It’s fair to say that Sheffield Wednesday aren’t in great shape right now, with their list of problems ever growing.
Dejphon Chansiri has been open to a sale, but any movement on that front appears to have stalled.
Under the Thai businessman, Sheffield Wednesday have been placed under multiple embargoes in the last couple of months, one of which has been lifted.
Amid financial problems and inability to pay wages on time, several first-team players have left for nothing, including Josh Windass and Michael Smith, who terminated their contracts.
Elsewhere, EFL Analysis has revealed that Danny Rohl is leaving after his position with the Owls became ‘untenable’.
Now, as well as manager, player and takeover issues, there is also a problem with Hillsborough Stadium.
Photo by Andrew Vaughan – CameraSport via Getty ImagesSheffield City Council warning over Hillsborough Stadium
After returning for the 2025 pre-season, Wednesday players have been forced to train elsewhere as their facilities were not ready.
Now, the Telegraph have reported on July 18 that the north stand of Hillsborough may be closed when the 2025/26 Championship season gets underway.
It’s added that the club have been warned the council will not be ‘in a position to approve the continuance of the existing general safety certificate’.
Joe Otten, chair of the environmental services and regulation policy committee at Sheffield City Council, confirmed a meeting with the club.
He said, as per BBC News: “As the certifying authority, we carry out our duties in working with organisations to make sure that they meet the requirements of the safety certificate that we issue to them.
“It’s vital for all of them to make sure that they provide a safe sports ground.”
Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty ImagesMore problems at Sheffield Wednesday could emerge
Sheffield Wednesday may have more problems to deal with on the player front as the weeks go on.
The Owls have already moved on a number of their top stars, either to help bring in money or because they have asked to terminate deals.
And Joe Crann is concerned that more players will leave Wednesday after Smith and Windass.
Amid the ongoing embargoes, it means the Yorkshire club will likely start 2025/26 with a small squad and most likely be in a relegation battle.