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Scottish Sun
12 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Sheffield Wednesday facing race against time to avoid players walking out on Championship club
The club were handed a transfer ban earlier this week OWL FLIGHT Sheffield Wednesday facing race against time to avoid players walking out on Championship club Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY owner Dejphon Chansiri faces a race against time to avoid any of his players walking out at Hillsborough. Some of them are still owed part of their wages for May and all their pay for June. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Dejphon Chansiri needs to pay the players of Sheffield Wednesday Credit: Getty 3 The club can not pay for players until January 2027 Credit: Getty Under Fifa rules those affected could give notice to rip up their contracts if unpaid for two consecutive months in a calendar year. EFL chiefs have put the Championship club under a transfer embargo until they cough up and bring salaries up to date. But if they fail to pay those affected players at the end of this month, they run the risk of losing them. It is not known which players have or not been paid but SunSport understands it is a small group affected. The club were late with wages in March, but they were paid in full, so that does not count under FIFA regulations, while April was also satisfied. The EFL announced on Wednesday the Owls will be unable to pay transfer or loan fees until January 2027. This means they can only go for free transfers or loans with no money changing hands between clubs. Fans are worried that the chaos could seriously rip the heart out of their club and further rile them against the Thai businessman, who has previously dubbed the supporters as 'selfish'. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 3 Danny Rohl is unhappy at the club Credit: Getty German boss Danny Rohl is known to be unhappy about the situation and open to talks with other clubs. He has been ordered back to England early from his summer holidays to start preparing for the new season and threatened with a hefty fine if he fails to do so. Rohl believes had Chansiri backed him sufficiently in the January transfer window they would have nabbed one of the play-off spots rather than finishing 10 points adrift. Meanwhile, former owner Milan Mandaric has jetted to the country for talks to help save his old club. The Serbian chief was in charge of the Owls between 2010 and 2015 before selling them to the current owner for £37.5million.
The Sun
12 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Sheffield Wednesday facing race against time to avoid players walking out on Championship club
SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY owner Dejphon Chansiri faces a race against time to avoid any of his players walking out at Hillsborough. Some of them are still owed part of their wages for May and all their pay for June. 3 3 Under Fifa rules those affected could give notice to rip up their contracts if unpaid for two consecutive months in a calendar year. EFL chiefs have put the Championship club under a transfer embargo until they cough up and bring salaries up to date. But if they fail to pay those affected players at the end of this month, they run the risk of losing them. It is not known which players have or not been paid but SunSport understands it is a small group affected. The club were late with wages in March, but they were paid in full, so that does not count under FIFA regulations, while April was also satisfied. The EFL announced on Wednesday the Owls will be unable to pay transfer or loan fees until January 2027. This means they can only go for free transfers or loans with no money changing hands between clubs. Fans are worried that the chaos could seriously rip the heart out of their club and further rile them against the Thai businessman, who has previously dubbed the supporters as 'selfish'. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 3 German boss Danny Rohl is known to be unhappy about the situation and open to talks with other clubs. He has been ordered back to England early from his summer holidays to start preparing for the new season and threatened with a hefty fine if he fails to do so. Rohl believes had Chansiri backed him sufficiently in the January transfer window they would have nabbed one of the play-off spots rather than finishing 10 points adrift. Meanwhile, former owner Milan Mandaric has jetted to the country for talks to help save his old club. The Serbian chief was in charge of the Owls between 2010 and 2015 before selling them to the current owner for £37.5million.
Wales Online
20 hours ago
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- Wales Online
Ryan Reynolds told he'd 'give his left leg' for what Wrexham's Championship rivals have got
Ryan Reynolds told he'd 'give his left leg' for what Wrexham's Championship rivals have got Wrexham are set to compete in the Championship next season, but a bidder hoping to buy their rivals Sheffield Wednesday feels the Owls are in a stronger position Ryan Reynolds has been told he should be envious of Sheffield Wednesday's strengths (Image: Jon Hobley/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images ) Wrexham have been informed that Ryan Reynolds would "give his left leg" for the kind of potential Sheffield Wednesday has, despite their ongoing challenges. The Welsh club are poised to play in the Championship after a 43-year hiatus next season, where the Owls will be one of their competitors. The Red Dragons, jointly owned by Reynolds and fellow actor Rob McElhenney, are well-prepared for the forthcoming season. Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has begun to improve his squad by recruiting Plymouth striker Ryan Hardie earlier this week for an undisclosed fee. In stark contrast, Wednesday find themselves engulfed in chaos, hit with a ban from spending in the transfer market for the next three windows due to failing to pay their players. The Owls have had a tumultuous decade under the ownership of Thai businessman Dejphon Chansiri, which led to a six-point deduction from the EFL in 2020 as a penalty for financial mismanagement. Wrexham are said to be considering capitalising on the situation by trying to sign Wednesday skipper Barry Bannan, whose contract at Hillsborough expires at the end of June. However, even amidst the strife the club is encountering, the co-leader of a North American consortium looking to acquire the faltering Championship side believes there is plenty of potential to work with. Florida-based businessman Adam Shaw said that Reynolds would covet Wednesday's history and support base. Shaw, who is originally from Sheffield, shared his vision for the Owls while speaking to The Athletic, emphasising the untapped potential for the club in the US market. Article continues below Sheffield Wednesday are in disarray under the ownership of Dejphon Chansiri, but a prospective bidder thinks they have great potential (Image: Ben Early/News Images ) "Sheffield Wednesday are nowhere in America. We sell zero shirts and have no commercial presence there – that's got to change," he said. "With the World Cup in the US next year and with the individuals we have in our ownership group, we could easily become Florida's English football team. "We should and can be way bigger than Wrexham. Ryan Reynolds would give his left leg to have what we already have at Wednesday in terms of our history and fanbase. Let's use that." In addition to property investor John Flanagan, Shaw is part of a consortium which has chosen to keep the identity of several members confidential. However, he revealed that their number includes Major League Baseball players, a former Premier League footballer and a high-profile celebrity. Watch Welcome to Wrexham season 4 on Disney+ This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more from £4.99 Disney+ Get Disney+ here Product Description Welcome to Wrexham is back on Disney+ for a fourth season. Fans can watch the series with a £4.99 monthly plan, or get 12 months for the price of 10 by paying for a year upfront. Shaw believes his consortium could replicate the influence seen at Wrexham following the arrival of Reynolds and McElhenney. Following their takeover in February 2021, the Hollywood duo provided an immediate injection of £2million into the club. Wrexham were previously in the National League, but have since achieved three consecutive promotions and will now compete in the second tier next season. Reynolds and McElhenney have already offloaded a minority stake in the club to the Allyn family from New York, while the owners of Mexican side Club Necaxa also possess a small share in Wrexham. Earlier this month, reports surfaced that they are now seeking additional investment in a move which would value the club at £350m. In the meantime, the consortium aiming to purchase Wednesday have already had two offers turned down by Chansiri. Sign up to our newsletter! Wrexham is the Game is great new way to get top-class coverage Wrexham AFC is the arguably the fastest-growing club in the world at the moment thanks to a certain Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The Dragons have achieved two consecutive promotions and are cheered on by crowds from not only North Wales but also from all over the globe, thanks to the success of the Disney+ documentary 'Welcome to Wrexham'. But does it have a dedicated, quality source of information piped through to your inbox each week, free of ads but packed with informed opinion, analysis and even a little bit of fun each week? That's where Wrexham is the Game steps in... Available every Wednesday, it provides all the insights you need to be a top red. And for a limited time, a subscription to 'Wrexham is the Game' will cost fans just £15 for the first year. Sign up for Wrexham is the Game here Article continues below Shaw said that the group would promptly upgrade Wednesday's academy and training ground if their takeover plans prove successful, as well as refurbish Hillsborough stadium. "We are Sheffield Wednesday, we are a big enough club to create the best academy and training facilities in the UK if we put our minds to it," he said. "Let's get Hillsborough fully open and give fans something decent to eat and drink, with service with a smile. We'd also really like to see if we can wrap three of the sides, to create a more modern, bowl effect but we would leave the South Stand alone, as we want a mix of old and new."
Daily Mirror
21 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Wrexham warned 'Ryan Reynolds would give left leg' for what rivals already have
A US-based bidder looking to buy Sheffield Wednesday has claimed Ryan Reynolds, co-owner of Championship rivals Wrexham, would envy the Owls' potential despite their current crisis Wrexham have been told that Ryan Reynolds would "give his left leg" for Sheffield Wednesday's potential, despite the club's current struggles. The Welsh side are set to compete in the Championship for the first time in 43 years next season, where they will go head-to-head with the Owls. The Red Dragons, co-owned by Reynolds and fellow actor Rob McElhenney, are in a strong position ahead of the new campaign. Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson has already begun strengthening his squad after signing Plymouth striker Ryan Hardie this week for an undisclosed fee. By contrast, Wednesday are in turmoil after being banned from spending for the next three transfer windows after failing to pay players' wages. The Hillsborough club have suffered a turbulent decade under the ownership of Thai businessman Dejphon Chansiri, which saw them receive a six-point deduction in 2020 for breaching EFL financial rules. Wrexham are now said to be looking to take advantage of the situation as they eye a potential move for Owls captain Barry Bannan. The 35-year-old's contract is due to expire at the end of this month and and Wrexham are understood to be monitoring his situation. However, despite Wednesday's woes, the joint head of a North American consortium attempting to purchase the troubled Championship club believes they have a strong base to work from. And he suggested Wrexham co-owner Reynolds would be envious of the Owls' heritage and following. Adam Shaw, a Sheffield-born businessman based in Florida, made his comments in an interview with The Athletic after highlighting the potential for the club to grow its profile in the States. "Sheffield Wednesday are nowhere in America. We sell zero shirts and have no commercial presence there – that's got to change," he said. "With the World Cup in the US next year and with the individuals we have in our ownership group, we could easily become Florida's English football team. "We should and can be way bigger than Wrexham. Ryan Reynolds would give his left leg to have what we already have at Wednesday in terms of our history and fanbase. Let's use that." Shaw is part of a consortium which also involves property investor John Flanagan, along with several investors whose identities have been withheld. However, he disclosed that the group of 16 includes several Major League Baseball players, along with an ex-Premier League star and a high profile celebrity. Shaw insists the group would have a similar impact at Wednesday to that of Reynolds and McElhenney at Wrexham. The Hollywood pair bought the club for a nominal amount in February 2021, subject to an immediate £2million cash injection. The club was then in the National League, but has since secured three consecutive promotions and will now play in the second tier next season. Reynolds and McElhenney have already sold a minority stake in the club to the Allyn family from New York, while the owners of Mexican side Club Necaxa also hold a small share in Wrexham. Reports emerged earlier this month that they are now looking for fresh investment in a move which would place the club's value at £350m. Meanwhile, it's been claimed the consortium looking to buy Wednesday have already had two bids rejected by Chansiri. Shaw said the group would immediately upgrade Wednesday's academy and training ground if successful with their takeover plans, as well as renovating Hillsborough stadium. "We are Sheffield Wednesday, we are a big enough club to create the best academy and training facilities in the UK if we put our minds to it," he said. 'Let's get Hillsborough fully open and give fans something decent to eat and drink, with service with a smile. We'd also really like to see if we can wrap three of the sides, to create a more modern, bowl effect but we would leave the South Stand alone, as we want a mix of old and new." Sign up to our newsletter! Wrexham is the Game is great new way to get top-class coverage Wrexham AFC is the arguably the fastest-growing club in the world at the moment thanks to a certain Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The Dragons have achieved two consecutive promotions and are cheered on by crowds from not only North Wales but also from all over the globe, thanks to the success of the Disney+ documentary 'Welcome to Wrexham'. But does it have a dedicated, quality source of information piped through to your inbox each week, free of ads but packed with informed opinion, analysis and even a little bit of fun each week? That's where Wrexham is the Game steps in... Available every Wednesday, it provides all the insights you need to be a top red. And for a limited time, a subscription to 'Wrexham is the Game' will cost fans just £15 for the first year.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Milan Mandaric, 86, to launch rescue bid for crisis-hit Sheffield Wednesday
Former Sheffield Wednesday chairman Milan Mandaric is set to fly back to the UK next week to bid for the troubled Owls as he claimed the financially-stricken club were in danger of being "destroyed" by current owner Dejphon Chansiri. The 86-year-old owned the club between 2010 and 2015 before selling to Chansiri for around £37.5million and has had little involvement in football since - after previously running Portsmouth and Leicester City. The Hillsborough club are in turmoil after being banned from spending for the next three windows after a failure to pay player wages. It caps off a turbulent decade under Chansiri's rule that has seen a six-point deduction in 2020 for breaching the EFL's financial rules and he has received a huge backlash from supporters. Chansiri has already rejected a £48m bid from an American consortium, who have promised to build a 55,000-seater stadium - leading a local MP to accuse the owner of "holding the club hostage". Now Mandaric insists he wants to "rescue" the club from any more trouble as he admitted he would have no trouble telling it like it is when he holds talks with Chansiri. He told BBC Radio Sheffield: "It needs a big rescue now - all of us who love football and love Sheffield [Wednesday] have no doubt about that. "I am going to definitely try to see him [Chansiri] with my people and be very straight in telling him that he is going to destroy the club unless he lets new people like me get involved. I'm going to meet in London, I'm arriving there next week and I'm going to talk to some people about that, I have a plan to do so. "I have my ex-manager who was there, Paul Aldridge, and John Redgate, who all worked for me - they know what's going on. And I want to see what could be a possibility to takeover that club. I would have to get involved if I'm going to bring somebody, I'd have to get involved myself - I have no problem with that. "There are two things, you have to find the right person, but more importantly you have to have Mr Chansiri to agree on that - and that's the difficult part. He doesn't want to sell it, he's asking a crazy price - he will never get over £100m as I understand… He'll be an obstacle no matter what we try to do." Mandaric added that he sold the club to Chansiri after he "gave all the commitments that he's got the money and the desire" but accused him of "taking the wrong direction and the wrong advice". In addition to the EFL charges against the Owls, separate charges have been brought against Chansiri over "non payment of wages in March 2025 and May 2025". Earlier this month, Sheffield South East MP Clive Betts hit out at Chansiri's "appalling" behaviour and said: "He must accept that he needs to sell Wednesday to prevent the complete collapse of the club … we as fans deserve better. "It breaks my heart to see the club I have followed all my life being held hostage by an owner who clearly has no interest or care for us. It is clear that Chansiri does not have the ability or resources to fund and invest in Sheffield Wednesday." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
