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Scotsman
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Forgotten 51-cap Scotland ace released by club after just 105 days as ex-Rangers star lands new deal
The Scotland international played just 11 league games for the club. Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Scotland international Stuart Armstrong has been released by Sheffield Wednesday just 105 days after he cut short his MLS adventure with Vancouver Whitecaps in order to sign for the EFL Championship club. The 51-cap former Celtic midfielder had joined the Hillsborough outfit on transfer deadline day in January, opting to end his stay in Canada despite only signing for them in September as a free agent following the expiration of his contract at Southampton last summer. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The 33-year-old had been targeted by both the Owls and West Bromwich Albion in the summer, with the sides both chasing a second-tier playoff birth, and the midfielder reported to be 'keen on a return to the Premier League'. However, Armstrong would start just six games for the club in the second-half of the season as they fell out of the promotion picture, ending the campaign in 12th position. Stuart Armstrong has left Sheffield Wednesday. | Steve Ellis Having not played for the Owls since a 1-1 draw with Portsmouth in April, the club have confirmed he will be released this summer after announcing their retained list. Armstrong will now join the free agent list for a second summer in succession, with the experienced international joining Ben Hamer, Ryo Hatsuse, Michael Ihiekwe, Marvin Johnson, Pol Valentin and Mallik Wilks in leaving Hillsborough. A short statement on the club's official website said: 'The Owls would like to thank all departing players for their services and we wish them the very best for the future.' Meanwhile, ex-Rangers forward Josh Windass has had his contract extended by a further year at Sheffield Wednesday after the club confirmed they had exercised an option in the player's contract in order to retain him. Windass' teammates, and former Scotland internationals, Barry Bannan and Callum Paterson have also been offered new contracts, the club have confirmed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Saints favourite Armstrong free agent after release from Championship club
FORMER Saints fan favourite Stuart Armstrong is a free agent once again after being released by Championship club Sheffield Wednesday. Armstrong, 33, is one of 10 players released by the Owls following the conclusion of the Championship season. The Scotland international made 11 appearances under Saints manager Danny Rohl and notched an assist against Portsmouth. STUART. ARMSTRONG. 💫# — George Rees-Julian (@rees_julian) October 3, 2023 READ: Four free transfers Saints should pursue ahead of Championship return Armstrong played 214 times for Southampton between 2018 and 2024 before leaving the club last summer at the end of his contract. He was forced to miss the Championship play-off triumph over Leeds United after his season was cut short by an injury at Cardiff City. He initially landed at MLS club Vancouver Whitecaps before sealing a return to English football in January by joining Wednesday.
Scottish Sun
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Ex-Celtic star, 33, who won four league titles wakes up unemployed after release from historic English club
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ONE of Celtic's key stars during their nine-in-a-row run is on the lookout for a new club. The former Hoops star has been released after a short spell with an English club. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 3 Stuart Armstrong has been released by his clu Credit: Alamy 3 He was involved in a controversial moment at Euro 2024 Credit: PA 3 Armstrong won eight trophies with Celtic Credit: Kenny Ramsay - The Sun Glasgow Celtic were in the midst of their quest for a fourth consecutive league title in the 2014/15 season. Ronny Deila sought about strengthening his squad and landed Dundee United's two top stars - Stuart Armstrong and Gary Mackay-Steven. Armstrong was a £2million signing and he went on to play 15 times in the run-in as the Hoops sealed the title. The midfielder's influence would grow season-by-season with another league title following in 2016. He went on to enjoy an exceptional 2016/17 campaign as Celtic landed the treble in Brendan Rodgers' first season as boss. Armstrong scored 15 times from midfield in a stellar year. He would help Celtic secure another treble the following season. 2017/18 proved to be his last one with the Hoops as the English Premier League came calling. Armstrong joined Southampton for £7million and would enjoy five seasons in English football's top flight, a run only ended by the club's relegation in 2024. He played 42 times as the Saints bounced back from the Championship at the first time of asking but was released at the end of the season. Businesses and residents brace themselves for Celtic title celebrations The midfielder subsequently joined MLS outfit Vancouver Whitecaps on a two-year deal in September 2024. But after just a few months, he returned to the UK and joined Sheffield Wednesday. He played 11 times for the Owls in the Championship, but is once again on the lookout for a new club. Wednesday, who finished 12th, have confirmed Armstrong as one of their end-of-season releases. Former Rangers star Josh Windass is staying after the club exercised an option to keep him, while former Scotland internationals Barry Bannan and Callum Patterson have been offered new contracts. Armstrong, who turned 33 in March, has played 51 times for Scotland and scored five international goals. He was part of Steve Clarke's squad at both Euro 2020 and Euro 2024. Armstrong was involved in a highly contentious moment after Scotland crashed out after defeat to Hungary last year. With the score goalless, he appeared to be fouled in the box but the officials decided against pointing to the spot and Hungary ended up winning 1-0 thanks to the last meaningful kick of the ball. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Scottish Sun
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Sheffield Wednesday release SEVEN players including Euro 2024 star as fans say ‘should be ashamed'
EUR GOING Sheffield Wednesday release SEVEN players including Euro 2024 star as fans say 'should be ashamed' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY have released seven players following the end of their contracts. The Owls finished the Championship season in 12th under boss Danny Rohl. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Stuart Armstrong has left Sheffield Wednesday Credit: Alamy Wednesday announced today that Stuart Armstrong, Ben Hamer, Ryo Hatsuse, Michael Ihiekwe, Marvin Johnson, Pol Valentin and Mallik Wilks have all been let go as their deals have expired. Armstrong, who featured at last summer's Euro 2024 for Scotland, leaves after just four months at the club. The ex-Southampton attacking midfielder, 33, played just 11 times for Wednesday. Veteran goalkeeper Hamer, 37, departs having never played a game for the club. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
The Irish Sun
15-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Sheffield Wednesday release SEVEN players including Euro 2024 star as fans say ‘should be ashamed'
SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY have released seven players following the end of their contracts. The Owls finished the Championship season in 12th under boss Danny Rohl. Advertisement 1 Stuart Armstrong has left Sheffield Wednesday Credit: Alamy Wednesday announced today that Stuart Armstrong, Ben Hamer, Ryo Hatsuse, Michael Ihiekwe, Marvin Johnson, Pol Valentin and Mallik Wilks have all been let go as their deals have expired. Armstrong, who featured at last summer's Euro 2024 for Scotland, leaves after just four months at the club. The ex-Southampton attacking midfielder, 33, played just 11 times for Wednesday. Veteran goalkeeper Hamer, 37, departs having never played a game for the club. Advertisement THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
