Manager Danny Rohl remains hopeful for the Wednesday squad’s future despite just three wins in sixteen fixtures. 

Friday’s match ended poorly for Rohl and the Owls, their defence being picked apart by Burnley.

Rohl said: “You saw the difference between the top team and us. It’s hard to take.

I will take some positives but there are mistakes we make again and again. You need a perfect game here to give you a chance. But, we had a lot of opportunities, big chances.

Following relegation from the Premier League last term, Burnley are leaving a streak of clean sheets, now reaching the second place spot, holding their own for 12 consecutive games.

After conceding a goal by Marcus Edwards in the 43rd minute, the Owls lost control of play, letting Josh Brownhill put one past the line within 43 seconds of being subbed on. 

Jaidon Anthony set Conor Roberts up for a quick tap in, sealing the 4-0 result.

This victory enabled Burnley to extend their winning streak to 21 games in their charge for a premier league slot. 

Rohl is now preparing for their face-off against Sunderland this Friday, and said: “We have to try everything against Sunderland, we have this opportunity and I want to see a team who try everything.

“We have to step up and need the perfect game and for this, I look for the team for a perfect game.”

Amongst this was discussion of the club’s on-loan midfielder from Southampton, Shea Charles, who’s impressive record of one goal and four assists over 22 appearances is currently under threat by his current 9 yellow card record. 

If Charles is given a yellow in the next fixture, he would be given a two match ban – without appeal. This would devastate the upcoming March Steel City Derby for Wednesday.

Following the transfer embargo amidst £81.9 million in financial liabilities, Wednesday are predicted to reconsider key player sales ahead of the summer transfer window, aiming to strengthen their lineup, alongside improving their monetary situation. 

Amidst the losses and transfers, Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri is facing criticism from supporters following club financial issues, with this stunning loss being both a factor and a symptom of the problems. 

EFL placed the club under a temporary transfer embargo, following a missed HMRC payment. No investors are currently being agreed upon, causing the growth of Chansiri’s “difficult” reputation and frustration from supporters.

View match highlights here: Burnley 4-0 Sheffield Wednesday