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20:10, 12 Aug 2025
Owls fans protested against club owner Dejphon Chansiri at Leicester on Sunday. Now it is Hillsborough’s turn. (Image: PA Wire/PA Images)
Stoke City fans will be at the sharp end when Sheffield Wednesday Supporters’ Trust steps up protests against Owls owner Dejphon Chansiri during Saturday’s first Sky Bet Championship game of the season at Hillsborough.
The Potters are the first Championship team at Wednesday’s home ground this season and so will witness at first hand the anger of home supporter over the running of their club.
Wednesday fans have stepped up their calls for Chansiri to sell the cash-strapped Owls this summer after various embargoes were placed on them for tax debts, late payments to players and staff, plus money owed to rival clubs.
The Owls sold out their allocation for last Sunday’s opening game at Leicester, where fans delayed entry to their seats until five minutes after kick-off, while a plane trailing an anti-Chansiri banner over the stadium was chartered.
The Trust said: “Wednesday fans – and the wider football community – know our club is fighting for its survival under owner Dejphon Chansiri.
“After the incredible show of unity away at Leicester, it’s time to take a stand at home.”
On Saturday at Hillsborough, fans will take part in a “symbolic funeral procession” for the club and protesters who currently refuse to buy tickets and merchandise will gather in Hillsborough Park.
“This is about individual choice, in the ground or outside,” the Trust said. “We are all Wednesday. Please respect each other’s views, and let’s stick together in this fight.
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“The Trust is aware that supporters are organising a whistle protest. While this has not been arranged by the Trust, we recognise that many fans are feeling angry at this time, and we fully respect the right to protest provided it is done safely and within the law.
“If you choose to take part, please limit whistle use to the first five minutes of the game. This will ensure the protest is clearly seen and heard, while avoiding disruption – such as match abandonment – that could lead to the club being punished.”
The Trust added: “Whether you march, remain in the park, or protest in the stands – we are all part of the same fight.
“Together, we can show the nation that we will not let our club die.”
At least 2,000 Potters fans are expected to travel to South Yorkshire for the game, but not all of Hillsborough will be open.
Further compounding the challenges facing the crisis-hit club, Wednesday have been banned from using Hillsborough’s North Stand due to spectator safety concerns. Away supporters are usually seated in the ground’s West Stand.
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