Sheffield Wednesday: Delay on staff wages for second time in three months

BBC Radio Sheffield reporter Rob Staton

Sheffield Wednesday fans ended the season protesting against chairman Dejphon Chansiri in a way we haven’t seen from this fanbase in the past.

There was concern the last time wages were not paid on time – in March – that if it happened again within a certain timeframe, the club faced a potential transfer embargo. I suspect that can still be avoided, depending on the length of the delay.

However, it is clearly a big concern that on the final Friday of the month, wages have again not been paid on time.

It has been reported that a second bid to buy the club from an American consortium was made recently and the pressure will only grow on Chansiri given today’s news.

There’s so much uncertainty around Hillsborough. What is happening with manager Danny Rohl? What kind of plans are being made for next season? More importantly, though, how financially stable is this club? What is the future?

There simply aren’t any answers coming from the chairman.

Looking at what is being said online and speaking to supporters, many have had enough. They worry about the reputational damage of their club. They wonder if there’s a financially viable future. They look at the troubles at Reading recently and wonder if that could happen to them. It’s a worrying time and many want change.