Did you know? Sheffield Wednesday are one of the oldest clubs in the world.

Established in 1867, the Owls celebrated their 149-year anniversary in September and owner Dejphon Chansiri is aiming high as he lives in hope that Sheffield Wednesday can reach the Premier League come the end of May in its 150th year.

Having come so close last term, is there any reason why the Owls cannot go one step further this season?

16th October 2016 - Sky Bet EFL Championship - Huddersfield Town v Sheffield Wednesday - Sheff Wed manager Carlos Carvalhal celebrates victory - Photo: Simon Stacpoole / Offside.

Photo: Simon Stacpoole / Offside.

Recent investment on all levels have seen the S6 club break the bank for so called better players as they continue to build and pursue the dream of playing in the top-flight of English football once again.

This week, Shoot!‘s Sheffield Wednesday representative Louis Shackshaft looks at ten potentially unknown facts about the club and its players throughout its 149-year history.

The following ten facts may, or may not, be common knowledge to all Wednesdayites or football fans as a whole…

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