The Owls have experienced tough times of late, including a two-year stint in League One following nine consecutive seasons in the Championship, but one positive constant for the club for just shy of a decade has been the unrelenting performances of Bannan.The Hillsborough faithful will be very pleased by the news that the former Scotland man has renewed his deal with the club, because if the last nine years are anything to go by, he will be a key player during the upcoming 2024/25 season.Wednesday have entered a new exciting era under young manager Rohl’s stewardship, but supporters will be equally satisfied to see some continuity in the form of new deals for both Bannan and Palmer.Furthermore, according to FotMob, despite creating just two assists last campaign, the Scotsman could boast higher numbers as he had an expected assists (xA) rating of 5.74, which suggests that if his teammates are more clinical next season, his goal contributions will be higher.
Owls’ 2022/23 League One promotion winning season, Bannan scored seven goals and created an impressive 13 assists, proving that when plying his trade for a successful outfit, the 34-year-old still boasts a dangerous creative edge.Under Rohl’s guidance, Wednesday have been on an undeniable upwards trajectory, so an exciting season could be in store for the midfielder and his team alike.After narrowly avoiding relegation this time around, the Owls will hope that next season they can endure a more positive campaign, and land a more comfortable finish.Bannan’s Wednesday career has included some memorable highs, such as back-to-back Championship play-off spots in 2015/16 and 2016/17, as well as promotion back to the second tier from League One.Supporters will now hope that following the ace’s contract extension, they can create some new memories together.
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