SWFC – Sheffield Wednesday have the opportunity to bring in some new faces in the coming weeks.
According to The Star, Jack Hunt is now training with Sheffield Wednesday.
Sheffield Wednesday has invited the defender back to Middlewood Road. On Sunday, SWFC lost 2-1 away to Leicester City to kick off the new 2025/26 Championship season.
Hunt, 34, has recently been on trial with League One newcomers Bradford City, according to Football League World. However, he was not offered a contract by the Bantams.
The Star reports that he has returned to the Owls to improve his fitness. He is unlikely to be re-signed by the South Yorkshire club at this time.
Hunt left Sheffield Wednesday in 2023. At the time, he wrote on Instagram, “Good morning owls.” After 5 years, two spells, and 180 games, my time at your exceptional football club has come to an end. All I want to say is thank you for embracing myself and my family from the moment I walked in the door. Fans are the heartbeat of any football club, and they will outlast any player. You’ve given me some incredible memories that will be with me for the rest of my life. Keep being the finest, and I’ll see you all soon.
Jack Hunt is back at Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday recruited Hunt on a loan deal in 2015, which was eventually made permanent. He appeared in 108 games for SWFC during his debut season at Hillsborough.
The right-back returns in 2021, after the club was demoted to League One. He later assisted them in being promoted back to the second tier under ex-manager Darren Moore.
Jack Hunt statistics
| Club | Games | Goals |
| Huddersfield Town | 121 | 4 |
| Crystal Palace | 0 | 0 |
| Sheffield Wednesday (first spell) | 108 | 0 |
| Bristol City | 115 | 4 |
| Sheffield Wednesday (second spell) | 72 | 2 |
| Bristol Rovers | 48 | 3 |
What now for Sheffield Wednesday?
Sheffield Wednesday need to get some people through the door. SWFC’s roster is extremely thin and lacks depth.
The Owls put up a defiant display against Leicester City, taking the lead at the King Power Stadium thanks to Nathaniel Chalobah. However, the Foxes came back in the second half to win, despite Barry Bannan being sent off.
Henrik Pedersen’s side return to action on Tuesday night, travelling to the North West to face Bolton Wanderers in the Carabao Cup. They then face Stoke City at home this weekend, looking for their first win of the season.
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