Championship

BANNAN BIDS BYE IN DULL DEFEAT

by
The LeaguePaper Team
25 January 2026

SALUTE: Pedersen

SKIPPER Barry Bannan was substituted just before stoppage time in what is expected to be his last Wednesday outing.
The long-serving midfielder’s hand was shaken by players on both sides as he left the field to applause from all parts of the stadium.
Manager Henrik Pedersen said: “Barry wants to leave, although I don’t want to lose him. I can’t say where he will be going at the moment, but we will miss him because he is a real club legend and a great leader as well as a top player.
“The reaction of both sets of supporters said e...

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