Sheffield Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri is the subject of demands for clarity after the club was put under an EFL registration embargo for late payment of debts owed to HMRC.
The Thai billionaire, who thought he was being treated unfairly by some of the team’s supporters, refused to “put additional money” into the club, according to a statement he made last month. As of right now, it’s unclear what he means when he refers to “additional money” and which parts of the club he means.
Since making that announcement, Chansiri has hired German manager Danny Röhl and three other coaches. He has also parted ways with former manager Xisco and his coaching staff, presumably at the expense of compensation costs for the club.
However, the most recent development has raised serious doubts about his willingness to continue sponsoring Sheffield Wednesday. Chansiri has made numerous attempts to assume leadership of the club’s operations. The club did not release a statement on Friday night outlining the circumstances, and as far as The Star is aware, none is scheduled for release.
The Star has formally requested an interview with Chansiri along with a list of written questions we believe would offer supporters some clarity over where the club stands in terms of the embargo, the reasons behind the late payment and the future running of the club.
A statement released by the Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust in the hours after news broke of Wednesday having been placed under embargo demanded clarity on the situation. They say they are in communication with the EFL over the issue.
It read: “The Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust is deeply concerned about the latest news from the club and EFL. The club has been hit with an embargo due to outstanding debts owed to HMRC. Fans are understandably worried about the club’s future and demand an immediate explanation from the Chairman.
“We urge Dejphon Chansiri to address the situation and provide a clear plan to get the club out of financial trouble. These announcements are a constant source of distraction and are making it difficult for our new manager to turn the team’s results around.
“The Trust is in communication with the EFL to resolve these issues and ensure the future of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club. We now call upon all supporters’ groups and fans to come under one mission: to seek the truth from our Chairman.”
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