McMahon bids fond farewell

1st December 2008

Tony McMahon insists the Sheffield Wednesday supporters will "always have a place in my heart" after his loan spell from Middlesbrough expired at the weekend.

The 22-year-old full-back has been a huge hit at Hillsborough during his short-term spell and netted the first senior goal of his career in the 3-2 victory over Norwich on Saturday.

And although he now returns to the north east to fight for his place in Gareth Southgate's side, McMahon was full of praise for the club he leaves behind.

"The fans have been brilliant. They'll always have a place in my heart. I'd just like to say thank you," he told the Star.

"The gaffer has been brilliant for me as well. All the boys here love him, and you can see why.

"From day one, he made me feel welcome; he allowed me to play my own game and gave me a few tips on the way - he told me he was a decent full-back himself! It helped me to improve my game."