Why recalled Shea Charles could play for Sheffield Wednesday...

The Owls’ supporters were shocked to learn that Shea Charles had been brought back from his loan at Sheffield

Wednesday by parent club Southampton. Chairman Dejphon Chansiri made the shocking announcement late in a

heated fan forum.

Late in the Wednesday night engagement, the Wednesday owner answered a phone and came back to the room at

midnight to inform the stunned audience of the Saints’ choice. The Premier League club’s recall option might be

activated as late as January 15, according to a report published earlier this week by The Star. Based on the current

situation, it appears that an eleventh-hour call was made to deliver the news on Wednesday.

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According to Wednesday, Charles will be able to play in two more games for the team. However, he will be available

for the Owls on Wednesday night for games against Leeds United and Bristol City at home according to a seven-day

regulation.

Additionally, sources from the south coast indicate that even if the recall has been implemented, a deal might still be

reopened if the Owls are prepared to pay what is referred to as “an additional loan fee.” What those phrases might be

is unknown.

Owls manager Danny Röhl, who Chansiri confirmed had received a Southampton approach in December regarding

their then-open manager’s position, said last week that Charles was happy at Hillsborough and hinted the Northern

Ireland midfielder would like to stay on to finish the season at S6.

Charles has garnered praise from several teams for his efforts in his 24 games for Wednesday this season, which have

been regarded as some of the best in the Championship. According to a number of sources, the Premier League and

elsewhere have expressed interest in him.

Why recalled Shea Charles could play for Sheffield Wednesday v Leeds United – and beyond