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BBC News
3 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
"Everything so far has been a good learning"
Henrik Pedersen believes his side's first three games of the campaign have been a good learning opportunity for his after the Owls' 3-0 home defeat to Stoke City - their second defeat from two Championship games this season - Pedersen told BBC Radio Sheffield: "It was a tough beginning, but we came back into the game well, were well organised, and had good intensity in our pressing."I thought we cold get something from the game at half-time, but we conceded again early after the break. We had more chances after that but then they got a third and that was too much."We had 15 shots and 10 on target so we showed we can have that intensity and compete, but we need more training time, so we can train how we want to play at the weekend."Everything so far has been a good learning for the boys. We are doing everything we can to get more players because we need a bigger squad, but we need more games at this level so that the players we do have can get used to playing with this intensity again."
Yahoo
11-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pedersen hopes Sheff Wed can add to squad this week
Sheffield Wednesday manager Henrik Pedersen expects to add reinforcements to his threadbare squad before Saturday's first league fixture at Hillsborough against Stoke City. The Owls lost their Championship opener against Leicester City on Sunday following a pre-season dominated by ongoing uncertainty over their ownership, finances and having to operate under a transfer embargo. But with the club settling outstanding debts last Friday, Pedersen has been given the green light to make much needed additions to a squad down the bare bones just one week in. "We have to hurry up but we also have to be a bit patient because we need the right players who can help us not only for three months or six months but can help us through the whole season," he told BBC Radio Sheffield. "We are doing all that we can in the background to be prepared to do something quickly. "I hope that we have maybe one or two players before the next league game because otherwise we will have only 12 senior players so I hope we can do something." Pedersen admitted Wednesday, who used 50 per cent of their Solidarity Payment from the Premier League to settle outstanding debts last Friday, have as many as 60 players in their sights. Experienced defensive duo Ben Mee and Liam Cooper and Manchester United academy products Harry Amass and Toby Collyer are thought to be of interest to the South Yorkshire club. Faes gives Leicester late win over troubled Sheff Wed 'Sell up, you plonker' - how Sheff Wed fans united against owner Why have authorities not stepped in over Sheff Wed and Morecambe crises? But with the club still under restrictions meaning they can not pay a transfer fee (including for a loan) until the end of the winter transfer window in the 2026-27 season, options remain limited. To compound the situation Pedersen will be without midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah against Stoke after he sustained a hamstring injury in the defeat at Leicester. Barry Bannan, who received a one match ban for his red card against Leicester City, will miss Wednesday's Carabao Cup first round tie at Bolton but is available for the visit of the Potters this weekend. Pedersen, who took over at the start of the month following Danny Rohl's departure by mutual consent, believes his over-stretched squad with six academy players on the bench, showed character at the King Power Stadium. "I think there were many people that did not have many expectations because they know it is a difficult situation. But they saw how the boys work together today also in difficult [circumstances]," he added. "This is the base for Sheffield Wednesday. We are a working team who stay together when it's difficult." Latest Sheffield Wednesday news, analysis and fan views Listen to Sheffield Wednesday content on BBC Sounds
The Guardian
11-08-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Faes fires late winner as Leicester sink Sheffield Wednesday amid protests
Martí Cifuentes has cleared his first hurdle as Leicester manager. A late header from his substitute Wout Faes completed a comeback victory but for much of a testing opening game against Henrik Pedersen's Sheffield Wednesday, who took a first-half lead amid fan protests against the club's ownership, that looked an unlikely outcome. There will be no illusions over how difficult an immediate return to the Premier League will be for Leicester. 'The Championship is a ruthless league,' said Cifuentes, who succeeded Ruud van Nistelrooy this summer. 'It was a good lesson for everyone to understand that we cannot take anything for granted.' For Wednesday, it was an achievement to even be here. Placed under a transfer embargo by the Football League because of late payments, they have only 15 senior first-teamers on the books. The players and staff were paid their outstanding July wages on Friday after solidarity payments from the Premier League came in. Pedersen stepped in to be head coach after the departure of Danny Röhl at the end of July and the Dane's tone at full-time here was largely positive. 'Very proud feeling from the performance,' he said. 'It's been some tough, tough weeks. To keep the discipline, to keep the motivation … it was a fantastic picture for how you can do this.' The sold-out away section was sparsely populated at kick-off, the vast majority of Wednesday supporters staying outside for the first five minutes in protest against the Thai owner, Dejphon Chansiri, who is yet to receive an offer for the club that matches his valuation. A banner reading 'SWFC for sale – enough is enough' was left on the empty seats. When Wednesday's fans arrived, Nathaniel Chalobah almost gave them something to cheer about straight away, chesting the ball down at a corner and sending a bobbling shot across goal that came off the foot of a post. The away end, so quiet for those first five minutes, erupted midway through the first half when Chalobah met Yan Valery's cut-back and had a low shot deflected into the roof of the net by Oliver Skipp. Chalobah and his teammates set off towards the far side of the stadium, where the noise – a mixture of joy and defiance, of pent-up frustration being let out – only grew as they approached. The celebrations were a picture. 'Our fans are a big, big inspiration for our players,' Pedersen said. 'The togetherness with the fans … of course they will go to the fans. They are so thankful for the support they are giving.' The discontent among the home supporters too was evident from the outset. Charged by the Premier League for breaches of profitability and sustainability rules in the 2023-24 campaign, Leicester are still waiting to find out if they will be handed a points deduction this season. Important members of the first team, including the goalkeeper Mads Hermansen, have been sold to raise funds. But will there be more outgoings at a club that are yet to spend any money in the transfer market? 'If I could predict the future, trust me, I would be much richer than what I am,' Cifuentes said. 'I don't know what's going to happen. It's clear it's a work in progress.' In terms of quality on the ball, Leicester were a cut above. Bilal El Khannouss, who impressed in the Premier League last season and who could still leave before the window shuts, was a constant threat. The introduction of Harry Winks at the break added control in midfield, where Wednesday were struggling to cope after Chalobah was withdrawn injured. Sign up to Football Daily Kick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football after newsletter promotion El Khannouss created the equaliser with a low free-kick that made its way through to Jannik Vestergaard, who had time to take a couple of touches before firing past Pierce Charles in the Wednesday goal. The momentum was then on Leicester's side, Stephy Mavididi almost giving them the lead when, after evading a couple of defenders, his shot was blocked at close quarters by Charles. Wednesday's task became even tougher when their 35-year-old captain, Barry Bannan, who has just signed a new contract after training with the team after his previous one expired in June, received a second yellow card for a rash follow‑through on Winks. An inspired Charles then kept out Patson Daka's header but, in the end, the visitors could hold out no longer. El Khannouss's corner was butted in by Faes to complete a turnaround that denied Wednesday a draw after their supporters had made their own point in the first five minutes.
CNET
10-08-2025
- Sport
- CNET
EFL Championship Soccer: Stream Leicester vs. Sheffield Wednesday Live From Anywhere
Leicester City kicks off its campaign for an immediate return to the Premier League on Sunday with this opening weekend EFL Championship clash against a Sheffield Wednesday team looking to put its off-the-field turmoil aside. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if the match isn't available where you are. Tasked with returning the Foxes back to the top tier is Spanish coach Martí Cifuentes, who took over as boss from Ruud van Nistelrooy in the summer following an impressive tenure at Queens Park Rangers last season. Meanwhile, Sheffield Wednesday manager Henrik Pedersen must navigate this fixture with as few as 15 senior players available amid an off the field financial crisis that has seen key players depart without replacements and the club's iconic Hillsborough North Stand closed amid safety concerns. Leicester City takes on Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday, Aug. 10, at the King Power Stadium, with kickoff set for 4:30 p.m. BST local time. That makes it a 11:30 a.m. ET or 8:30 a.m. PT start in the US and Canada, and a 1:30 a.m. AEST kickoff in Australia in the early hours of Monday. Despite Sheffield Wednesday's financial turmoil, club icon Barry Bannan has signed an extension to remain an Owls to watch Leicester vs. Sheffield Wednesday in the US without cable American soccer fans can stream this fixture on CBS Sports Network via Paramount Plus, which has exclusive live English-language broadcast rights in the US for the EFL Championship this season. How to watch the EFL Championship from anywhere with a VPN If you're traveling abroad and want to keep up with all the EFL Championship action while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming. It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds, and can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security. However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN usage to access region-specific content. If you're considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform's terms of service to ensure compliance. If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider's installation instructions, ensuring you're connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN usage is crucial. James Martin/CNET ExpressVPN Best VPN for streaming Price $13 per month, $100 for the first 15 months (then $117 per year) or $140 for the first 28 months (then $150 per year) Latest Tests No DNS leaks detected, 18% speed loss in 2025 tests Network 3,000 plus servers in 105 countries Jurisdiction British Virgin Islands ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. It's normally $13 a month, but if you sign up for an annual subscription for $100 you'll get three months free and save 49%. That's the equivalent of $6.67 a month. Note that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. 61% off with 2yr plan (+4 free months) See at ExpressVPN Livestream Leicester vs. Sheffield Wednesday in the UK This Championship fixture is exclusive to Sky Sports, showing on its Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League and UHD channels. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the game via its Sky Go app, but cord-cutters will want to set up a Now account and a Now Sports membership to stream the game. Livestream Leicester vs. Sheffield Wednesday in Canada If you want to stream the Championship live in Canada, you'll need to subscribe to DAZN Canada. The service has exclusive broadcast rights to the English Football League this season. DAZN DAZN Watch the Championship in Canada from CA$30 a month A DAZN subscription currently costs CA$30 a month or CA$200 a year and will also give you access to Champions League and Europa League soccer, Six Nations rugby and WTA tennis. As well as dedicated apps for iOS and Android, there's a wide range of support for set-top boxes and smart TVs. See at DAZN Livestream Leicester vs. Sheffield Wednesday in Australia Footy fans down under can watch select Championship matches on BeIn Sports, which holds the rights to show EFL games live in Australia. Unfortunately this match is not one of those selected by the network to be broadcast. That means that if you're in Australia traveling for pleasure or for work, you're unlikely to be able to watch the game like you normally would at home, thanks to geo-blocking. There's one option to get around this, however. By using a VPN, as explained above, you can set your location to a country where the match is being broadcast and go from there. Quick tips for streaming the playoffs using a VPN
The Irish Sun
09-08-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Sheffield Wednesday set for POINTS DEDUCTION as Championship crisis club beg stars not to tear up contracts
But one star is on the market for a colossal fee Wednesday woes 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 Sheffield Wednesday after facing a points deduction over the turmoil around Dejphon Chansiri Credit: Getty 3 SunSport can reveal the club have told players a new owner will be in place soon to try and prevent a walkout Credit: Alamy 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. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL TALE OF THE TAPE Inside Sheff Weds crisis with training 65 miles away and no sock tape 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. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 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 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW
