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LOCAL HERO CAM HAVING A BALL

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The LeaguePaper Team
16 September 2018

By Chris Dunlavy

SAFE HANDS: Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Cameron Dawson is making the most of his big chance

Keiren Westwood
PICTURE: PA Images

LOCAL boy Cameron Dawson says Sheffield Wednesday’s homegrown heroes were “buzzing” at the club’s summer transfer embargo.
After two years of hefty spending under owner Dejphon Chansiri, the Owls fell foul of FFP restrictions and were banned from signing any players during the window.
Fans were disappointed. Pundits proclaimed a crisis. But for the likes of Dawson, Jordan Thorniley and a host of other academy grads, ...

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