Blues Closing in On Former Owl Penney
Sunday, 27th Jun 2021 19:37

Town are closing in on the signing of Sheffield Wednesday left-back Matt Penney.

According to the EADT Penney is set to join Paul Cook's Town revolution and we understand that is the case with the deal likely to be confirmed on Monday along with the signing of Salford keeper Vaclav Hladky, who TWTD revealed is close to joining the Blues earlier this afternoon.

The 23-year-old, who can also operate in wide midfield, is out of contract having left the Owls at the end of the season having made 10 starts and five sub appearances during 2020/21.

Chesterfield-born Penney had been with Wednesday since he was eight years old, although spent time on loan at Bradford in 2016/17, Mansfield in 2017/18 and in Germany with St Pauli in 2019/20.

In total, Penney made 22 starts and 10 sub appearances for the Owls without scoring.

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dyersdream added 19:50 - Jun 27 Who?
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Vancouver_Blue added 19:58 - Jun 27 Don't know anything about him
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Karlosfandangal added 20:14 - Jun 27 As long as he is better than Kenlock. Then sign him up Think Kenlock has done quite well and felt he was better than Ward.
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topshout added 20:17 - Jun 27 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
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markchips added 20:19 - Jun 27 Don't know much about this one but has some championship experience possibly cook will alternate him and kenlock who does have a stinker every now and again. Still expect Jacobs to come in on that left hand side. Cook trusts him and this lad can cover if he is out plus Dobra of course
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GiveusaWave added 20:19 - Jun 27 Hasn't played a lot of football. Little bit of info about him here : https://www.thestar.co.uk/news
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mojo added 20:23 - Jun 27 If we can also find a player called Pound we want we could be in for a Penny and in for a Pound
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OwainG1992 added 20:38 - Jun 27 It's all happening!
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Oldboy added 20:50 - Jun 27 We aren't messing about. This is a problem position for us, so a player of his age and experience would be a step up from what we have. I am loving this close season. Keep them coming.
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BlueRuin69 added 20:51 - Jun 27 Building a team of championship players whilst our ex players flood league two.
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midastouch added 21:16 - Jun 27 The Penney has dropped.
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Nobbysnuts added 22:07 - Jun 27 Never heard of him....
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ringwoodblue added 22:08 - Jun 27 And he didn't cost us a Penney!
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RamRob added 22:10 - Jun 27 Surely it should be Town in for a Penney
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arc added 22:19 - Jun 27 LB not a priority, with Kenlock, Clements, Smith, and Ndaba to fight it out. But another left-sided player never a bad thing :-)
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budgieplucker added 22:30 - Jun 27

This lad looks very very interesting. Ok he wasn't pulling any trees up at Sheffield with only ten championship appearances last season, however he spent a season in the Bundesliga 2 (second tier of Germany) scoring one cracking goal. He was taken there by the former Wednesday Dutch manager Jos Luhukay.

Quite a few Youtube clips of his U23 career with several cracking goals. Free kick specialist and reminds me a bit of Luke Garbutt. Can play left mid and winger as well as full back which seems to be his more prominent role.

Looks like a definite up grade on what we have, Clements or Smith no where near this guy in U23 performances let alone playing at second tier level. Myles Kenlock maybe a bit unlucky as he does not seem to be in favour with most managers but doesn't seem to have quite the same in his locker as this guy.

As a free signing I would be happy to see this one go through, think he could develop into a real asset and grow in value to a few Bob or two.

budgieplucker added 22:35 - Jun 27

With Derby in real threat to starting the new campaign in Division 1 with the issue of provisional fixture list last week subject to Wycombe's fixtures being swapped with Derby, this may be good move for us on the Matt Crooks move - would really like this to happen although I did pick up rumour from Derby fan that Waghorn is also currently in discussion with us!!!!

stiffy501 added 22:36 - Jun 27 Have to say i don't know anything about any of the signing's other than seeing the goal the Fleetwood lad scored against us which was impressive to say the least. Will just have to trust in Paul Cooks judgement lol Onward's and upwards COYB
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algarvefan added 22:37 - Jun 27 This will be like Sudoku for an old fart like me trying to remember all these knew names, help the old brain cells function!!!!
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Knightsy added 22:44 - Jun 27 No one heard of Jamie Clapham in 1997, then look how he turned out as a pro.
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DavefromWatford added 22:49 - Jun 27 Cant believe Nobbysnuts has never heard of Matt Penney and arc you forgot about young Liam Gibbs. He would be a great cover for Penney. As for Vaclav Hladky will he be No1 or back up for Siegrist if we get him?
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Bazza8564 added 07:34 - Jun 28 Once again, positivity above is pleasing. We wanted lambert out - g0ne Evans out, - gone Owners with money to (vest - done Manager with drive and ambition who isn't afraid to do what's necessary - yep! Clear out of squad - tick. Personally I'm more excited about the new season than for decades.
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Help added 07:51 - Jun 28 Another Cook signing who can play in multi positions. I see a trend in his signings
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Linkboy13 added 09:33 - Jun 28 Yes we definitely need a left back but im not sure if this lad is the answer or just another squad player who can play in various positions. Kenlock is ok going forward but cannot defend against wingers who are physically strong and run at him. Nsaba, Smith and Clements will not be up to the standard Cook's looking for.
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