Sheffield Wednesday’s long-suffering supporters have once again been left frustrated after club owner Dejphon Chansiri responded to the Regulatory Body’s ultimatum through one of his intermediaries Nigel Weiss of New Avenue Projects Limited, insisting he is “working tirelessly” to bring investment into the club — while remaining “open to a sale if the right price comes.”
The statement, released late Tuesday night, reads:
“We appreciate the efforts of everyone in trying to bring stability to our dear club. Mr. Chansiri is working tirelessly to make sure he can bring investments in that can stabilise Sheffield Wednesday for the main time, while he is also open to a sale if the right price comes.
He will continue to work on bringing in investment as long as there is no right bid on the table to buy the club.”
The message, however, did little to calm the storm surrounding Hillsborough. Fans have erupted on social media platforms, accusing the Thai businessman of stalling and ignoring the urgency of the situation. Many believe his latest remarks are nothing more than another attempt to buy time, rather than a genuine step toward resolving the crisis.
One fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “We’ve heard this all before — ‘working on investments.’ Meanwhile, players and staff can’t even get paid on time!” Another added: “It’s heartbreaking what’s happening to this club. He’s talking about the right price while the club is falling apart.”
The fury comes just days after the Regulatory Body overseeing English football finances issued a stern public statement, demanding that Chansiri either settle all outstanding debts or sell the club before the new year. The body stated:
“We are forced to intervene and find a way to help Sheffield Wednesday Football Club. This is no longer just about football — it’s about the people who work tirelessly every day and have not been paid for reasons beyond their control. We have spoken directly to Mr. Chansiri to ensure every outstanding debt is settled immediately. If the club cannot be sustained thereafter, it must be sold before the new year.”
The intervention came after months of turmoil, including missed wage payments, unpaid staff, and growing uncertainty surrounding the club’s finances.
As if the situation couldn’t get worse, Andy Parslow, the club’s set-piece specialist coach who joined in September 2024, announced his resignation on LinkedIn. In an emotional post, he wrote:
“Yesterday, I made the difficult decision to terminate my contract at Sheffield Wednesday FC and will now be seeking an immediate return to employment. In the difficult circumstances that we have faced, I have tried to do the very best that I can for the club, but my family are and always will be my priority, and I have taken this decision with their best interests at the forefront.”
His departure adds to the growing list of staff members leaving amid what insiders describe as a “toxic and uncertain atmosphere” within the club.
As the saga continues, Sheffield Wednesday fans are left feeling helpless — torn between their love for the club and their anger toward an ownership that appears increasingly disconnected from reality.
With mounting financial pressure, staff resignations, and fan anger at boiling point, all eyes now turn to Dejphon Chansiri — and whether he will finally do what’s right for the future of this once-proud football institution.
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