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Daily Mirror
9 hours ago
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- Daily Mirror
Sheffield Wednesday and unpopular owner charged by EFL as statements issued
Sheffield Wednesday failed to pay the players their salaries on time in March due to what were described as 'cashflow' issues - and there were also problems with payments for May Sheffield Wednesday have been charged by the EFL for 'multiple breaches' relating to the club's payment obligations. In March, the Sky Bet Championship club failed to pay the players their salaries on time due to what were described as 'cashflow' issues. It has since been reported there were also problems with payments for May – which are also said to have included non-playing club staff and other employees. The EFL described the situation as 'clearly concerning', with the governing body 'considering all the options available'. On Tuesday, the EFL subsequently confirmed formal action had now been initiated. 'Sheffield Wednesday Football Club has been charged with multiple breaches of EFL Regulations relating to payment obligations,' a statement from the EFL read. 'The owner of Sheffield Wednesday, Dejphon Chansiri, has also been charged with causing the club to be in breach of EFL Regulations despite his commitment to fund the cash requirements of the club. 'All charges relate to both the Ultimate Beneficial Owner and the club failing to meet their obligations to pay players' wages on time and in full in March and May 2025. 'The club and Mr Chansiri have 14 days to respond to the charges.' Wednesday finished 12th in the Championship – and manager Danny Rohl has been linked with a move away during the summer. The club later issued a statement in which Chansiri offered his 'sincere apologies' to everyone who had been impacted, with a resolution sought 'at the earliest possible opportunity'. 'Sheffield Wednesday acknowledge the statement issued by the EFL on Tuesday afternoon,' a statement on the Owls' official website read. 'The club continue to seek a resolution regarding outstanding salaries due for the month of May at the earliest possible opportunity. 'Mr Chansiri sincerely apologises to all players, coaches and staff affected and everyone connected with the club. We will make no further comment at this time.'
Yahoo
10 hours ago
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- Yahoo
EFL charges Sheffield Wednesday over payment delays
Sheffield Wednesday have been charged by the English Football League with multiple breaches of its regulations relating to payment obligations. Owner Dejphon Chansiri has also been charged with "causing the club to be in breach of EFL Regulations despite his commitment to fund their cash requirements". The charges relate to the club failing to pay players' wages on time and in full in both March and May this year. The club and Chansiri have 14 days to respond to the charges. Wednesday said in a statement on the club website: "The club continue to seek a resolution regarding outstanding salaries due for the month of May at the earliest possible opportunity. "Mr Chansiri sincerely apologises to all players, coaches and staff affected and everyone connected with the club." Sheff Wed wage payments delayed again March's wages were eventually paid in full on 7 April, with the club saying it was a "temporary issue" due to debts owed to Chansiri, whose family control the Thai Union Group, the world's largest producer of canned tuna. The Thai businessman has been in charge of the Hillsborough side for 10 years and his tenure has been littered with financial issues. Wednesday were placed under a registration embargo in both 2023-24 and 24-25 seasons and were deducted six points in 20-21, a season where they were relegated from the second tier, for breaching spending rules. They finished 12th in the Championship last season in their second season back after winning promotion from League One.
The Guardian
10 hours ago
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- The Guardian
Norwich appoint Liam Manning from Bristol City as new head coach
Norwich City have appointed Liam Manning as their new head coach after the club triggered the release clause in his contract at Bristol City. Manning impressed after leading the Robins to the Championship playoffs for the first time in 17 years and Norwich quickly identified him as their No 1 target to succeed Johannes Hoff Thorup, who was sacked after a disappointing end to the season. Norwich, who were relegated from the Premier League in 2022, finished 13th last season Manning is understood to have been impressed by the ambition shown by the club's hierarchy following conversations with sporting director Ben Knapper. The 39-year-old is from Norfolk and played for Norwich's academy as a youngster before joining rivals Ipswich, where he took his first steps as a coach, working in their academy. Manning joined Bristol City in November 2023 after eight months at Oxford United. His first senior coaching job in England was at MK Dons after a spell in Belgium with Lommel, part of the City Football Group, and a four-year stint in charge of West Ham's Under-23s. Meanwhile, Sheffield Wednesday have been charged with multiple breaches of the English Football League's regulations after the late payment of wages in March and May. Wednesday's owner, Dejphon Chansiri, has also been charged with causing the club to be in breach of the league's rules. Wednesday also face losing their manager with Danny Rohl of serious interest to Bundesliga clubs. He is thought to have admirers at Leicester City. Sign up to Football Daily Kick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football after newsletter promotion A Wednesday statement read: 'The club continue to seek a resolution regarding outstanding salaries due for the month of May at the earliest possible opportunity. Mr Chansiri sincerely apologises to all players, coaches and staff affected and everyone connected with the club.'
BBC News
11 hours ago
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- BBC News
EFL charges Sheffield Wednesday over payment delays
Sheffield Wednesday have been charged by the English Football League with multiple breaches of its regulations relating to payment Dejphon Chansiri has also been charged with "causing the club to be in breach of EFL Regulations despite his commitment to fund their cash requirements".The charges relate to the club failing to pay players' wages on time and in full in both March and May this club and Chansiri have 14 days to respond to the charges.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Former Premier League giants ‘fail to pay wages on time for second time in three months' as fans blast ‘worst run club'
FORMER Premier League side Sheffield Wednesday have failed to pay players and staff for the second time in three months, according to reports. The Owls have recently experienced chaos in the club hierarchy under owner Dejphon Chansiri, whose family control canned tuna producer Thai Union Group. 1 Sheffield Wednesday have reportedly failed to pay staff and players Credit: Getty And the Championship outfit are now at risk of a three transfer window embargo. The latest round of payments had been due to go out on Friday. However, players, coaching staff and also general club staff have been hit by a lack of wages being paid out. According to the READ MORE IN FOOTBALL A letter sent to players and staff allegedly told them they would not be receiving payment until at least Monday. If everyone at the club is not paid in full by the end of next week then a sanction from the EFL will be forthcoming as they sit on the brink of a 30-day default. That would see them banned from signing players. The letter sent to club staff says: "We anticipate outstanding payments will be made in full during the course of this Monday and sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused. Most read in Football "We understand that such delays create financial pressure and want to reassure our staff that the club is here to support you and ensure that no one suffers any financial hardship… "If you are facing any immediate financial difficulties as a result of this delay, please don't hesitate to contact your Line Manager or Department Head, who will aid the access of emergency funding we have in place." Former Championship club win promotion to National League as fans go wild after nightmare decade When the same issue occurred in March, payment was eventually made on April 7. The club is in the situation it is in due to debts owed to the owner, who has been at the club for a decade. Reacting to the news on social media, fans blasted the club as the "worst run club in football league". The team's Supporters Trust was also fuming in a statement, which read: "We are once again appalled to hear reports that employees of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club, have reportedly not been paid again. "If these reports are accurate, this is simply unacceptable. We demand that the club immediately provides a clear and transparent explanation of the situation. "Silence and ambiguity are no longer tolerable. "We reiterate our firm belief that Dejphon Chansiri must sell the club without further delay. "His continued ownership is proving catastrophic for Sheffield Wednesday and everyone connected with it." Protests against Chansiri have gathered pace in the last year as he seeks to sell the club. A second bid to buy the club was reportedly made by an American consortium recently. Wednesday finished 12th in the second tier this season under manager Danny Rohl. Despite being a founding member of the Premier League in 1992, they last appeared in the top flight in 2000.
