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Belfast Telegraph
2 days ago
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Pierce Charles looking for home comforts with NI and consistency at club level
Charles came on at the beginning of the second half in the 2-1 friendly loss in Copenhagen for the injured Conor Hazard and made a number of fine saves as the Danes piled on the pressure. There is every chance the 19-year-old could return to the starting line-up for the game versus Iceland, the last before the World Cup qualifiers kick-off in September, and, if so, he will aim to continue his unbeaten record at Windsor Park which reads three games, two wins, one draw and two clean sheets. 'That makes me so proud, especially to do it back in Northern Ireland,' Charles told the Belfast Telegraph. 'There's nothing better really, and hopefully we will continue our good form at home on Tuesday. 'I'm really looking forward to it and being back in front of the Windsor crowd for one last time this season. I can't wait. I just want Tuesday to come now.' Reflecting on the friendly at Parken, won by Christian Eriksen's second half tap-in, Charles said there had been no plans in place to share the goalkeeping duties between himself and Hazard but that's how it turned out, with the Plymouth number one forced off at the break due to injury. 'I think Conor was feeling his knee a bit so at half-time we decided to swap it to help Conor and to save him,' said Charles, who made his senior international debut last year. 'I hope Conor's alright, but with him coming off I had to step up. It was a bit of a strange feeling coming on at half-time. You always have to be ready to play and I think that showed and I did some alright stuff. 'It's my job at the end of the day to stop the ball going into the back of the net. I couldn't let my team down. They had been playing 45 minutes longer than me so I wanted to keep concentrated and stay switched on. 'I was a bit disappointed not to be starting when you see the stadium and hear the atmosphere, but everything worked out and I got my chance. It was a really good experience, not just for me but all the other players as well.' Unlike Charles in the second half, Hazard didn't have a save to make in the opening 45 such was Northern Ireland's strong defensive shape and discipline and Denmark's lack of quality. Then came a well taken goal in injury time from Gustav Isaksen to equalise Pierre-Emile Højbjerg's early own goal. Watching from the bench, Owls ace Charles said: 'I was thinking we were doing well and I was hoping we would get into half-time 1-0 up. Obviously to concede just on half-time was a bit gutting and gave them momentum in the second half. 'I think we could have kept the ball better in parts. It's tough because quite a lot of our players have been off for a while now with the season ending quite early. It is good that we didn't fall behind and for it to go to three or four like the last game (which ended in a 5-1 win for Sweden). We kept it to a close scoreline.' Following matches against Switzerland and the Swedes in March, Charles took on the mantle of first choice goalkeeper at Sheffield Wednesday and performed well enough to keep the jersey until the end of the campaign. 'Coming off the back of the March camp, to go back and start in the League was a big confidence boost,' he explained. 'Looking forward to next season hopefully I can keep the spot.' Charles has the world at his talented feet which can ping passes around like a midfield conductor. He is also developing as an all round goalkeeper which has led to Tottenham, Aston Villa, Everton and Fulham being linked to the youngster, who started his career at Manchester City. Asked about the transfer speculation, Charles, who turns 20 in July, stated: 'I don't really pay any heed to it. If it comes round, it comes round. I'm so happy at Sheffield Wednesday right now. There's nothing that could make me leave at this point. I'm playing and I'm really happy there.'
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Sheffield Wednesday placed under transfer embargo by EFL as owner is accused of holding club ‘hostage'
SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY have been placed under a registration embargo for failure to pay wages on time. The Owls will be prevented from adding players to their squad for the 2025/26 Championship season due to multiple breaches of EFL regulations on payment obligations. Advertisement 3 Sheffield Wednesday players and staff have yet to be paid for May Credit: REX 3 The EFL have charged the Owls and owner Dejphon Chansiri with multiple breaches of regulations on payment obligations Credit: GETTY The club were charged this week after failing to pay both players and staff members their wages for May. The sanction has heaped yet more pressure on Owls owner Dejphon Chansiri, who has apologised profusely for the delayed wages, to sell the club. An American consortium is looking to buy the Yorkshire outfit but has had TWO PROPOSALS rejected by Thai tycoon Chansiri. Labour MP for Sheffield South East, Clive Betts, is leading the calls for Chansiri to sell, saying: "He must accept that he needs to sell Wednesday to prevent the complete collapse of the club. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL "We as fans deserve better. "It breaks my heart to see the club I have followed all my life being held hostage by an owner who clearly has no interest or care for us. "It is clear that Chansiri does not have the ability or resources to fund and invest in Sheffield Wednesday." Wednesday have vowed to pay players and staff as soon as possible. Advertisement Most read in Sport JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 3 Sheffield Wednesday fans have repeatedly protested Dejphon Chansiri's ownership Credit: Getty A club 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." Advertisement Former Premier League star, 39, sent off after 55 seconds for headbutting rival's BACK in EFL clash Chansiri's ten-year ownership of Wednesday has been filled with financial issues. The Yorkshire club were deducted six points in the 2021/21 season, in which they were relegated to League One, for breaching spending rules. And they were placed under registration embargoes in both the 2023/24 and 24/25 campaigns. Wednesday ended the 2024/25 Championship season in 12th place. Advertisement
BBC News
6 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
MP urges Sheffield Wednesday owner Chansiri to sell up
An MP has called on the owner of Sheffield Wednesday to sell up after the club was charged by the English Football League with multiple failures to meet its payment Betts, Labour MP for Sheffield South East, urged potential buyers for the Championship side to come forward, and accused current owner Dejphon Chansiri of holding the team "hostage".Betts, a life-long Owls fan, said: "He must accept that he needs to sell Wednesday to prevent the complete collapse of the club … we as fans deserve better."The club said it was aiming to pay staff and players their May wages at "the earliest possible opportunity", adding that Mr Chansiri "sincerely apologised" to those affected. It is the second time in recent months the club has failed to pay wages on well as charges brought against the club, Mr Chansiri has also been charged with "causing the club to be in breach of EFL Regulations despite his commitment to fund their cash requirements". Betts described the Thai businessman's behaviour as "appalling"."It breaks my heart to see the club I have followed all my life being held hostage by an owner who clearly has no interest or care for us," he said."It is clear that Chansiri does not have the ability or resources to fund and invest in Sheffield Wednesday."The MP has supported the proposed Football Governance Bill, which would form an independent regulator responsible for licensing clubs in the top five divisions and making sure their "custodians are suitable". Analysis: Rob Staton, BBC Radio Sheffield senior sports reporter Pressure is understandably and increasingly growing on Dejphon Chansiri to sell Sheffield have been many concerns raised during his time in charge at Hillsborough, but his inability to pay wages for a second time in three months, in particular to non-football staff members, has led to EFL charges and serious concerns over the short, medium and long-term future of the have been reports about the Owls owner approaching business associates to raise funds, there are also reports that rising academy star Caelan-Kole Cadamateri is set to be sold, presumably to aid Mr Chansiri's significant cash-flow issues.A US-based consortium has told BBC Sheffield this week that they've had two bids to buy the club season ended with unprecedented fan protests and the SWFC Supporters' Trust is hosting a fans forum on 11 June to enforce their message that 'Enough is Enough'.We don't know yet what the EFL charges will mean for both Dejphon Chansiri and Sheffield Wednesday as a whole – they have 14 days to respond – but currently, it's Mr Chansiri's football club and is solely in his hands, irrespective of who or how many people want him to and foremost though, the club's employees need their May wages, as Mr Chansiri's apology won't pay their bills. Responding to the charges on Tuesday, Sheffield Wednesday said: "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."Mr Chansiri has been in charge of the Hillsborough side for 10 years and his tenure has been littered with financial 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 finished 12th in the Championship last season in their second season back after winning promotion from League One. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
The Irish Sun
31-05-2025
- Business
- 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.
Scottish Sun
31-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Former Premier League giants ‘fail to pay wages on time for second time in three months' as fans blast ‘worst run club'
Scroll down to see the letter sent to club staff Chaos club Former Premier League giants 'fail to pay wages on time for second time in three months' as fans blast 'worst run club' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 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 Sheffield Star, this has affected staff by varying degrees, with some receiving full payments, others only receiving part of their payment and some getting nothing at all. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL CLIFFE EDGE Ratcliffe and Amorim 'on collision course for huge fall-out if Fernandes sold' 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. "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.
