Sheffield Wednesday Football Club News

• Nickname:The Owls
• Founded:1867
• Manager:Dave Jones

• Ground:Hillsborough
• Capacity:39,859

Petulant Johnson apologises

20 Oct 2008 - 14:21:57

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Sheffield Wednesday winger Jermaine Johnson has apologised for his reaction to being substituted in the Steel City derby.

Johnson kicked a water bottle into the crowd after being replaced by Akpo Sodje, an action that led to him being shown a red card, which means he is suspended for the clash with Barnsley.

Although the Owls went on to beat Sheffield United 1-0, Johnson said: "I'd like to apologise to everybody associated with Sheffield Wednesday for my behaviour.

"I was caught up in the occasion and frustrated at being substituted, but I shouldn't have reacted in the way I did and I regret my actions.

"I'd like to apologise to the supporters, players and management of Sheffield Wednesday for what happened and I'll always try to do my best to represent the club in the appropriate and respectable manner in the future."