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• Nickname:The Owls
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• Manager:Dave Jones

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Owls strikers delight Laws

10 Aug 2008 - 12:04:51

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Sheffield Wednesday manager Brian Laws hailed his strikers after their 4-1 opening-day win over Burnley at Hillsborough.

Marcus Tudgay and Akpo Sodje both claimed braces as the Owls got their Championship campaign off to a flying start.

"We made a poor start last season so we wanted to get a first win under our belts as quickly as possible," said Laws.

"It's early days but we're delighted. The strikers looked in good form. I thought that Marcus Tudgay was excellent and Akpo Sodje showed just what a player he can be for us."

However, Laws has revealed that Sodje will play no part in Tuesday's Carling Cup first round tie with Rotherham after picking up an injury.

"He's got a possible hamstring injury," admitted the Owls chief.

"He'll definitely not play on Tuesday but I don't know how long he'll be out."