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The Independent
5 minutes ago
- Business
- The Independent
The deepening crisis at Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday players refused to feature in a friendly match against Burnley after not receiving their July wages on time. The boycott occurred just hours after Henrik Pedersen was appointed as the club's new head coach, following Danny Rohl's departure. This marks the fourth instance in the last five months that the Championship club has delayed salary payments to its players and staff. Sheffield Wednesday is currently under an English Football League embargo for unpaid transfer fees and has a history of financial breaches and penalties dating back to 2017. Owner Dejphon Chansiri is under increasing pressure to sell the club, with growing concerns within the EFL about its financial stability and ability to fulfil upcoming fixtures.
Daily Mirror
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Ryan Reynolds handed 'brutal reality' over Wrexham's transfers as clear problem emerges
Wrexham's busy summer transfer window has sparked concern as they still need to offload players on big contracts, risking a bloated squad amid the EFL's 25-man rule Wrexham have been warned they could struggle to offload members of their bloated squad after signing six new players. The Red Dragons have had a busy summer after securing promotion from League One at the end of last season. Manager Phil Parkinson has brought in Plymouth striker Ryan Hardie, Leicester goalkeeper Danny Ward and Empoli defender Liberato Cacace as he gears up for life in the Championship. Bolton skipper George Thomason, Nottingham Forest midfielder Lewis O'Brien and Sheffield Wednesday forward Josh Windass have also arrived during the transfer window. The Welsh side are now in talks to recruit Ipswich forward Nathan Broadhead for a club-record fee of £7.5million, thanks to the financial backing of club owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Wrexham's transfer business has left many of their rivals, including Birmingham investor Tom Brady, looking nervously over their shoulders. However, they have now been told they could face a problem as they strive to move on players who are surplus to requirements, with many tied to lucrative long-term contracts. Under EFL rules, teams can register up to 25 players, including goalkeepers, while under-21s are exempt. Wrexham currently have 30 contracted senior players on their books. Former Wales striker Sam Vokes suggested they may find it challenging to trim those numbers after sounding a note of caution about the unintended consequences of their recent success, which has seen them achieve three consecutive promotions. Speaking on the BBC's Feast of Football podcast, the ex- Premier League player said: "It's unlike anything we've seen in football before with the meteoric rise they've had over the last three years. A lot of those players [who joined] in the National League and in League Two would have signed two or three-year deals. "Of course, Wrexham would have dreamt of getting to where they're getting to, but they probably didn't think they'd be keeping all of those players in the third year under a Championship contract. "Now those players aren't leaving anywhere, because even if they're League One or League Two players, they aren't getting that money anywhere else." There have been some exits at Wrexham this summer, with star striker Paul Mullin making a surprise move to Wigan on loan after being frozen out of the team during the second half of last season. Meanwhile, winger Luke Bolton has left for Mansfield, centre-back Will Boyle has joined Shrewsbury and goalkeeper Luke McNicholas has been snapped up by Forest Green, all on permanent deals. But Vokes' concerns were also echoed on the podcast by another former Wales international. Ex- Norwich striker Iwan Roberts said there was no incentive for players on high salaries to move on and potentially earn less elsewhere. "The brutal reality is that Wrexham were happy to give them those big contracts that they're on," he said. "Now, they may be surplus to requirements, and maybe the club thinks their future should be elsewhere. But there's no reason why the lads should walk away from the type of wages that they're earning at Wrexham." One player who could be set for a loan move away from the Racecourse Ground is left wing-back Jacob Mendy. The Gambia international only made four appearances in League One last season, with three of those coming off the bench. Speaking to the BBC about Mendy's future this week, Parkinson said: "Everybody knows the numbers situation is there. It's a 25-man squad, including the goalkeepers. I've just spoken to Jacob Mendy about that. We need Jacob to go and play this season for himself. "There's a few players in that category. I'm just mentioning Jacob because I've just been speaking to him. There's several clubs who want to take him on loan. One thing we've always tried to do is be fair to all the players because a lot of those lads have done so well for us." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Sign up to our newsletter! Wrexham is the Game is great new way to get top-class coverage Wrexham AFC is the arguably the fastest-growing club in the world at the moment thanks to a certain Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The Dragons have achieved two consecutive promotions and are cheered on by crowds from not only North Wales but also from all over the globe, thanks to the success of the Disney+ documentary 'Welcome to Wrexham'. 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Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Gossip: May set for Blues exit
Birmingham City forward Alfie May, 32, is set for a £1.2m move to Huddersfield, having been linked with the Terriers before his move to St Andrew's. (Football League World) Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Monday's gossip column here.
Glasgow Times
7 hours ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Concern within EFL over whether Sheffield Wednesday can play opening fixture
It is understood Wednesday players have refused to feature in a scheduled behind-closed-doors friendly against Burnley on Saturday after the club failed to pay their wages on time. The Owls are currently under an EFL embargo for unpaid transfer fees and owner Dejphon Chansiri is trying to sell the cash-strapped club. Sheffield Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri has been in talks to sell the club (Mike Egerton/PA) Wednesday appointed Henrik Pedersen as their new head coach on Thursday following the departure of Danny Rohl and, just hours later, Saturday's friendly was cancelled as players and coaching staff decided to boycott the match after not receiving July's monthly salary on time. Rohl left Hillsborough on Tuesday amid a chaotic summer which has seen the club placed under a number of embargoes because of financial issues. Players were paid late in May and June, while this is the fourth time in the last five months that salaries have been delayed. PA understands there is increasing concern within the EFL over the escalating crisis at the club and that extends to whether Wednesday will be able to fulfil their opening Championship fixture at Leicester on August 10. Thai businessman Chansiri completed his takeover from previous owner Milan Mandaric in January 2015 for a reported £30million and the club twice went close to promotion to the Premier League when losing out in the 2016 and 2017 play-offs. We are delighted to announce the appointment of Henrik Pedersen as our new manager. The Dane takes the S6 reins with immediate effect#swfc — Sheffield Wednesday (@swfc) July 31, 2025 Since then Wednesday have lurched from one financial crisis to another. They were first placed under an EFL embargo in 2017 over profitability and sustainability rules and were docked 12 points – reduced to six on appeal – at the start of the 2020-21 season for further financial breaches. The Owls were placed under embargo for late salary payments to players and staff in 2024, while a player registration embargo is also in place for unpaid transfer fees. New boss Pedersen admitted the club were in 'rough waters' following his appointment, with registration restrictions and the departure of several key players leaving him with a threadbare squad. Josh Windass joined Wrexham after his Wednesday contract was ended by mutual consent (Mike Egerton/PA) Djeidi Gassama and Anthony Musaba have been sold this summer to Rangers and Samsunspor respectively, while Josh Windass and Michael Smith had their contracts terminated by mutual consent to allow them to join Wrexham and Preston. The latest missed payments to players and staff heaps further pressure on Chansiri, who insists he is willing to sell the club for the right price. He recently revealed he had rejected one consortium's £40million bid, while talks with various other interested parties have stalled.
Daily Mirror
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Harry Redknapp's £5m mansion burgled by yobs with hammer as jewellery stolen
Harry Redknapp and wife Sandra were victims of a robbery at their £5m Dorset home (Image: Getty Images) Former Tottenham and QPR boss Harry Redknapp was the victim of a robbery after thieves broke into his family home in Dorset using sledgehammers and left with his wife Sandra's jewellery. Redknapp and Sandra, both 78, were not present in the £5million house when the gang entered by breaking down the front door, according to the Sun. The thieves are said to have made off with jewellery belonging to Sandra, plus "luxury items" after they surveyed the layout of the house on a property website. The house, located in the Sandbanks resort on the south coast, is currently up for sale, with the robbers possibly accessing key information about it on a Rightmove listing. It's claimed the criminals - all wearing masks - were caught on CCTV helping themselves to valuables in the property as a source said the robbery was "clearly organised". 'The raiders must have known the house was empty,' a source told the publication. 'They used lump hammers and a sledgehammer to smash the front door open. READ MORE: Alexander Isak swap proposed as mega Liverpool and Newcastle deal 'suits all parties' READ MORE: Jadon Sancho ready to HALVE wages in bid to finally seal Man Utd transfer exit 'They were caught on CCTV cameras breaking in and trying to ransack the property looking for valuables. It was clearly organised and they must have known the house was empty at the time.' A spokesman for Redknapp told The Sun: 'Harry doesn't want to make a fuss. There was no one in the house at the time and we don't want to comment on what was taken. It's a matter for the police.' The couple were not present in the house as crooks broke in using heavy hammers (Image: PA Wire/PA Images) Redknapp has not managed in elite football since a brief spell with Birmingham City in 2017. He started his coaching career with Bournemouth before spells with West Ham, Southampton and Tottenham - where he got the club into the Champions League and achieved two top four finishes. He also managed QPR for three seasons before his managerial career started to wind down, with the veteran boss saying he wanted to spend more time with his family and Sandra. Redknapp has been married to Sandra since 1968 and the pair had two children together - Mark and Jamie, who went on to become a successful football for Tottenham and Liverpool and is now a popular Sky Sports pundit. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL package Sky has slashed the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle ahead of the 2025/26 season, saving members £192 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more. Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games next season, an increase of up to 100 more.
