Sheffield Wednesday

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Naz Premji
BBC Final Score reporter

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Henrik Pedersen is in charge of Sheffield Wednesday, who have had the heart ripped out of the squad - he has 12 senior players, a skeleton coaching team and an owner who it seems is reluctant to sell the football club.

Dejphon Chansiri has paid the August wages, which is a relief for all those staff both on and off the field who have had months of late payments and other problems.

Despite the troubles, Pedersen has produced a side that has shown grit, battle and determination in all of their four Championship games so far, while a much changed team of youngsters beat Bolton and Premier League Leeds United in the Carabao Cup.

The way he has galvanised a team that has experienced heads like Barry Bannan, Liam Palmer and Jamal Lowe with a set of young under-21s and in some cases under-18s players is a real credit to him and shows that indeed in times of trouble there can be that siege mentality.

After a dramatic comeback at Wrexham last Saturday saw them get off the mark, and buoyed by the EFL Cup win over Leeds, Henrik Pedersen's Sheffield Wednesday will be looking to secure their first win of the Championship season as they host Swansea City team on Saturday (15:00 BST).

The Swans are unbeaten since an opening day defeat to Middlesbrough, with Alan Sheehan's side picking up four points from their two league games since.

• Sheffield Wednesday have won just one of their past eight league games against Swansea City (D4 L3), though that sole victory did come in their last meeting with the Swans in February (1-0).

• Swansea City are unbeaten across their past four away league games against Sheffield Wednesday (W1 D3), their longest ever run at Hillsborough.

• Sheffield Wednesday have failed to win any of their past five home league games against Welsh opposition (D3 L2), their longest run at Hillsborough against teams from the country.

• Swansea's opening three Championship matches this season have seen themselves (2.12) and their opponents (1.33) combine to create chances worth just 3.45 xG in total, the lowest tally in the competition.

• Sheffield Wednesday's Barry Bannan has created 10 chances and has played 36 passes into the opposition's penalty area so far in the Championship this season – both the most of any player in the competition.

James Silverwood from the Sheffield Wednesday Supporters' Trust says they are looking for potential investors to purchase the club outright from Dejphon Chansiri or invest some funds into the club.

He also said that they have looked at a subscription service in case of the club going into administration and want to give the fans a chance to invest.

"In the scenario of administration there has to be a fan investment opportunity on the table and a fan takeover on the table to stop another bad owner coming in," Silverwood told BBC Radio Sheffield.

"The reality in Championship football is that fan owned clubs are not a realistic proposition.

"What we're trying to do now is raise a sum of capital to allow us to help a consortium, the right consortium take charge of the club."

Listen to the full interview and more on BBC Sounds.

Sheffield Wednesday boss Henrik Pedersen has confirmed that everyone at the club will be paid for August and says that everyone is happy.

Pedersen adds that the club is working with the EFL and that he has told the players that they will be receiving their salary for the month but has had no new information on whether there will be any new additions before deadline day.

Wednesday host Swansea City on Saturday (15:00 BST) with another protest planned by the fans that could disrupt the game.

"I understand the protests, as long as it has no influence on the game, I understand," he told BBC Radio Sheffield.

"I have a big respect for Swansea, they have a good manager with a clear style of play, it's a team who are very clear offensively, I'm looking forward to this test.

"I think we have some good weeks behind us, there were some really good things in the games this week."

Listen to the full interview and more on BBC Sounds.

Wrexham striker Ollie Palmer, 33, is wanted by Sheffield Wednesday, with Bristol Rovers, Crawley, Cambridge United and Salford also interested in his services. (Football League World), external

Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Wednesday's gossip column here.

Steven Wyeth
Final Score reporter

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In a crisis leadership is vital. And, despite their chronic off-field issues, Sheffield Wednesday have a figurehead.

Captain Barry Bannan's decision to remain with the Owls this summer was admirable, the "offers from elsewhere" must have been extremely tempting considering the uncertainty and stretched resources at Hillsborough.

Judging by Saturday's 2-2 draw at Wrexham, he's setting a talismanic example on the field too.

Bannan was the outstanding player on both sides, first to every loose ball and necessary challenge, and at the heart of every Wednesday attack until his endeavours and cramp took their toll in stoppage time.

It was a contribution exemplified by a perfectly timed arrival in the penalty area to score the goal that began the Wednesday fightback.

After a turbulent pre-season with a threadbare squad, the 35-year-old can be forgiven for his slightly premature departure - but Wednesday must hope he is fit to contribute as much and as often as possible to overcome the club's potentially crippling adversity.

Rob Staton
BBC Radio Sheffield reporter

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I don't think Dejphon Chansiri wants to sell Sheffield Wednesday.

Numerous people have voiced this opinion privately over the past few months, even amid talk of suitors and offers.

You never quite knew what to believe at the time but all the evidence is now pointing to a chairman who isn't planning to depart.

Short of an offer well above the actual valuation of the club, I don't think he's going anywhere.

This will be an interesting week. If everyone is paid on time for August, it will suggest the owner has the funds to keep going at least on a short-term basis. Match day revenue, for example, will be a source of income.

Whilst Chansiri can keep things ticking along, there's a good chance he'll crack on.

This is despite growing protests by away supporters, backed by fans of Leicester City and Wrexham in a poignant show of solidarity.

This is despite the likelihood of a whopping points deduction that could make it nearly impossible to stay up, despite the heroic efforts of a threadbare squad.

This is despite supporter fears of no real future for the club under the status quo.

It's starting to feel like Chansiri will only depart by being removed. There's been chatter, including by EFL chairman Ricky Parry on the Today programme over the weekend, that the new football regulator could have the power to do this.

It's such an unknown though. The regulator will have Sheffield Wednesday in their sights now that Morecambe has been sold. What will they actually be able to do, though? That remains to be seen.

The Supporters' Trust have called for 'not a pound in the ground' to be spent by fans, plus their members voted in favour of boycotting the Carabao Cup game against Leeds United.

Are fans prepared to do this though? Fans on the BBC Radio Sheffield Football Heaven phone-in say they intend to carry on as usual, complaining that they feel like they're being told what to do.

The reason Sheffield Wednesday hasn't been sold is not down to a lack of interested buyers. The problem is an owner who appears unwilling to sell.

It's unclear what Chansiri's motives are at this point. If he's dissatisfied with the offers he is receiving, the value of the club is not going to grow in its current state.

There are barely any assets to purchase and the club is threatened by a future in League One after losing so much talent and having no ability to sign players.

Is he unable to sell? Some supporters are so unsure what his actual plan is they've started to speculate whether he just wants to watch everything crash and burn.

Chansiri could make it clear what his intentions actually are by communicating. Yet there's only been one statement all summer.

He hasn't done an interview with the BBC in years. Here's another request to end that run. Explain the situation in a broadcast interview.

Stop all the wondering and speculating by fronting up and speaking to the media. When a club has gone through such a chaotic last few months, doesn't an owner have to face the music, however uncomfortable that may be?

You can listen to the Today programme's segment on Sheffield Wednesday here.

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Sheffield Wednesday boss Henrik Pedersen said he was "very, very proud" of his side after they fought back from 2-0 down to earn their first Championship point of the season at Wrexham.

Two Kieffer Moore goals had put Wrexham in control, but second-half efforts from Barry Bannan and Bailey Cadamarteri secured the Owls a draw.

"After we conceded we struggled so we changed things and were able to put in a strong defensive performance and helped us to a great second half," said Pedersen.

"We had nearly 60% of possession in the second half and created a lot. I really think the boys showed what they are standing for.

"They were 2-0 down but they stayed together, the belief was there. How they expressed themselves in a difficult period and trust they showed, it was impressive.

"It showed our culture is strong and our players are ready to do everything for our club."

Listen to Henrik Pedersen's interview with BBC Radio Sheffield on BBC Sounds

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Can a new independent football regulator force the sale of a struggling club? That's what some Sheffield Wednesday fans are hoping.

The club have failed to pay wages on time for a third successive month and have been hit with several sanctions from the EFL.

The Today Programme spoke to former Home Secretary David Blunkett about the Owls' situation.

"For me it's like a Greek tragedy. I'm sad rather than angry. Going into administration would be a disaster," he said.

"I hope a sale is engineered before the regulator comes in. If they are in administration and the club is still under the existing ownership then the regulator will have to intervene."

As for the detail over how the regulator will work, Blunkett said it would only intervene if a club's survival is directly at risk rather than being used as a way of removing owners that might happen to be unpopular with a club's fanbase.

"It won't be able to interfere if a club is being run properly so this isn't about whether we are in favour of a particular person owning or running a club, this is about whether a club can survive at all," he added.

"If you're not paying wages and the club is on the edge of going into administration, that's what the regulator is all about."

You can listen to the Today Programme's segment on Sheffield Wednesday here.