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Sheffield Wednesday fans all have same bittersweet reaction after Dejphon Chansiri pens ‘manipulative’ open letter

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Sheffield Wednesday have had a mostly positive season on the pitch but there have been issues away from the playing side that have impacted their progress.

Dejphon Chansiri paid the players and staff recently but there are still issues in the eyes of many neutrals and Owls fans. It has undermined some of the good work of Danny Rohl and his coaching team this season.

Position Team Played MP Won W Drawn D Lost L For GF Against GA Diff GD Points Pts
8 West BromWest Brom41 13 18 10 49 38 11 57
9 MillwallMillwall41 15 12 14 40 41 -1 57
10 WatfordWatford41 16 8 17 49 53 -4 56
11 NorwichNorwich42 13 14 15 63 58 5 53
12 BlackburnBlackburn41 15 8 18 44 45 -1 53
13 Sheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday41 14 11 16 56 63 -7 53
14 SwanseaSwansea41 14 9 18 44 51 -7 51
15 QPRQPR41 12 13 16 48 54 -6 49
16 PrestonPreston41 10 19 12 42 49 -7 49
17 PortsmouthPortsmouth41 12 9 20 48 64 -16 45

Pride is all Rohl’s side have to play for ahead of today’s clash with Oxford United. They are all but out of the play-off race with five games to go. However, the Sheffield Wednesday players will want to impress in case of a potential summer rebuild for the 2025/26 Championship season.

Sheffield Wednesday supporters believe ‘the end is nigh’ for Danny Rohl and Sky Sports pundits have shared their thoughts on his situation amid the uncertainty off the pitch. The situation is not a positive one, but Chansiri has since cleared some aspects up for supporters.

Sheffield Wednesday v Huddersfield Town - Sky Bet Championship Play Off Semi Final: Second Leg
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Dejphon Chansiri’s open letter is bittersweet to Sheffield Wednesday supporters

Chansiri has addressed the situation regarding paying the staff and players, as well as the reports highlighting a potential sale of the club. It’s a statement that will have mixed reception from Wednesday fans.

An open letter was penned by Chansiri on the club’s official website. The key parts of the statement read: “I begin by saying sorry for this recent situation. It was never my intention for this to happen, I have always done the best I can and I will continue to do this whilever I am the owner and chairman of Sheffield Wednesday.

“Some have said I am playing a game with this situation but I can say this is not true, there is no benefit for anyone to do this. If there is a problem, I will say and I will say why.  I accept and understand that in this situation, there will be criticism for me.

“It is true that the players were paid late and I am truly sorry for that. All back office staff were paid other than 10 senior people who were partly paid and this was resolved at the earliest possible time. There is a lot of speculation regarding the coach, our relationship and the future. I ask to you keep an open mind and repeat that anything that I do is in the best interests of Sheffield Wednesday.  

“I am still here for our club, for the future of all of us and please let me make my situation clear. I do not have the intention to sell, I love this club. But if today, tomorrow or another day in the future, if there is someone out there better, more suitable and has the potential to take care of our club, I am ready to pave the way for Sheffield Wednesday to move forward from a stronger position.

“I am happy to leave if Sheffield Wednesday is left in a better place. It is not just about the price, it is about the right individual or group to take our club forward. And if someone was to come forward, I can assure you I am happy to listen and happy to talk. 

“We have all seen speculation and stories that a consortium or individual is ready to come in and take over. But I can guarantee there have been no offers at all. There has been some interest but nothing at all substantial that has been followed through.

“This is the football business and I repeat if the right package is agreed, I will not be the one to stand in the way. But as long as I am here, as long as there is still an opportunity, I will fight for you, for everyone connected to the club we all love.”

Sheffield Wednesday supporters protest against team owner Dejphon Chansiri prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United FC and Sheffield Wednesday FC
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Sheffield Wednesday fans react angrily to Dejphon Chansiri

Numerous Wednesday fans have reacted to the statement with similar messages, one said: “DC, I’m sure you’re a good husband, great father and decent bloke. Sadly you’re a terrible football club owner and that’s why we want change. It’s not personal it’s business… Actively look to sell the club.”

Another added: “He’s feeling the pressure with these protests… keep it going now!! Enough is Enough.”

A further message said: “The message remains the same… Dejphon Chansiri. Get out of our club.”

While some were more simple with there reaction, including: “Just sell the club and go” and “Sell up and go.”