MP calls for meeting with Sheffield Wednesday owner over financial concerns
Gill Furniss MP wants to speak with the club's owner, amid concerns over it's finances
Last updated 31st Oct 2023
A South Yorkshire MP has called for a meeting with the owner of Sheffield Wednesday, saying news about it's finances are "concerning".
Gill Furniss posted on social media site X: "Very concerning news this morning about the financial position of Sheffield Wednesday.
"It is the responsibility of the owners to fix this, not fans.
"I will be seeking an urgent meeting with the Club to discuss this."
It follows an interview in the Sheffield Star, in which owner Dejphon Chansiri called on fans to raise £2 million in order to save the club from falling into a multi-window transfer ban.
The Owls chairman has also admitted players and staff at the Championship club may not get paid due to "cash-flow issues".
Chansiri said the outstanding HMRC debt has not yet been paid after the club were placed into a registration embargo by the EFL last week.
He reportedly told the Star: "If 20,000 people gave £100 then it's £2m, and it'd be clear - so we can finish it.
"That would cover everything, HMRC and the wages. That would need to be done before November 10 if they don't want to pass the 30 days, but that means that there can be no next time - if we were to hit 30 days then we'll get a ban for three windows.
"Why would I need to play a game? If I don't pay my staff and they get mad with me then my club is going to be worse. If the staff don't get money, they don't do their job and the club is worse off. Why would I take the risk to make problems for my people? That is my last choice to do.
"You do not understand how important this club is to me and my family. I have been here nine years and it is a part of my life."