One of the founding members of the Football League, Wednesday had won the league title four times, most recently in 1930. In 1996–97 they were a steady mid-table Premier League side with David Pleat as manager.
English Premier League
Stadium · 36,020 cap
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Area
David Pleat
Manager
67.9
Squad avg · 25 players
Best XI — 4-4-2
Full Squad
| # | Position | Player | Nationality | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Kevin PressmanSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 76 |
| 15 | RM | Benito CarboneSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
Italian | 75 |
| 6 | CD | Des WalkerSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 73 |
| 13 | GK | Matthew ClarkeSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 73 |
| 9 | FOR | David HirstSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 72 |
| 10 | FOR | Andrew BoothSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 72 |
| 29 | AM | Richie HumphreysSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 70 |
| 2 | RB | Peter AthertonSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 70 |
| 5 | CD | Jon NewsomeSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 70 |
| 28 | AM | Orlando TrustfullSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
Dutch | 69 |
| 3 | LB | Ian NolanSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 69 |
| 14 | CD | Steve NicolSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
Scottish | 69 |
| 18 | CD | Dejan StefanovicSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
Yugoslavian | 69 |
| 7 | FOR | Guy WhittinghamSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 68 |
| 8 | FOR | Mark BrightSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 68 |
| 4 | LM | Mark PembridgeSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
Welsh | 66 |
| 11 | RM | Regi BlinkerSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
Dutch | 66 |
| 19 | AM | Scott OakesSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 66 |
| 12 | DM | Graham HydeSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 65 |
| 23 | AM | Michael WilliamsSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 65 |
| 26 | DM | Richard BarkerSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 64 |
| 17 | RW | Lee BriscoeSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 63 |
| 24 | RB | Brian LinighanSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
Irish | 63 |
| 21 | DM | Ryan JonesSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
Welsh | 62 |
| 27 | DM | Adam PoricSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
Australian | 55 |