Sheffield Wednesday news: QPR protest, Barry Bannan opens up on Owls struggles, Harry Amass praise issued | OneFootball

All the latest news surrounding Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday have endured a difficult 2025 so far, with issues on and off the pitch causing much distress.

The Owls lost a lot of key players during the summer, as well as their highly-regarded head coach Danny Rohl.

Supporters have protested against owner Dejphon Chansiri, who has overseen the financial issues currently plaguing the Yorkshire outfit.

It remains to be seen what the next steps will be for the Thai businessman, with fans urging him to sell his stake in the Championship side amid off-field issues like the late payment of player wages in recent months.

Here, we take a look at all the latest news surrounding Sheffield Wednesday amid their difficult start to the new second division season…

Sheffield Wednesday protest plans against QPR

The Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust have revealed their plans for a protest against Chansiri’s ownership of the club for their clash against QPR.

The Owls’ fans have taken various steps this season to hurt the businessman’s position at Hillsborough, including boycotts, unfurling banners and late walk-ins at games.

According to The Star, the SWST have confirmed their plans to protest Chansiri during the 10th minute of this weekend’s league game, signifying the 10 years he has been in charge of the Yorkshire outfit.

Supporters will reportedly be holding up black and gold scarves, while they are also urging people to avoid purchasing anything inside the stadium during the match.

A protest will also be held after the game by the south stand, with everyone welcome to join.

“With scarves raised and the black and gold theme stronger than ever, this demonstration will have even greater visual impact than the previous one,” said the supporters' trust in a statement, via The Star.

“Although this game isn’t on TV, it’s vital we maintain momentum.

“Every protest builds towards the next home league fixture, which will be televised live on Sky - a huge platform to show the country how strong this movement has become.

“This is growing, week by week. The message is spreading. Together, we are louder and stronger.”

Lee Hendrie issues Pierce Charles transfer claim as £4m valuation emerges

As reported by Alan Nixon this past weekend, Sheffield Wednesday have set a £4 million asking price for Pierce Charles ahead of the January transfer window, with Chansiri desperate to raise funds for the season.

Speaking exclusively to FLW, Lee Hendrie has claimed that the goalkeeper has plenty of potential and that this is a stance worth taking at this stage.

“He’s a young man, he’s 20-years-of-age, he’s obviously been in and around the football club for a good few seasons, obviously not stacking up loads of appearances and he’s injured at the moment,” said the Sky Sports pundit.

“But, when you look at his age, you do think that there’s potential there and I think, listen, if someone wants to pay that sort of money I’m sure they will do, if they think he’s good enough.

“Which I do think he is good enough, there’s no doubt of that.

“On the flip side of that, if they take that stance, they’re going to be getting to keep that goalkeeper if no one wants to pay that sort of fee.

“I know he’s injured, but I think he could certainly go and kick on and play a number of games when he’s back and available in October time.

“So, I think keeping a stance on that, yes for a young player, I definitely think that it’s worth it.”

Barry Bannan opens up on Sheffield Wednesday difficulty

Barry Bannan has opened up on how the Sheffield Wednesday dressing room reacted to their wages not coming in on time back in March, as well as in subsequent months.

The midfielder, and club captain, revealed that it’s been a difficult period for him since the end of last season, suggesting everything has gone down hill since that first late payment.

“It’s been hard since the end of last season,” said Bannan, via Open Goal on YouTube.

“I think the first time we didn’t get paid on time was in March when we were in with a chance of the play-offs still.

“It was before Hull, we didn’t get paid that week, and then we lost in the last minute at Hillsborough and it kind of went downhill from there.

“And then in the summer it was like three months from four not getting paid, and not like days - it was like three or four weeks at a time.

“Then we were two months behind, and as you can imagine the boys are on holiday with their families and there’s nobody at the club to contact to get hold of the chairman.

“So it’s just me and the chairman’s secretary.”

Bannan has admitted this situation is unlike anything else that’s happened in his career, and that he’s struggled with being unable to answer questions as captain of the team.

“We’ve not really got people in jobs like a sporting director or whatever, so I was getting a load of phone calls," Bannan said.

“And that’s not something I’ve really had to deal with, I just like getting out and playing football and leading by example on the pitch.

“I’m not necessarily an amazing captain off the pitch.

“And I was getting asked loads of questions which I didn’t know the answers to.

“So I spoke to the chairman, and he just kept telling me he was trying his hardest - which I’m sure he is - but we’re in a bad position.

“And it’s not nice.

“The games now help though, so we’re focused now on getting results and puts all that in the background.”

Harry Amass verdict issued by EFL pundit after Portsmouth victory

EFL pundit George Elek has praised Harry Amass’ impact at Sheffield Wednesday since he joined the club on loan from Manchester United late in the transfer window, particularly following his display in the win over Portsmouth.

He believes the full-back will be a big, big player for the Owls in their bid to avoid relegation from the Championship this campaign.

“Almost probably most excitingly, Harry Amass, the loanee from Manchester United who played on the left-hand side and was really impressive,” Elek said on the Not The Top 20 podcast.

“He looks like a proper player.

“Someone who has that confidence.

“Often with these academy graduates from top clubs, you know the technical ability is going to be there.”

Elek highlighted his ability to cross the ball, as well as his desire to get stuck in as key traits that will be a big boost for Sheffield Wednesday.

“And his left foot and these kind of wedged balls that he could play over the top that for [Bailey] Cadamarteri in the first half and then the strikers that came on to run onto were so effective," Elek added.

“But it’s his all-action performances out of possession that are really impressive. Someone who’s really — his timing of the tackles is impeccable.

“Really willing to get stuck in.

“For an 18-year-old kid in this kind of atmosphere and with what’s at stake here to be putting himself about as as he is so early on in his loan is mightily impressive.

“And I think he’s going to be a big, big player for them this season.”