five of the clubs stated to be eyeing up a potential move for the striker, who could be prized away for a fee anywhere between £750,000 and £1m.

There's always enough to talk about when Steve Bone pitches up at the Pompey Sound microphone, but today it seems extra very much the case.

So Steve, welcome, and first of all, your thoughts on Watford.

What do you make of the Callum Lang controversy?

yes we used to call them misery guts when I was a boy and I noticed that almost all of them make these posts anonymously or at least they've got silly little catch strap lines you know mingy wongy doodah 666 I don't read them personally I understand why people do Mick Robertson has an almost weekly pop at them they're really getting under his skin because he sees it as doing the club harm

Well, your view is shared by someone else who knows a little bit about football, and that's John Massino.

Did you catch the rumour?

It's a very low profile rumour, but I'll ask you about it.

You're forgiven if it hasn't got onto your radar that Leicester are showing some interest in Josh Murphy.

We're gagging to get your thoughts about Southampton and I'm just going to say Southampton to you and kick off my shoes and put my feet up on the desk and have a good old listen.

But I want to pick your brains about a trivia thing.

From early through early February, all EFL matches are going to be starting late.

One minute late.

Right.

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