Danny Rohl has rightly received lot of praise at Sheffield Wednesday. But he’s also coming under some scrutiny right now.
Sheffield Wednesday appointed Danny Rohl in October last year, not knowing what they’d be in store for that season.
Many tipped the Owls for relegation. But against the odds, Sheffield Wednesday avoided relegation, with Rohl the hero.
His side enjoyed a strong summer transfer window with 11 new players arriving at Hillsborough, with the loan signing of Shea Charles from Southampton being the last.
But this season hasn’t panned out as many were expecting; the Owls have lost their last three and currently sit in 20th place of the Championship table.
There’s some same old issues for Sheffield Wednesday cropping up this season, most notably when playing away from home.
Sheffield Wednesday lost 3-0 vs Millwall in their last outing and return to action vs QPR this weekend, in what’ll be a tough fixture.
But at home, the Owls should back themselves, and the stats might show why.
Alarming Sheffield Wednesday away statistic emerges
Last season, Sheffield Wednesday needed points on the road to stay up; the couldn’t rely solely on home form.
And they proved to be prolific on the road taking seven wins away from home compared to eight wins at Hillsborough.
But, and rather staggeringly, none of those away wins came from behind.
In fact, since the start of last season, Sheffield Wednesday haven’t claimed a single point after falling behind away from home, which has happened on 17 occasions.
Sheffield Wednesday have lost every away match that they’ve conceded first in since the start of last season, and it highlights what might be Rohl’s biggest flaw.
What is Danny Rohl’s biggest flaw as Sheffield Wednesday manager
Whilst there’s still a lot to like about Rohl, there’s certainly questions being asked right now.
Largely, it comes down to Rohl’s style of play and his eagerness to stick with it.
Some commend his attitude whilst other Sheffield Wednesday fans think Rohl’s needs to be more flexible with his ways, especially when plying from home.
And perhaps Rohl’s biggest flaw is his desire to go all-out-attack away from home.
As we saw last season, it worked seven times, and got the Owls over the line.
But in games last season, and this season, when it doesn’t work Sheffield Wednesday capitulate and get beaten heavily.
Now that teams have had time to figure out Rohl’s style, it’s becoming harder and harder for the Owls to get a win, either away from or at home.
Something will have to change soon to avoid a repeat of last season.