Forty minutes before kick-off, the grey clouds parted over Hillsborough Park and the sky temporarily burst into blue and white. By the time the derby started, rain was sheeting over the pitch and those uncovered Sheffield Wednesday supporters on the Kop were sodden and cold. As metaphors for the day go, it’s up there.

Sheffield Wednesday have made progress off the field, admittedly from the lowest ebb in their history. Administrators have confirmed that there are six or seven bidders whose interest is genuine and workable, but the principal factor surrounds who is not here. Dejphon Chansiri’s name is no longer on the seats and no longer above the door.

Just as special was how the community came together as one. On Sunday, the badge of the official supporters trust was positioned on the b

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