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David Storch has revealed how he feels about the EFL after completing his Sheffield Wednesday takeover

Sheffield Wednesday have entered a new chapter under the ownership of David Storch's Arise consortium.

The Storch era at Hillsborough Stadium got off to a flying start, as the Owls successfully defeated West Bromwich Albion 2-1 on Saturday, thanks to goals from Nathaniel Chalobah and stalwart Liam Palmer.

Wednesday's victory over West Brom marked a positive ending to an otherwise woeful campaign for a side who finished on zero points following deduction, representing only their second victory of the season.

Meanwhile, everyone associated with the Owls was thrilled to learn ahead of kick-off that their team would not be handed a 15-point penalty in League One next season.

The S6 outfit were at risk of facing a 15-point deduction because Storch's bid fell below the amount required to pay the creditors 25p in the pound as they exited administration, with the main creditor being failed owner Dejphon Chansiri, who was disqualified earlier this campaign.

However, as Chansiri didn't collaborate with Storch over a solution that could have wiped the penalty, the EFL removed the deduction themselves.

Consequently, Wednesday can begin their League One season without fears of suffering further relegation to League Two, while Arise can be active in the transfer window despite some restrictions.

David Storch acknowledges what the EFL have done for Sheffield Wednesday in fresh statement following takeover

Storch has impressed key figures at Hillsborough, such as first-team boss Henrik Pedersen and supporters alike, by having a prominent voice before his takeover was officially completed over the weekend.

For instance, the American outlined his ownership intentions in an interview with BBC Radio Sheffield in March, two months before his Wednesday transaction was over the line.

Since taking the ownership reins, Storch has continued communicating in a way that has enthused the Hillsborough Stadium faithful.

The 73-year-old addressed Owls supporters in his latest X post on Monday.

As part of his lengthy statement, Storch said: "I’d like to further highlight how grateful I am to the EFL for their diligence and approach in working with us to ratify all issues and achieve our target of closing by 1 May."

Completing his takeover by the deadline of last Friday was important for the American, as it meant that he was officially Wednesday's new owner in time for their Championship clash with West Brom.

The South Yorkshire side's win over the Baggies marked their first and final home win of the second-tier campaign, but it was their off-field victory that supporters were really celebrating.

Furthermore, completing his takeover by May means that Storch can begin planning for a vital summer transfer window relatively early, ahead of the Owls' fresh start in League One.

David Storch continues to be a stark contrast to Dejphon Chansiri

Storch's arrival as Wednesday's new owner put an end to their painful months in administration and allows the S6 club to move on from their years of hardship under Chansiri.

Towards the end of his tenure, Chansiri failed to pay the Owls' players and staff on time, which prompted the departures of the likes of former boss Danny Rohl and ex-star man Josh Windass last summer.

Following the Thai businessman's wrongdoings, Wednesday supporters need their new owner to be honest and transparent while guiding their club in a positive direction.

So far, Storch has stuck to his promises, such as completing his takeover by the start of the month, and he has already built a seemingly genuine connection with fans, who he spent time with at Hillsborough on Saturday.