BIG MONEY MAN: Former England defender Des Walker remains the most expensive player in the Wednesday line-up thanks to the £2.7 million price tag which dates back to his move from Sampdoria to Hillsborough in July, 1993.

LAST SIX RESULTS: Portsmouth (A) lost 2-1 (Morrison); West Brom (H) lost 1-2 (Morrison); Gillingham (A) lost 2-0; Oldham (H, WC) won 5-1 (Hamshaw, Westwood, Di Piedi, Sibon, Quinn); Preston (H) lost 1-3 (Morrison); Oldham (A, WC) won 1-3 (Morrison, De Bilde, Westwood)

SEASON SO FAR: Wednesday have had a wretched start to the season following their relegation last term. With just one win to their credit they have lost their last seven League matches.

MANAGER: Paul Jewell has endured a baptism of fire since taking over at Hillsborough in the summer. Jewell quit his job at Bradford City after keeping the Bantams up last season and was named as Danny Wilson's successor following a caretaker spell by Peter Shreeves.

TOP SCORER: In-form eighteen-year-old striker Owen Morrison tops the scoring charts with four goals in League and cup, all coming in the last six games.

PREDICTED LINE-UP: Paul Jewell is desperate to sign a striker but a move to recruit Efan Ekoku looks unlikely to happen before tonight. However, on-loan Manchester City winger Terry Cooke is pushing for a start and Kevin Pressman may return in goal.

ONE TO WATCH: Young Irishman Alan Quinn has been earning some positive reviews in spite of Wednesday's dismal start to the season. The left-sided midfielder is small in stature but skillful on the ball and a bundle of energy.

DID YOU KNOW? A consortium including Sheffield-based world boxing champion Prince Naseem Hamed is reportedly interested in buying out the cash-strapped Owls. Watch this space.