Sheffield Wednesday new boy Joel Ndala had a ‘decent’ debut against Swansea City on Sunday afternoon, he says The star reporter Alex Miller.
Sheffield Wednesday loaned the winger from Manchester City on the final day of the January transfer window. He will spend the rest of this season on loan at the Owls.
19-year-old Ndala spent the first half of this season with fellow club Hull City, gaining some experience. He made 19 appearances for the promotion, chasing Tigers in all competitions, including 17 in the league. Championshipand he scored twice.
Despite the Owls’ 4-0 defeat to Swansea City last weekend, journalist Miller was impressed by the player’s performances in South Wales and has given his verdict, according to a report from The star: “A fascinating performance in some ways. Snappy on the ball in tight spaces and given the opportunity to take the ball forward on Wednesday. Less adept at going the other way. Reasonable debut, should be a bit of fun to watch.”
Sheffield Wednesday remains bottom of the table after 31 games and is well on its way to League One. They are in the relegation zone with Oxford United and Blackburn Rovers.
Sheffield Wednesday new boy Joel Ndala catches the eye
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Sheffield Wednesday signed Ndala this winter to strengthen their attacking department. He gives SWFC more competition and depth at the top end of the pitch.
His move to the Owls is an ideal opportunity for him to get some regular playing time under his belt. Manchester City gave him the green light to move to Hillsborough to boost his development.
Ndala has been on the books at the Etihad Stadium since 2017 after signing for Port Vale. He has progressed through the Premier League giants’ academy and has been a regular for them at various youth levels.
In addition to Hull City, he has also been loaned out to Jong PSV and Nottingham Forest in the past. He initially saw plenty of action for the Tigers earlier this season, but saw his opportunities at the MKM Stadium dry up.
Joel Ndala’s Hull City stats this season
What next for Sheffield Wednesday and Joel Ndala?
Sheffield Wednesday fans will be encouraged by Ndala’s debut against Swansea City despite the poor result. SWFC supporters will be excited to see more of him in the coming weeks and months.
Although he is still raw, he has the potential to improve in the future. He is someone who is confident on the ball and likes to take on defenders.
The Owls have only won once this season and lack quality and depth. Off-the-field issues have hurt them and they need to sort out their ownership situation as quickly as possible and prepare for life in the third tier.
Sheffield Wednesday are back in action this weekend as they look to bounce back from their defeat to the Swans. Henrik Pedersen’s team faces Millwall at home.
Their upcoming opponents are in the play-offs, along with Ipswich Town, Hull City and Wrexham, and have been in good form of late under Alex Neil. They won 2-0 at Wrexham last time out, so they will be in a confident mood as they look to maintain their momentum.
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