WALLACE RAPS OWLS HOWLS

ROSS WALLACE has defended head coach Carlos Carvalhal over Sheffield Wednesday’s stuttering start.

The winger says the players must shoulder the blame for the promotion favourites, who are at basement side Bolton today, being rooted in mid-table,

Supporters are still reeling from a 4-2 derby bashing by Sheffield United.

“The gaffer is going to take the brunt of the criticism because he’s the manager but it’s not only down to him,” said Wallace. “We, as players, have to take responsibility for our performances.”