REVIEW’S FINDINGS PUT OWLS IN CLEAR

By Tom Blackett

BIG DAY: Sheffield Wednesday knocked Newcastle out of the FA Cup SHEFFIELD Wednesday have expressed their satisfaction that a review into concer ns about overcrowding at Hillsborough has concluded they fully complied with the safety certificate. There were reports of overcrowding in the Leppings Lane End at the FA Cup third round tie between the Owls and Newcastle last month. Some Newcastle fans claimed there was a lack of stewarding before kickoff and they were crammed in. There were 4,500 Magpies fans at the game, which Wednesday won 2-1. The review was commissi...

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