“Changed things a lot” Sheffield Wednesday defender on Bruce departure

Speaking to the Sheffield Star, Sheffield Wednesday defender Moses Odubajo has opened up on how the departure of Steve Bruce impacted him.

Full-back Moses Odubajo joined Sheffield Wednesday from fellow Championship side Brentford last summer. He came in to bolster the Owls’ defensive ranks but a poor run of form saw him lose his starting 11 spot.

Liam Palmer has held down the starting spot at right-back for the majority of the season, playing in 27 Championship games. The emergence of youngster Osaze Urhoghide saw an increase in competition for Odubajo as well.

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Now, the right-back has discussed the impact of Steve Bruce’s departure. Bruce was the man who brought Odubajo to Hillsborough and now, Odubajo has said that his departure for Newcastle United had a subconscious effect on him. He said:

“Looking back it changed things a lot, more subconsciously. Steve was a manager who trusted me and believed in me, even though I was coming off the back of time out.

“He trusted me to sign for such a big club and that gave me confidence, you know what you’re getting with your old managers.

“Him leaving with such short notice was a shock – I was worried that somebody could come in that didn’t like my style of football. That’s how football goes sometimes and you have to adapt the best way you can.”

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Odubajo has played in 17 games across all competitions for Sheffield Wednesday. With the season’s return coming closer, it will be interesting to see who emerges as Garry Monk’s first-choice right-back at Hillsborough.

Sheffield Wednesday fans, who would you like to see start at right-back when football returns?

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