Sheffield Wednesday Fans Plan Protest Against Owner Amid Financial Crisis

Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust has organized a protest against club owner Dejphon Chansiri during their opening Championship match against Leicester City, aiming to highlight the club's ongoing financial crisis where players and staff have gone unpaid for three consecutive months. Fans are urged to delay entering their seats until five minutes after kickoff, with a large banner displayed in a visibly empty away end at the King Power Stadium, a demonstration coordinated with Leicester City and broadcast live on Sky Sports. The Trust also announced plans for stronger protests at the Owls’ first home game against Stoke City, emphasizing the need for national attention to the club's plight. Chansiri, who purchased the club in 2015, is under pressure to sell after rejecting a £40 million bid and stalled negotiations with other parties. Sheffield Wednesday faces multiple sanctions and embargoes from the English Football League due to financial breaches, including a registration embargo preventing player signings. The club is additionally dealing with player departures, staff unrest, and operational challenges, prompting calls for urgent action and support from fans to pressure ownership into change.