Bailey Cadamarteri statement suggests potential Sheffield Wednesday chance for youngster

The exciting Owls youngster has been on fire for the U21s this season, scoring 11 of their 22 goals in the Professional Development League and attracting plenty of attention from Wednesdayites who have seen the senior team fail to score in their last six games.

‘Cadz’ has been seen as a hot prospect at the club for some time now, so much so that he was handed a long-term deal last summer once he turned 17, however his chances in the senior ranks have been limited.

Now, with the 18-year-old flying high on confidence and part of a winning team in the U21s, the clamour for him to be given an opportunity in the Championship is growing, and his manager certainly hasn’t ruled it out.

“For sure,” he replied when asked if youngsters could get a chance. “Last Sunday Bailey came into first team training, and he scored yesterday again, and got an assist - I watched the clips from him. He is a high potential striker, and if the time is ready then I will put him into the first team.

"It’s important that we have transfers from the academy to the first team, and this is our way. We have to do this.”

The U21s are back in action on October 31^st when they take on Crewe Alexandra for a chance to close the gap on league leaders, Sheffield United, if they drop points away at Peterborough United.