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Scotsman
29-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Former Hearts favourite departs Sheffield Wednesday after five year stint to sign for League Two side
Former Hearts fan-favourite Callum Paterson has left English Championship side Sheffield Wednesday after five years with the club to sign for League Two MK Dons. Sign up to our Hearts newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The Scotland international has joined MK Dons after making 186 appearances for the Owls and scoring 31 goals before his contract expired at the end of the season. There was hope that, despite the ongoing financial issues at the Championship club, Paterson could still re-sign with Wednesday after being spotted in pre-season training with his former squad. But the 30-year-old is now set for a move to MK Dons and he told the club's website: 'I met the manager a couple of weeks ago, he shared his plans with me, and he had some great ideas, and I wanted to be a part of it," he told the club website. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "He's got a clear plan and he's a really approachable guy, it makes the difference when you can speak to the manager and he tells you exactly what he wants." The man who came through the youth ranks at Hearts played 137 times for The Jambos' first team between 2012 and 2017 before leaving for Cardiff City, where he achieved Premier League promotion. Paterson's new boss, Paul Warne, said: 'He's a player who's always been a thorn in my side when I've managed teams against him. He's played in numerous positions and can slot in across the front line. He's good in the air, works really hard for the team, and he's a winner, which is what we want at this football club." Paterson's message for the Wednesday fans Paterson posted a heartfelt goodbye message on Instagram after leaving the South Yorkshire club, where he was popular for his high work ethic and contribution to the League One play-off winning side in 2023. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He said: 'Sadly, my time at Sheffield Wednesday has come to an end. I've loved every second of playing for this massive club and made so many memories that I'll never forget, especially in the promotion season. 186 times I was privileged enough to wear the badge and it was always an honour to pull on that shirt whenever I got the opportunity. 'I would just like to thank all of the fans for making me feel at home in Sheffield for the last five seasons. Thank you to all of the backroom staff, the physios, the coaching staff and everyone else in between. You have all been amazing with me and I'll forever appreciate it. 'I've made some amazing friends for life at the club and in the city itself. Sheffield will always hold a special part in my life with my daughter being born here. I wish everyone at SWFC all the best for the upcoming season and for the future beyond that. Excited to start a new chapter. WAWAW. Pato.'
BBC News
29-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Rohl exits amid Wednesday's summer of turmoil
After a summer of turmoil at Sheffield Wednesday with unpaid wages, embargoes, takeover rumours and a lack of clarity on the future, now the Owls are changing Rohl's tenure, which included a Championship 'great escape' before progression last season, ends two weeks before the start of the new believed the German had been focusing on plans for the first game of the season against Leicester. However, a difficult last few months, which at times appeared to create an unsustainable situation, has now led to an agreement being reached to part had conducted individual meetings with players in an attempt to build bridges and create a fresh start. It's thought the players responded to this, with a productive last fortnight at Middlewood had two recent training games where they defeated York City and Mansfield Town - scoring five times without conceding a departure follows the news on Monday night that Callum Paterson was leaving for League Two MK Owls are left with a threadbare squad and those remaining will be keeping an eye on pay-day this week, after not receiving their wages on time for May and squad is very small and the club remains under embargo, limiting what can be done to add constant chatter on the grapevine about the state of play regarding a takeover, with nobody able to predict whether one is likely or not, even with interested buyers out could also soon learn the outcome of EFL charges made against the club and owner Dejphon Chansiri.
BBC News
28-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
MK Dons sign experienced forward Paterson
Milton Keynes Dons have signed former Sheffield Wednesday forward Callum Paterson on an undisclosed 30-year-old played 186 times in a five-year spell for the Owls, scoring 31 goals, before leaving the Championship club at the end of last helped Wednesday win promotion to the second tier via the League One play-offs in 2023."I met the manager a couple of weeks ago, he shared his plans with me, and he had some great ideas, and I wanted to be a part of it," he told the club website, external."He's got a clear plan and he's a really approachable guy, it makes the difference when you can speak to the manager and he tells you exactly what he wants."The Scotland international started his career at Hearts and went on to score 21 times in 106 appearances for Cardiff City before moving to Hillsborough in 2020."He's a player who's always been a thorn in my side when I've managed teams against him," said MK Dons boss Paul Warne."He's played in numerous positions and can slot in across the front line. He's good in the air, works really hard for the team, and he's a winner, which is what we want at this football club."
Scotsman
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Sheffield Wednesday hold talks with former Hearts star over contract amid crisis
The star formerly of Hearts has interest from a side currently embroiled in turmoil Sign up to our Hearts newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Sheffield Wednesday are said to be keen on striking a deal with one favourite of the Hearts support. The Owls are in the English Championship but their summer has been plagued by off the field issues. Controversial owner Dejphon Chansiri has found himself being criticised on several fronts amid financial instability which has resulted in late payments to players and HMRC. Sheffield Wednesday were then slapped with a registration embargo due to financial irregularities and their debts. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad They were also banned from signing new players for a transfer fee for the next three windows until January 2027 and talk of takeovers have failed to come to fruition. That has them turning to youngsters or stars who featured last season, one of which is former Hearts man Callum Paterson. Sheffield Wednesday future update on former Hearts ace According to The Star, the versatile player is keen on staying at Sheffield Wednesday but had rejected their initial offer amid the ongoing crisis. Talks are now kicking off again in the hope of coming to a resolution. Patterson has played 186 times for the Owls with 31 goals and 15 assists across a number of positions since joining from Cardiff City in 2020. Reporting states: 'Sheffield Wednesday are believed to have had conversations in an attempt to get Callum Paterson back in the building at S6. The Scot had rejected an initial contract offer at Wednesday and, after no further contact was made, had decided to continue assessing his numerous options elsewhere, with the 30-year-old having interest from England in both the Championship and League One, as well as overseas. 'Paterson, who became a very popular figure during his time with the Owls, hasn't been training with the club since then after they made no attempt to continue negotiations, but it's now understood that they're keen to open up discussions once again – if they can get their embargo, and wage cap that comes with it, lifted. It's always been of the understanding that 'Pato' was eager to stay with the Owls, with the versatile former Cardiff City man having spoken publicly about how much he's loved his time at Hillsborough, and the recent events surrounding the club may give him a chance to make that possible.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What Callum Paterson has said about Hearts Paterson started his career at Hearts, playing 162 times with 39 goals and 31 assists while endearing himself to the maroon faithful before joining Cardiff City. Speaking in 2023 about the Jambos when interest in bringing him back to Gorgie from Sheffield Wednesday emerged as a possibility, the star capped 17 times by Scotland said: 'Hearts were in for me and it was pretty well-documented. But it wasn't meant to be and that was that. 'I'm interested in anything and as long as someone has a respectful opinion then I'll treat it with respect. It's a club that I'll always have close to my heart. They gave me my debut and I played so many games for them but it just wasn't to be at the time but hopefully in the future at some point, maybe.'
The Sun
01-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Sheffield Wednesday crisis deepens as players free to RESIGN, club legend leaves and staff going MONTHS without pay
CLUB legend Barry Bannan has left Sheffield Wednesday with the Owls plunged into crisis. The midfielder's contract expired on June 30, bringing an end to his ten-year stint at Hillsborough. 3 3 3 Many more could follow him out of the exit door with Wednesday players able to hand in a 15-day notice period. That is because the senior team have not been paid for a second month in a row, according to The Guardian. Players will be able to terminate their contracts in 15 days time if they are not paid the money they are owed. Manager Danny Rohl is also in discussions over his exit, with the German failing to show up for pre-season. It is understood Under-21s players have received their June salaries, with the club offering an apology to first-team players who still have not been paid. The club has pledged to pay them in full but did not specify when this would be. Even if the players are paid within the 15-day period, the club could still face EFL sanctions. The EFL could refer Wednesday to an independent commission and possible punishments include a transfer embargo, fine and points deduction. Players have returned for pre-season training, which is being overseen by U21 boss Andy Holdsworth. Rohl's staff are also out of contract and are expected to leave. Abandoned EFL stadium left to rot with pitch covered in weeds just five years after hosting final match Another club legend Liam Palmer has also seen his contract expire, along with Callum Paterson, Nathaniel Chalobah, Svante Ingelsson and Akin Famewo. Fans have urged Wednesday boss Dejphon Chansiri and although he is open to a sale, offers from two US consortiums have been deemed insufficient.
