Tears, regrets and Bord truth – Barry Bannan reveals all on Sheffield Wednesday exit and re-marriage – thestar.co.uk

Barry Bannan has reflected emotionally on leaving Sheffield Wednesday, describing regrets over how his decade-long spell ended amid the club’s instability and uncertainty around a proposed takeover. The former captain has since returned to Hillsborough after a brief move to Millwall, making his account significant for supporters seeking an explanation for his departure and subsequent comeback.

Bannan’s final Wednesday appearance came in January 2026, his 477th for the club, before he joined Millwall; reports linked his decision partly to a lack of faith in the then preferred bidders led by James Bord. Sheffield Wednesday later came under new ownership, and Bannan re-signed on a one-year deal in July. He also discusses repairing his marriage, presenting the period as one of personal as well as professional upheaval.