David Storch sends 'exciting' new Sheffield Wednesday update to fans | OneFootball

The Owls will hope to immediately leave their mark on the third tier in a rebuilding season

Sheffield Wednesday and their supporters will be hoping the 2026/27 season is the start of a bright period in the club's history after months of prior uncertainty.

The Owls, alongside Oxford United and Leicester City, are preparing for life in League One once more after their respective relegations from the Championship were confirmed, with Henrik Pedersen's team's fate sealed well in advance of the 2025/26 season's end.

Indeed, after being placed into administration by controversial former owner, Dejphon Chansiri, as well as being accused of further financial misconduct, the Steel City outfit were docked 18 points.

A major exodus of experienced and key players last summer, as well as severe transfer limitations were of a massive hindrance to Pedersen and his threadbare squad, although their spirit and desire still helped them reach a 'positive' points total on the final day of the season with a 2-1 home win over West Bromwich Albion.

It was an emotional day in S6 on May 2nd, and one which all associated with the club will hope to enjoy more of in the coming years under the ownership of David Storch, who completed his long-awaited takeover less than 24 hours beforehand.

The main man behind the new ownership consortium - Arise Capital Partners LLC - has been extremely vocal and transparent with Wednesdayites on social media for some time now, which, unsurprisingly, after Chansiri's previous mannerisms, has been more than welcomed.

And, with pre-season for the upcoming campaign not too far away, Storch has issued his latest words of encouragement to the masses.

David Storch issues latest Sheffield Wednesday encouragement to fans ahead of League One

During their last spell at third tier level, it took Wednesday two seasons to earn promotion, by defeating local rivals, Barnsley, 1-0 at Wembley Stadium three years ago through Josh Windass' dramatic winner.

Such an achievement was then overshadowed by the exit of Darren Moore, who has since issued his stance on those matters involving Chansiri.

The Thai's links to the club even failed to dissipate as Storch's takeover edged closer, before it was confirmed that the EFL had waived the potential 15-point deduction for the start of the upcoming season, as well as limitations in the transfer market through a wage cap, as Chansiri refused to engage in offers concerning his debt as a creditor of the football club.

As well as being joined by Michael Storch and Tom Costin as members of the hierarchy, the American then swiftly moved to appoint David Bruce as Chief Executive Officer on May 18th, and the duo appear to have firmly got their feet under the table at Hillsborough as they look to reassemble a competitive squad as soon as possible.

It has been reported by the Star that a potential target could be Odin Bailey of Stockport County, who has links to the expected future Owls sporting director, Simon Wilson, through their days at Edgeley Park, whilst pre-existing squad members are also expected to commence talks over new contracts sooner rather than later.

"No one standing still. DB (David Bruce) and team are hard at work. Stay tuned!," he added, followed by the hashtag referencing 'We're all Wednesday, aren't we!"

Sheffield Wednesday fans will hope David Storch gets upcoming rebuild spot on after previous false dawns

After several false dawns, Wednesday fans will hope that Storch is the man to get things right in the short and long-term at Hillsborough without any severe consequences for the future.

The early signs are certainly encouraging, and whilst the stature of the club suggests they are to be a promotion favourite, those in the stands must also require patience in the early weeks with so many changes in order on and off the pitch.

However, if things gel immediately and success follows off the back of that, Storch's popularity with supporters in the blue and white half of Sheffield would only increase tenfold, and vindicate the decisions which he and his backroom staff are clearly putting into place less than two months after taking full control in the boardroom.