'For loyalty and that Posh game - thank you, King Barry'

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Barry Bannan's emotional Hillsborough exit was confirmed on Wednesday after the 36-year-old left Sheffield Wednesday for Millwall.
After 477 appearances, 37 goals and 75 assists for the Owls, it brought about the end of an era that spanned 10 years.
We asked for your Bannan highlights and what stands out most about his decade-long spell at Wednesday. Here are a selection of your responses:
Pete: In the L1 play-off semi final v Peterborough at Hillsborough we were pressing for a fourth goal to force extra time. The clock was showing the 97th minute. The stadium tension was off the scale. While everyone was in complete overdrive, Bannan picked a simple but utterly crucial pass to Marvin Johnson who put the ball into the back post and we scored. Not spectacular, but totally calm and collected. Epitome of vision. Typical Bannan.
Ben: The pass to Marvin for the fourth miracle goal, the half-volley into the back of the net at MK Dons. Gutted I will never see him in the blue and white stripes or being the first out to warm up at Hillsborough but nothing but respect for him and what he's given us.
Archie: Wondergoal against MK Dons and Wednesday v Peterborough second leg.
Guy: His speech in the dressing room thanking Darren Moore after the tumultuous play-off comeback win against Peterborough verified his status as the leader within the Hillsborough dressing room.

Claire: There are so many on-field performances that I've loved from Barry Bannan, but it is the way he has conducted himself off-field that has made him an Owls (and footballing) legend. In an era of football where everyone says "loyalty doesn't exist", last summer there was Barry. Out of contract at a club in a total mess. Still turning up to training, still being there for the team. And then decided to stay, even when it wasn't clear if we'd have a coach or even a team. This isn't to undervalue his talent on the field. But it just made it feel like he was with the fans, sticking with the club, even though it was so hard to stay positive. Thank you for everything, Barry!
Paul: There really are so many but one I remember was December 2024 away at Derby County and BB struck a beauty from outside the box. What a goal on the day he moved into the all time top 10 appearances for the Owls. What a servant of the club. Goodbye, thank you and good luck to the little Scot.
Si: I was lucky enough to witness some great goals from Barry over the years. It's been a tough season and I haven't been as much as I have previously but the last game was Norwich at home. That game, Barry had no reason to shoot but wow, what a finish. An absolute class player. Really hope he comes back to us in the future. I'll happily buy him a drink when he does.
Tommo: Despite all that is happening or not, on the pitch (I know it's a difficult watch) we must keep going, buying tickets, pies and pints. Administrators need cash to run the club. Without cash they will sell more assets and axe jobs. The EFL are not moving fast enough. If this deal collapses and we run out of cash the administrators could wind us up. So get down to Hillsborough and keep putting as much as you can into the coffers. King Barry has done us a favour, helping bring some cash in. Hopefully, we'll see him back as a coach in the future.