𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒: 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐱 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 ”𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐠” 𝐚 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞….𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞

Netflix has officially released Underdog, a highly recommended new documentary celebrating the extraordinary life and career of Sheffield Wednesday icon David Hirst. The film dives deep into the journey of one of English football’s most feared strikers, capturing the grit, glory, and resilience that defined an era at Hillsborough

Underdog traces Hirst’s rise from humble beginnings to becoming a cult hero for the Owls, reliving unforgettable goals, iconic derby moments, and his pivotal role during Sheffield Wednesday’s golden years in the late 1980s and 1990s. Through rare archival footage and candid interviews with former teammates, managers, journalists, and Hirst himself, the documentary paints an honest portrait of a player who embodied loyalty and passion.

Beyond the goals, the film does not shy away from the tougher chapters. It explores the devastating injury that cut short Hirst’s playing days, the mental and physical battles that followed, and the quiet strength it took to rebuild life after football. Fans are given an emotional, behind-the-scenes look at the human side of a club legend—far from the roar of the terraces.

Early reactions from viewers and critics have been overwhelmingly positive, with many praising Netflix for spotlighting a football story rooted in heart rather than hype. Sheffield Wednesday supporters have described the documentary as “deeply emotional,” “long overdue,” and “a must-watch for every Owl.”

As football documentaries continue to dominate streaming platforms, Underdog stands out as a tribute not just to David Hirst, but to every player whose legacy was forged through perseverance, loyalty, and love for the badge.