Sheffield Wednesday’s turbulent season has taken yet another dramatic turn, as frustrated fans erupt over reports that club owner Dejphon Chansiri is “ignoring calls to sell up” amid the team’s ongoing crisis — both on and off the pitch.
The 2025–26 campaign, which many supporters had hoped would mark a new chapter, has instead descended into further turmoil. After conceding a heartbreaking 98th-minute equaliser against Birmingham City and then suffering a 5-0 thrashing at home to Coventry City, the Owls’ season continues to unravel, mirroring the chaos behind the scenes.
According to veteran journalist Alan Nixon, Chansiri has once again refused to engage with potential buyers, choosing instead to seek foreign investment to retain control of the club. The news has infuriated fans, many of whom believe a full sale is the only way to rescue Wednesday from financial collapse and restore stability at Hillsborough.
“Chansiri’s ignoring calls to sell,” Nixon reported, adding that the owner remains fixated on attracting outside investors. However, any proposed deal would need to be secured against club assets — a major obstacle, given that Hillsborough Stadium is owned separately by a company under Chansiri’s control. The club currently pays rent to that entity, creating legal and financial complications for any new investors.
Meanwhile, sources close to the club have revealed that Wednesday faces a looming tax bill, with the threat of HMRC initiating winding-up proceedings if payment cannot be made in full. Should this happen, administration may be the club’s only option — a move that would bring an automatic 10-point deduction on top of other potential EFL sanctions for financial mismanagement.
Fans have not held back their frustration, flooding social media with calls for immediate change. “He’s killing the club,” one supporter posted. “We can’t pay players, the team’s falling apart, and he’s still refusing to sell!” Another added, “If administration is what it takes to get rid of him, so be it.”
Manager Henrik Pedersen, meanwhile, continues to struggle with a thin squad, unpaid staff, and morale at an all-time low. With takeover talks stalled and the club teetering on the brink, many fear that Sheffield Wednesday’s proud history could soon face its darkest chapter yet.
Unless a miracle investor steps in or Chansiri finally agrees to sell, Hillsborough could soon become the epicentre of one of English football’s most devastating collapses.
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