Robins' empathy for Owls

STOKE manager Mark Robins has backed Sheffield Wednesday to come through their off-field issues after the Potters piled more misery on the Owls with a 3-0 win at Hillsborough.

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Wednesday supporters protested in the buildup to the Championship game, with fans carrying a coffin through nearby Hillsborough Park to signify the ‘death of the club’ amid ongoing financial problems under the ownership of Dejphon Chansiri.

Supporters were also encouraged to blow whistles during the opening five minutes of the match, which many did despite messages over the PA system asking them to stop.

Robins, who had a spell as a Wednesday player, hopes there are better days ahead for the South Yorkshire club.