Sheffield Wednesday in sights of controversial owner who took EFL club to brink of COLLAPSE
Sheffield Wednesday in sights of controversial owner who took EFL club to brink of COLLAPSE
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Sponsored by. TALAL AL HAMMAD aims to make a comeback as a football owner - with Sheffield Wednesday firmly in his sights. The Bahraini had a disastrous spell at Wigan but now wants another shot in England. Al Hammad bought the Latics when they were in administration four years ago. But after a frantic period in charge, he took the club to the brink of collapse. However, the Arab is now keen to cooperate with unhappy Owls fan groups who are trying to oust controversial owner Dejphon Chansiri.
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Chansiri disappointed supporters with a quiet January transfer window as the Owls chase the Championship play-offs - only fanning resentment. But he wants big money for the club, so that may be beyond the reach of Al Hammad. Young German coach Danny Rohl has guided Wednesday to the cusp of the playoff spots. In a disastrous fan forum last month Chansiri admitted he hadn't spoken to Rohl since December.
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Wednesday, four-time league champions and three-time FA Cup winners, haven't been in the top flight in 25 years. BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS. The club were relegated from the Premier League in 2000. They have since bounced around between League One and the Championship, with Rohl saving them from the drop last season. Wednesday's last Championship playoff campaign was way back in 2017, when they lost in the semi-finals to Huddersfield Town.
![[Dejphon Chansiri, owner and chairman of Sheffield Wednesday.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/dejphon-chansiri-owner-chairman-sheffield-818218020.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Protests were held at the recent Yorkshire derby against Leeds by the 1867 Group against Chansiri's ownership. Club legend Chris Waddle begged the Thai businessman to sell up prior to kick-off at Elland Road. Waddle told ITV Sport: "Rohl has got great believe in his squad. "They work tirelessly and have overachieved this season in my eyes. "It's a great club. Great fan base, great history and I'd love somebody to buy them.".
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