Sacked boss Brian Laws: 'Sheffield Wednesday is a brilliant club'

Brian Lws has spoken out for the first time since he was sacked as manager of Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday.

In a statement released through the League Managers Association (LMA) Laws said: “From my perspective it is obviously disappointing to be leaving my post as Manager of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club.

"I felt that we had the nucleus of a very good side; we experienced a good pre-season and enjoyed a relatively good start to the season.

"I would like to offer my sincere thanks to all of the players and to my assistant, Russ Wilcox, first team coach, John Dungworth, and the rest of the backroom staff. I would also like to thank the fans for their support, Sheffield Wednesday is a brilliant club and I have enjoyed every minute of my time there.”

Commenting on Laws’ departure, LMA Chief Executive, Richard Bevan, said, “Brian has been a credit to the club.  He has the distinction of being the first Wednesday manager for 96 years to do the ‘derby double’ over neighbours Sheffield United.

"Brian should be praised for achieving the three highest league positions since the club’s relegation.”