Sheffield Wednesday fans have lavished praise on Barry Bannan after the Owls skipper scored a goal of the season contender during the first half of the League One clash at MK Dons. Darren Moore's side went in 3-1 up at the break following a hectic first half at the Stadium MK, with Bannan's stunning strike the big talking point.
The Owls got off to the perfect start in this crucial promotion clash, as they look to upset an MK Dons side that have not lost since January. The recalled Saido Berahino struck after just 11 minutes, firing home Bannan cross past Jamie Cumming after a smart corner routine.
Moore's side doubled their lead on 20 minutes, as Lee Gregory slotted home from another corner, as the visitors' set piece dominance showed again, but more joy was to come for the away fans. With 30 minutes on the clock, Dons defender Dean Lewington nodded a long ball from Bailey Peacock-Farrell towards Bannan, who was 35 yards from goal.
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The Scot chested the ball, let it bounce then fired a fierce lob over Cumming and into the goal, as the in-form hosts were left stunned and the Owls were in command. MK Dons would pull a goal back before half-time through Troy Parrott, but the half-time chatter was all about the Wednesday skipper.
"When it happened I actually let out a really large scream because I knew he would hit it and he's just executed it perfectly," said Sam Saunders in the Sky Sports studio. "We said about the quality and how he inspires them to a different level and it shows.
"Vision, technique, quality, all of the above ten out of ten, fantastic Barry Bannan."
This view was echoed by the Wednesday faithful, who took to social media to hail their skipper. Here is
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