Sheffield Wednesday coaches believe that young talent Sam Reed could be a future Hillsborough star following some fine under-21 performances.
This is according to The Star.
So, what has been said about Wednesday starlet Reed? Let’s take a closer look…
Sheffield Wednesday coaches like Sam Reed
Wednesday boss Danny Rohl is formerly a youth coach and he’s placing extra emphasis on the academy at Hillsborough.
Bailey Cadamarteri has been handed a proper chance in the team under the new head coach and more could follow from the under-21s.
According to The Star, one of the players that is under scrutiny by the backroom team at Wednesday is defender Reed.
The Owls have a number of players on the cusp of a senior opportunity but the report suggests that Reed might be a little further down the line.
Wednesday face Coventry in the FA Cup this weekend and it remains to be seen if any young players will earn an opportunity.
Reed has been a regular with the under-21 squad this season, with Wednesday enjoying a brilliant campaign in the Professional Development League.
The talented 20-year-old signed for Wednesday in the summer from non-league outfit Brighouse Town.
He’d caught the eye of the Owls during his time with the Yorkshire-based outfit and Wednesday opted to take a plunge on him.
A left-sided defender, it seems as though he’s a player that the coaches feel that make the step up to play senior football in the future.
Future looks bright for Wednesday but sentiment may have to wait
It’s always a romantic notion that players can come in and make an impact on the first team having gritted things out in the under-21s.
However, given Wednesday’s current situation, it might be tricky for Rohl to blood too many youngsters.
Defeat to Coventry at the weekend put Wednesday five points adrift of safety again and the team really needs to claim a run of victories.
With that in mind, Reed might have to wait for a chance to shine on the first-team stage just yet.
Still, all he can do is continue starring for the under-21s and at some point in the future, hopefully, Rohl can pick the perfect moment to blood the youngster.