In this episode of Exceed High Performance, Sheffield Wednesday captain Barry Bannan joins Emma Lawson and Dr Tom Bates to explore what true leadership and belief look like under pressure.

In May 2023, Wednesday faced a 4–0 first-leg deficit against Peterborough United in the League One play-off semi-final — a position no team had ever recovered from. Yet, against all odds, they produced one of the most remarkable comebacks in football history.

Barry reflects on that night, sharing how mindset, focus, and emotional control helped shape the team’s response — and what these lessons reveal about resilience and performance in any field.

This is more than a football story — it’s a conversation about belief, identity, and leading through adversity.

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