George Byers bids emotional goodbye to Sheffield Wednesday and the fans
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The 27-year-old enjoyed a successful spell at Hillsborough, playing a huge part in last year’s promotion and becoming a fan favourite along the way. In his 78 appearances he got 20 goals and assists, and put in some excellent showings along the way. Last week it was confirmed that, after a loan spell out with Blackpool in the second half of the campaign, he would be leaving at the end of his current contract, and he says that he’s ‘gutted’ that his time at Hillsborough is coming to an end. He...

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