Sheffield Wednesday players and staff paid early under administrators’ control

Sheffield Wednesday players and staff have received their wages a day early after administrators took control of the struggling club.

The Championship side’s financial problems caused delays in payments in five of the last seven months. But administrator Kris Wigfield has now broken that pattern by taking charge of the Owls.

Henrik Pedersen’s side lost 12 points after entering receivership, leaving them 16 points adrift of safety on minus six.

However, with supporters ending their boycott of the club — originally launched to protest against former owner Dejphon Chansiri — there are signs the team has started to turn a corner.

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Belief

A statement from the club said: “This marks a major step forward in stabilising the club’s operations and rebuilding trust both internally and with our sup

“We couldn’t have achieved this without the incredible backing of you Wednesdayites.

“Your return to Hillsborough, the surge in merchandise and ticket sales and your continued belief in the club have made this possible.”

The Sheffield Wednesday Supporters’ Trust also confirmed a commitment of £20,000 towards supporting the club.

Moreover, a crowdfunding campaign was launched to help get the Owls back on their feet.

Meanwhile, as of Thursday evening, supporters had raised more than £10,000 through the GoFundMe website.

Unity

A statement on the site from the Supporters’ Trust said: “Over the past week, the Sheffield Wednesday Supporters’ Trust has taken a major step toward supporting Sheffield Wednesday through this challenging administration period — in the most direct and constructive way possible.

“Following positive discussions with the club, the Trust has formally committed £20,000 ready for immediate transfer, to support Sheffield Wednesday through available sponsorship opportunities and any other means that help cover the club’s running costs.

“This commitment is built on three pillars: £20,000 committed and ready for transfer; £8,750 worth of Trust-funded scarves (1,750 units) donated for the club to market and use as they see fit; A pledge to continue fundraising throughout the administration period, raising as much as physically possible to help the club.

“This isn’t a standard commercial arrangement — it’s a statement of unity.

Transparency

“As a community benefit society, funded by supporters, the Trust is determined to ensure Sheffield Wednesday has the backing it needs in its most difficult moment.

“This effort is rooted in openness, transparency and trust — values that we believe should define the relationship between club and supporters moving forward.”

Wednesday’s next match is against West Brom at the Hawthorns on Saturday.

Moreover, Pedersen’s side will be looking to carry their renewed spirit into a strong performance against the Baggies.

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