SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY fans have demanded owner Dejphon Chansiri “sell the club” after players were not paid on time.
The Championship side confirmed “a temporary issue” meant stars have not yet received their wages for March.
Chansiri headed up a Thai consortium which bought Wednesday from ex-chairman Milan Mandaric in January 2015.
His tenure began with back-to-back Championship playoff appearances but has since been dogged by financial issues off the field.
Protests were held at the recent Yorkshire derby against Leeds by the 1867 Group against Chansiri’s ownership.
After news broke on Monday of unpaid wages for March, a statement from the club read: “Sheffield Wednesday can confirm a temporary issue with the payment of player salaries for the month of March.
“This has occurred as a result of significant sums of money owed to the chairman’s businesses which has in turn impacted on the club’s immediate cashflow.
“The chairman is working hard to resolve this situation at the earliest possible opportunity and in the meantime thanks everyone for their patience and understanding.”
Chansiri’s family controls the Thai Union Group, the world’s largest producer of canned tuna.
Fans flocked onto social media, with many urging the Thai businessman to sell.
One supporter fumed on X: “You don’t need an MBA to know what’s playing out down at Hillsborough. Another embarrassing chapter under Dejphon Chansiri’s ownership. Please sell the club.”
Another said: “Chansiri couldn’t run a bath!! He needs to sell now before we end up like Reading.”
While a third added: “Completely unacceptable & it’s not the first time is it? Chansiri is damaging Sheffield Wednesday yet again – not fit or proper to be leading our Club. In the best interests of @swfc SELL THE CLUB.”
Wednesday have enjoyed a strong season in the Championship, despite issues off the field.
Boss Danny Rohl has proved a revelation since joining in 2023.
And Southampton are set to swoop in the summer for the in-demand German.
The Owls are on course for a top-half finish and could yet manufacture a late-season playoff push.
They currently sit 12th in the table, five points off the top-six.
Last month, SunSport exclusively revealed former Wigan owner Talal Al Hammad had looked into acquiring the club.
Wednesday, four-time league champions and three-time FA Cup winners, haven’t been in the top flight in 25 years.
Read the full article here
