Former Premier League star Barry Bannan is opening up about a tough summer after losing a close mate and talented teammate to Wrexham. Josh Windass, celebrated for his striking performances, left Sheffield Wednesday during financial chaos to join the ambitious Wrexham side as a free agent.
The 31-year-old forward, son of Dean Windass, chose Wrexham after terminating his contract with the Owls, which left Bannan grappling with both professional and personal loss. “Josh is one of my best mates,” Bannan shared. “It hurt because we had a great relationship both off and on the pitch. I was missing someone who made me look good and who I thought I made look better too. That was hard to take.”
While Windass hit the ground running with three goals in six matches at his new club, Bannan stayed loyal to Sheffield Wednesday, even with chatter about his own potential move to Wrexham. The 35-year-old midfielder revealed it was actually his adorable daughter, Elsie, who put her foot down, swaying him to extend his contract. “What Elsie says, goes,” Bannan chuckled, expressing that it was one of the closest moments he ever considered moving, but family ties held him back.
Bannan continues to lead at Wednesday, grateful for his daughter’s firm stance against change, and optimistic about the journey ahead. As for Wrexham, the club keeps climbing the ranks with fresh talent like Windass on the roster.
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