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The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Sheffield Wednesday set for POINTS DEDUCTION as Championship crisis club beg stars not to tear up contracts
SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY are telling their fed-up stars that a takeover is close — to try and halt a walkout. Several squad members remain unhappy and have the option of ripping up their deals, with some speaking to other clubs. 3 3 Yet senior Owls staff, including new boss Henrik Pedersen, have advised players a new owner will be in soon — and offering new contracts. American John Textor's name is being mentioned behind the scenes, yet his interest is in the early stages. The optimistic story is being fed to skipper Barry Bannan and Co as the crisis-hit club kick off their Championship season with a trip to Leicester today. Yet insiders say owner Dejphon Chansiri has still to find any agreement, despite talking with a couple of interested parties. And EFL chiefs WILL dock the Owls points for failing to pay their players on time. The fact this has happened four times means they risk a potentially significant rap. A disciplinary panel is looking into the case and penalties will soon be announced. Yet it is significant that the decision has not been made or revealed before their first game — which is televised on Sunday afternoon. It would have been a bad look for the EFL if Wednesday kicked off on a large minus points total against the Foxes, who are also facing their own punishment. Elsewhere, young keeper Pierce Charles is for sale at Sheffield Wednesday — but the asking price is about £8million. Sheffield Wednesday fans show voice their views on the crisis at the club The Northern Ireland stopper, 20, is fancied by many clubs including Rangers, Leicester and Southampton. But despite the Championship Owls' financial problems — and the EFL hinting at the need for player sales — the valuation is still sky high. 3
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Crisis club Sheffield Wednesday have no idea whether their captain is allowed to play in Championship opener
The Owls' new boss had a message to staff and players who have fought through the summer chaos Wed notice Crisis club Sheffield Wednesday have no idea whether their captain is allowed to play in Championship opener SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY do not know whether captain Barry Bannan will be able to play in their Championship opener at Leicester on Sunday. The crisis club are under a number of registration embargoes after players and staff were paid late in May, June and July — and on Wednesday the EFL urged owner Dejphon Chansiri to sell. Advertisement 3 Barry Bannan is in registration limbo after signing a new deal with Sheffield Wednesday Credit: Getty 3 Wednesday are under registration embargoes as a result of financial troubles at the club, and owner Dejphon Chansiri has been urged by the EFL to sell the club Credit: Getty Play Dream Team now! Play The Sun Dream Team ahead of the 2025/26 season Free to play Over £100,000 in total prize money Play in Mini Leagues against your mates Submit a team for Gameweek 1 to enter £5,000 prize draw Play via Dream Team's app or website today! Midfielder Bannan, 35, who joined the club in 2015, was out of contract at the end of June. He signed a new deal on Saturday but might not be available against the Foxes. New Owls boss Henrik Pedersen said: 'People in the club are trying to find out the situation. Right now I don't know. 'It's a strange situation, I hope we can get clarity very soon so we know more before the training session on Friday.' Advertisement READ MORE SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY JUDGEMENT DAY Sheffield Wednesday fans to BOYCOTT home opener after club's latest sanctions Pedersen, 47, stepped up from assistant after German manager Danny Rohl left by mutual consent last month. He also said he had no indication that any of the 15 senior players left were not intending to play on Sunday. They cancelled a pre-season friendly against Burnley last weekend. It is understood full-back Max Lowe handed in his notice last week. Advertisement CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 3 Bannan has made almost 450 appearances for the Owls since joining in 2015, and has since become the sides' captain Credit: Alamy Pedersen praised the the club's staff after a chaotic summer. The Dane added: 'The last two days' sessions we have had fantastic energy in the group. I have to say I have big, big respect for our players and how they have handled the situation. Advertisement Sheffield Wednesday fans show voice their views on the crisis at the club 'It's difficult, and there are a lot of mornings that they are coming, and there are different energy levels for individuals. 'But how they have handled it as a group and how my staff have supported them... 'We have had a lot of good sessions — it has impressed me. 'It's a tough situation, but the players do a great job.'
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Crisis club Sheffield Wednesday have no idea whether their captain is allowed to play in Championship opener
The Owls' new boss had a message to staff and players who have fought through the summer chaos Wed notice Crisis club Sheffield Wednesday have no idea whether their captain is allowed to play in Championship opener Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY do not know whether captain Barry Bannan will be able to play in their Championship opener at Leicester on Sunday. The crisis club are under a number of registration embargoes after players and staff were paid late in May, June and July — and on Wednesday the EFL urged owner Dejphon Chansiri to sell. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Barry Bannan is in registration limbo after signing a new deal with Sheffield Wednesday Credit: Getty 3 Wednesday are under registration embargoes as a result of financial troubles at the club, and owner Dejphon Chansiri has been urged by the EFL to sell the club Credit: Getty Play Dream Team now! Play The Sun Dream Team ahead of the 2025/26 season Free to play Over £100,000 in total prize money Play in Mini Leagues against your mates Submit a team for Gameweek 1 to enter £5,000 prize draw Play via Dream Team's app or website today! Midfielder Bannan, 35, who joined the club in 2015, was out of contract at the end of June. He signed a new deal on Saturday but might not be available against the Foxes. New Owls boss Henrik Pedersen said: 'People in the club are trying to find out the situation. Right now I don't know. 'It's a strange situation, I hope we can get clarity very soon so we know more before the training session on Friday.' READ MORE SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY JUDGEMENT DAY Sheffield Wednesday fans to BOYCOTT home opener after club's latest sanctions Pedersen, 47, stepped up from assistant after German manager Danny Rohl left by mutual consent last month. He also said he had no indication that any of the 15 senior players left were not intending to play on Sunday. They cancelled a pre-season friendly against Burnley last weekend. It is understood full-back Max Lowe handed in his notice last week. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 3 Bannan has made almost 450 appearances for the Owls since joining in 2015, and has since become the sides' captain Credit: Alamy Pedersen praised the the club's staff after a chaotic summer. The Dane added: 'The last two days' sessions we have had fantastic energy in the group. I have to say I have big, big respect for our players and how they have handled the situation. Sheffield Wednesday fans show voice their views on the crisis at the club 'It's difficult, and there are a lot of mornings that they are coming, and there are different energy levels for individuals. 'But how they have handled it as a group and how my staff have supported them... 'We have had a lot of good sessions — it has impressed me. 'It's a tough situation, but the players do a great job.'
The Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Crisis club Sheffield Wednesday have no idea whether their captain is allowed to play in Championship opener
SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY do not know whether captain Barry Bannan will be able to play in their Championship opener at Leicester on Sunday. The crisis club are under a number of registration embargoes after players and staff were paid late in May, June and July — and on Wednesday the EFL urged owner Dejphon Chansiri to sell. 3 Midfielder Bannan, 35, who joined the club in 2015, was out of contract at the end of June. He signed a new deal on Saturday but might not be available against the Foxes. New Owls boss Henrik Pedersen said: 'People in the club are trying to find out the situation. Right now I don't know. 'It's a strange situation, I hope we can get clarity very soon so we know more before the training session on Friday.' Pedersen, 47, stepped up from assistant after German manager Danny Rohl left by mutual consent last month. He also said he had no indication that any of the 15 senior players left were not intending to play on Sunday. They cancelled a pre-season friendly against Burnley last weekend. It is understood full-back Max Lowe handed in his notice last week. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 3 Pedersen praised the the club's staff after a chaotic summer. The Dane added: 'The last two days' sessions we have had fantastic energy in the group. I have to say I have big, big respect for our players and how they have handled the situation. 'It's difficult, and there are a lot of mornings that they are coming, and there are different energy levels for individuals. 'But how they have handled it as a group and how my staff have supported them... 'We have had a lot of good sessions — it has impressed me. 'It's a tough situation, but the players do a great job.'
BBC News
5 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Sheff Wed boss unsure on Bannan availability
New Sheffield Wednesday boss Henrik Pedersen has said they do not know whether captain Barry Bannan will be able to play in their season opener at Leicester on Championship club are under a number of registration embargoes at the moment after players and staff were paid late in May, June and July, and on Wednesday the EFL urged owner Dejphon Chansiri to midfielder Bannan, 35, who has been with the club for 10 years, was out of contract at the end of June and signed a new deal on Saturday."Right now people in the club are trying to find out the situation. Right now I don't know," he told BBC Radio Sheffield."It's a strange situation, but I hope we can get clarity very soon so we know more before the training session on Friday."Pedersen, who stepped up from assistant after Danny Rohl left by mutual consent last month, also said he had not had any indication that any of the 15 senior players left were not intending to play on is understood defender Max Lowe handed in his notice last Dane praised the attitude of all of the club's staff after what has been a chaotic summer."The last two days' sessions we have had fantastic energy in the group. I have to say I have big, big respect for our players and how they have handled the situation," he said."Of course it's difficult, and there are a lot of mornings that they are coming, and there are different energy levels for individuals, but again, how they have handled it as a group and how my staff have supported them, so we have had a lot of good sessions, has impressed me."Yes, it's a tough situation, but the players do a great job." Pedersen's heart at Hillsborough Despite the numerous difficulties facing the club, Pedersen said he had "no doubt" about taking over at has previously had spells managing in his homeland as well as Norway and Germany."I think for all coaches and managers in the world, England is something special, and it's also something special for me."English football was the first I could watch on the television in the mid-80s. England has always been the most viewed football in Denmark."For me it has always been a big dream to take over a job in England."I had some good options, but I said to my wife that there were good projects and options, but you know where my heart is. When they asked me, there was no doubt."He added: "I've been a part of this club now for nearly two years, and since I arrived here, I have really, really enjoyed the journey."To come in the stadium and meet people in the city... It's a fantastic club, and my family love it here." 'I can not say where we will end' Pedersen said he has a "very professional" relationship with the club's under-fire owner, Dejphon Chansiri, who he says is working to resolve the issues facing the club "as quick as possible".The 47-year-old is working alongside the club's academy staff after the majority of the coaching team left with Rohl but is hopeful he will be able to bring more coaches in said that at present, a lot of his job is "on the human side"."We are trying to make the same standard that we would normally do. If we are 14 [players] or 20, we still need to be top fit before we can play a Championship game,""I think the most important thing is to have a healthy atmosphere around the team. A strong culture to focus on where we can influence. It's difficult in the period, but the boys are doing really well."It's important to feel the players and know, 'Oh, it's too much right now', and speak to the human behind the player. I think generally they're doing really, really well."We know if you are happy, you can do more. So the first thing is to have a good culture around the team, both besides the pitch and on the pitch. If this is good, then we can do more and expect more."With the possibility the club could yet be given a points deduction at some point this campaign, they have been made favourites to be relegated back to League said it was "not fair" to say where the team would end this season at the moment, and all his energy was going into preparing the team for the trip to relegated Leicester."I cannot say where we will end, but what I can say is from when I get up in the morning until I go to bed, I do all I can with my staff and the players to do the best possible job for Sheffield Wednesday," he concluded.
