Sheffield Wednesday suffered a heavy pre-season defeat to Oldham Athletic, prompting frustrated player ratings in the local coverage. The result matters chiefly as an early warning sign during preparations, with the performance likely to raise questions about the team’s readiness and areas requiring improvement.

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