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Straits Times
a day ago
- Business
- Straits Times
Sheffield Wednesday charged by EFL over failure to pay wages on time
Sheffield Wednesday charged by EFL over failure to pay wages on time The English Football League (EFL) has charged Sheffield Wednesday with multiple breaches of regulations after the second-tier club failed to pay players' wages on time. The club had already been placed under registration embargoes in the last two seasons having received a six-point deduction during the 2020-21 season for breaching profit and sustainability rules. "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," the EFL said in a statement on Tuesday. "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." Thai businessman Chansiri, who took over Sheffield Wednesday in 2015, had acknowledged the charges and apologised to everyone connected with the club, the team said. "The club continue to seek a resolution regarding outstanding salaries due for the month of May at the earliest possible opportunity," it added. The club and Chansiri have 14 days to respond to the charges. Sheffield Wednesday finished 12th in the Championship in the recently-concluded season. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Students get chance of a lifetime to report live from Wembley Stadium
Eight Southampton Solent University students reported live from Wembley Stadium. The sports journalism students were given press box accreditation for the English Football League (EFL) 2025 League One and League Two play-off finals. The students, who were given the opportunity by a Solent University graduate now working for the EFL, watched on as Charlton and AFC Wimbledon gained promotion. They were tasked with producing web, TV, and social media content for their university outlet, Solent Sports News. Ed Groves beneath the Wembley arch (Image: Southampton Solent University) Third-year student Freddie Dorman said: "I had the best time ever and still can't get my head around it." Second-year student Ed Groves said: "It was the best experience ever and I felt like I learnt a lot. "The noise is something I could never have anticipated - the roar of the Wembley crowd took getting used to when writing the live blog. "However, I really enjoyed the adrenaline rush of providing quick updates as they happened." Freddie Dorman in the press box at Wembley (Image: Southampton Solent University) First-year student Harvey Gerring was a camera operator who also produced a behind-the-scenes video. He said: "It was wonderful to be surrounded by journalists and pundits, such as Jobi McAnuff, Mark McAdam, Geoff Shreeves, and Gary Taphouse. "Recording interviews with fans on Wembley Way whilst thousands of Wimbledon and Walsall fans headed towards the stadium was a unique experience that doesn't come around often." David Reilly, senior lecturer in sports journalism, said: "There are many experienced sports journalists who have never got to report on a live game at Wembley Stadium, so this is a huge experience for our students. "On the course, we make sure that they gain match-day experience, and enforce tight deadlines, but there is nothing like doing it for real on the biggest stage." The 2025 play-off weekend was officially the most successful ever, with 209,000 fans in attendance over three days. Graduates of Southampton Solent University's BA (Hons) Sports Journalism and MA Sports Broadcast Journalism are working in TV, radio, social media, and newspapers at Sky Sports, TNT Sport, BBC Sport, TalkSport, IMG, Premier League Productions, ESPN, Two Circles, Tottenham Hotspur, and Southampton FC, to name a few.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- 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.
ITV News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- ITV News
Oldham Athletic fans celebrate historic return to the Football League with homecoming party
Thousands of supporters poured into Boundary Park on Monday night to celebrate the club's dramatic return to the English Football League. Music, fireworks, a trophy parade, and plenty of emotion filled the air as the Latics marked the end of a long and difficult chapter in their history. Just 24 hours earlier, Oldham pulled off a stunning 3-2 win over Southend United at Wembley in the National League play-off final. They came from behind twice, equalising with a second-half penalty before clinching the win with two late goals in extra time. It was their first promotion in 34 years, and it sent more than 21,000 travelling fans into complete euphoria. For many, the Wembley trip was a throwback to 1994, the last time Oldham played at the national stadium in an FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United. But this win meant even more, a return to League Two after three years out of the EFL, and a full-circle moment after what fans have called "three dark decades" of decline. Monday's celebrations began with a civic reception at the town hall, before everyone made their way to Boundary Park. The stadium was packed, with a big screen in the Joe Royle Stand making sure no one missed out. Players, coaches, and club officials joined supporters on the pitch for speeches, cheers, and an emotional trophy lift. After falling out of the Football League in 2022, the first Premier League side to do so, many feared Oldham might never return. But under new owner Frank Rothwell, who took over that same year, the club has been rebuilt from the ground up. As fireworks lit up the night sky, it wasn't just about promotion. It was about pride, resilience, and a belief that Oldham Athletic is back where it belongs.
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
17 EFL stars Hearts, Hibs and SPFL clubs could sign for free this transfer window
English Football League clubs often provide a hotspot for Premiership teams to take talent from, with Oisin McEntee signing a pre-contract to join Hearts from Walsall. Last season, Hibs reaped great rewards from signing Jack Iredale and Nicky Cadden following EFL stints while Kieron Bowie fully proved his senior prowess at Northampton Town. So who could be next to join a Scottish side following time south of the border? Looking at 17 options who have recently been deemed as leaving on club retained lists, here are some of the stars that teams in the top flight may look at.
