Sheffield Wednesday have been given clearance to sign two free agents after their financial turmoil. Administration has breathed new life into SWFC, despite the 12-point deduction.
Henrik Pedersen has had to contend with a threadbare squad, propped up by several academy prospects. The addition of Liam Cooper and impending signing of another free agent will go along way to bolstering the ranks with some depth and experience.
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One man who has been training with the Owls is former right-back Jack Hunt, and it seemed he was a candidate to join from their free agent shortlist.
However, as per a report from The Star, the recent Sheffield Wednesday trainee is now set to sign for Stockport County. He has been able to maintain his fitness at Middlewood Road and should be well equipped to join the Hatters’ push for promotion from League One.
Jack Hunt will be a fine addition to Stockport County’s promotion push
Stockport County sit top of the League One table, despite defeat to Luton Town last time out. They had won four straight going into that game and have a game in hand on Lincoln City behind them.
The Hatters appear to be very well-placed to go one further after last season’s play-off heartbreak. Bolton Wanderers are on the charge, but early surprise packages Bradford City and Stevenage have tailed off, so there is the chance for someone to take the promotion fight by the scruff of the neck.
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Someone of the experience of ex-Sheffield Wednesday man Hunt should only help them do that.
Although he turns 35 in December and is perhaps a little beyond his highest playing levels, the experience and leadership he offers is second to none. The Leeds-born full-back played nearly 300 games of Championship football and has 162 League One outings to his name as well.
Couple that with two League One promotion wins, and the Hatters have a very valuable addition to their ranks.
Jack Hunt’s career stats by league
Sheffield Wednesday can put second free agent signing to better use
Although Hunt has experience and leadership under his belt, Sheffield Wednesday will feel they can aim a little higher with regard to their next free transfer signing.
Having him around the squad, boosting the numbers and helping the young players as a trainee will have been of huge value. However, there are likely free agents who can come in and have a more telling impact in match situations.
Among the players linked have been Timothy Fosu-Mensah and Nathan Redmond. Andy Rinomhota had been eyed, but he has since made a move to Reading.