Sheffield Wednesday face fresh uncertainty over wages despite end of Chansiri era | OneFootball

Sheffield Wednesday’s long-running financial turmoil shows little sign of easing, with players and staff once again facing the prospect of delayed wages despite the departure of owner Dejphon Chansiri and the club’s recent move into administration, Sky Sports reports.

The Championship side entered administration last Friday, formally ending Chansiri’s turbulent ten-year reign at Hillsborough. His exit initially sparked optimism among supporters and staff alike, but the club remains in a precarious financial position, with administrators from Begbies Traynor still scrambling to generate enough funds to meet Friday’s payroll.

While administrators have prioritised ensuring that the playing staff are paid, in line with EFL rules that protect football creditors, they have urged local businesses and supporters to continue their financial backing, stressing the club’s survival now depends on “week-to-week and game-to-game” income. More than 27,000 fans attended Saturday’s home match against Oxford United in a remarkable show of solidarity, the club’s largest crowd in months.

The PFA is in close contact with Wednesday’s players, who have endured repeated delays in payment over the past six months. The EFL is also expected to hand down further disciplinary action over historic financial breaches under Chansiri’s ownership, which could result in additional points deductions on top of the 12-point penalty already imposed for insolvency.

Despite the uncertainty, there is cautious optimism that a swift sale could stabilise the club. Sources suggest “four or five” serious bidders have expressed interest, with initial discussions set to begin this week.

Captain Barry Bannan admitted that administration had brought “a huge sigh of relief,” describing it as a potential turning point after months of mounting debt and disillusionment. “It feels like the start of something new,” he said.

GFN | Finn Entwistle