As Sheffield Wednesday entered administration and dropped to -6 points, the club’s Supporters Trust revealed it had been working on a “fan-led takeover proposal.” The plan was designed to ensure that “even in the worst-case scenario, the threat of liquidation will not be an option.”
The revelation came as owner Dejphon Chansiri finally ceded control, appointing Begbies Traynor as administrators. This move, while ousting the unpopular owner, triggered an automatic 12-point EFL penalty, leaving the Owls 15 points from safety and facing almost certain relegation.
The trust now expects “strong interest” from other buyers, as the administrator will market the club and Hillsborough stadium together. The trust blamed Chansiri’s “financial mismanagement” for the crisis, which includes $pounds{}$1 million in tax debts and months of unpaid wages.
Fans described the day as “bittersweet,” and manager Henrik Pedersen called it a necessary “fresh restart.” He acknowledged the “sad situation” but said he sees a “bright future” and believes his team can still “keep fighting” to survive.
With the “phase of resistance” against Chansiri over, the trust is now calling for a “phase of renewal.” Fans who boycotted the midweek game are being urged to return to Hillsborough to provide the “stability and income” the club desperately needs.