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Former Sheffield Wednesday talent has BBC commentator going nuts after scoring ‘absolute belter’

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A former Sheffield Wednesday player had supporters, and the commentator, going crazy with his goal on Tuesday night.

Sheffield Wednesday were themselves in action on Tuesday night. But there was no joy to be had at Hillsborough.

The Owls played out a dull 0-0 draw against Swansea City with Wednesday failing to register a single shot on target.

After the game, Sheffield Wednesday fans blasted Svante Ingelsson for his performance on the night, with Danny Rohl also unimpressed with Ingelsson after he missed an easy chance in the first half.

The draw leaves Wednesday in 17th place of the Championship table ahead of their sold out trip to Portsmouth on Friday night.

It certainly feels like a crunch match for Wednesday, who could be quickly sucked into the bottom three if they fail to beat 23rd place Pompey at Fratton Park.

But on a more positive note, albeit not so much of a relevant one, former academy gem Alex Hunt is finding his footing, and finding his scoring touch too.

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Alex Hunt sends commentator wild with ‘absolute belter’ for York City

Hunt, now 24, made his Sheffield Wednesday first-team debut during the 2018/19 season under Jos Luhukay.

He eventually made 17 first-team appearances for the Owls before joining Grimsby Town in 2022, where he spent two years.

The central midfielder now plays for York City in the National League. He joined on a permanent basis this summer after a loan spell last time round, having featured 15 times in the league this season, with York sitting in 2nd place of the table.

On Tuesday night, York thumped 3rd place Barnet 3-1 with Hunt scoring from a free-kick.

BBC York commentator David Ward certainly enjoyed the goal, which you can watch and listen to below:

The Sheffield Wednesday academy gems to watch out for in 2025

Like Hunt was several years ago, there’s many names looking to break out of the Wednesday academy ranks, and into the first-team.

It’s now easier than ever to do so with Rohl showing clear faith in his younger players, and with several having become regular first-team names.

The next ones to break through in 2025 could be the likes of Sean Fusire who’s made his Carabao Cup debut, but not yet his Championship debut.

Centre-back Gabriel Otegbayo could be likewise, whilst Pierce Charles may be eyeing up the no.1 spot for himself in 2025.

Other names to keep an eye on include Sam Reed, Joey Phuthi, Favour Onukwuli, and Rio Shipston.