A dark cloud continues to hang over Sheffield Wednesday as the Owls can’t escape the myriad of problems created by Dejphon Chansiri.
Unpaid player wages, failed takeover bids, no new signings, player exits, and uncertainty surrounding the future of Danny Rohl have all contributed to their downfall this summer.
The supporters have been put through a wave of problems, and for Sheffield Wednesday to see light at the end of the tunnel, Dejphon Chansiri needs to pack his bags and leave.
The term ‘leave’ has been heavily associated with the Owls throughout the summer, as they’ve witnessed several of their players exit Hillsborough after not being paid.
Wednesday fans were hurt by Djeidi Gassama joining Rangers and Josh Windass completing his move to Wrexham, with more heartache set to follow.
Photo by Stu Forster/Getty ImagesAkin Famewo says goodbye to Sheffield Wednesday ahead of Hull City transfer
Although Sheffield Wednesday were boosted by Callum Paterson returning to training this week, they also discovered that Akin Famewo was closing in on a move to Hull City.
Famewo was one of several who saw his contract expire at the end of last month, and although he was offered fresh terms by the club, the centre-back has chosen to officially leave Hillsborough after three years.
The 26-year-old made 73 appearances for the Owls and was part of the Wednesday side that earned promotion via the play-offs in 2023.
Now, with the defender about to embark on his next chapter, he’s posted an emotional goodbye message to his former club on Instagram.
“I want to say a massive thank you to the staff, players and supporters,” Famewo wrote. “I’m proud to have represented the club over the last 3 years and have loved every minute of it. I wish you all nothing but the best in the future, it’s what the club deserves.
“Thank you for your support over the years it has been outstanding. I leave with fondness and gratitude. Thank you owls.”
Famewo becomes the latest in a long list of summer exits from S6, leaving Sheffield Wednesday’s squad thin on the ground.
How many senior players Sheffield Wednesday have left
Sheffield Wednesday fans were angry this week after finding out their friendly against Mansfield on Saturday is being played behind closed doors.
Although the club are in dire straits, the fans still wanted to see their players in action, with youngsters now expected to shine at Sheffield Wednesday.
There will be an onus on those from the academy to step into the first team next season, as Wednesday only have nine senior players aged 21 and over training ahead of their clash against Mansfield.
They are: Liam Palmer, Dominic Iorfa, Max Lowe, Yan Valery, Nathaniel Chalobah, Svante Ingelsson, Olaf Kobacki, Jamal Lowe and Ike Ugbo.
Di’Shon Bernard remains at the club, but he is currently sidelined with an injury.