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Sheffield, United Kingdom – The SheffieldWednesday Supporters Trust today issued a call to action, urging all Wednesday fans to unite in protest against the management of the football club by Chairman Dejphon Chansiri, son of Kraisorn Chansiri, the former chairman of Thai Union Group, owners of John West Tuna. In releasing a damning risk assessment … Press Release:  Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Protest Against Mismanagement

Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust – Press StatementProtest – 26/04/25 – Sheffield Wednesday:  ‘Toxic Club’ The Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust is joining with Owls fans from across the country to protest against the ‘toxic’ reign of the current owner. We will be gathering at the site of a blue plaque on the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, … Final home game protests: press statement

Statement Regarding Revised Trust Protest The Trust has previously informed members of our intention to undertake a funeral style protest before the final home game of the season against Portsmouth this weekend. With the events of last week, it is clearly no longer appropriate to continue with our current approach. Out of respect for the … REVISED PROTEST FINAL HOME GAME

Protest Actions for Middleborough and Portsmouth Matches The Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust (SWST) are announcing further protests against Dejphon Chansiri’s ownership of the club for the forthcoming games against Middlesborough and Portsmouth at Hillsborough. We know that there has been speculation that the Trust was not organising a protest due to last Monday’s Engagement Panel … EASTER WEEKEND UPDATE: FURTHER PROTESTS

Engagement Panel Meeting As many of you will be aware, there was a meeting yesterday (15/04/25) between the Engagement Panel (EP) and Sheffield Wednesday Football Club (SWFC). We know that our members want to know what questions were asked and what was said. Rather than say nothing and allow misinformation, this update is to explain … Engagement Panel Update

We acknowledge Mr. Chansiri’s apology to the fans and the summoning of the EP with just one working day’s notice. However, this does not change the facts: the club continues to lurch from one disaster to another, most of them self-inflicted. Having come perilously close to a three-window embargo this week, we now face the … Chairman’s letter: Supporters’ Trust response

Turn Your Back on Chansiri Protest – Oxford United 12 April 2025 – 15:10pm Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust is calling on all fans to join us in a protest against the club owner Dejphon Chansiri. We are angry about the recent lack of respect shown towards our players, coaches and club staff. We condemn the … Where is the Respect?

The Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust has recently made several statements urging the club to share its strategy for creating a sustainable business model. Over the past week, the depth of the club’s challenges has been further highlighted. Consequently, the Trust, alongside 14 members of the Engagement Panel, has issued a statement calling on the Chairman … SWFC Trust survey

We Are The Rovers (Blackburn Rovers Supporters Trust) and the Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust are issuing this joint statement. We have significant concerns regarding football ownership. In the case of Blackburn Rovers, our owners have been absent from Ewood for many years which is unhelpful given the present strife and turmoil both on and off … JOINT STATEMENT WITH BLACKBURN ROVERS SUPPORTERS TRUST

Sheffield 07/04/25 Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust acknowledges the recent development regarding the payment of players’ wages but firmly believes that this does not address the broader issues facing the club. While we appreciate that the immediate crisis has been averted, we remain deeply concerned about the long-term stability and management of Sheffield Wednesday. We and … Press Statement from Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust – Payment of Players – This Changes Nothing

The latest newsletter from the Trust can be viewed here.

It is with profound disappointment that the Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust must issue yet another statement regarding the club’s ongoing financial turmoil. Despite our earnest plea for transparency and immediate resolution to the delayed player salaries, the club has remained conspicuously silent. The Trust finds this lack of communication and accountability utterly unacceptable. Our request … PRESS STATEMENT: CLUB FINANCES

The Sheffield Wednesday Supporters’ Trust has expressed its extreme disappointment over tonight’s announcement regarding delayed player salaries. Chair Ian Bennett commented that: ‘We are very concerned once again about the financial instability affecting the club and the implications it may have on its operations and reputation. The Trust wants to see full transparency and accountability … PAYMENT OF PLAYERS: STATEMENT FROM THE SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY SUPPORTERS’ TRUST

The Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust extends its condolences to the people of Thailand and Myanmar during this challenging time. In particular we wish to express our sincerest hopes that our chairman, Dejphon Chansiri, and his family are safe and well. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the recent events.

You can read the minutes from the latest meeting of the Sheffield Wednesday Supporters’ Trust on 12 March 2025 here.

Sheffield, UK – 20/03/25 – Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust has released a statement to announce its strong support for the introduction of the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) and urges all SWFC supporters’ groups to join in this endorsement. The Trust believes that Football Governance Bill, which will establish the IFR, is currently progressing through Parliament … Press Release: Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust Endorses the Independent Football Regulator

Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust Statement regarding SWFC ultimatum on independent Fan Alliance. Earlier in the year, the Sheffield Wednesday Trust invited other fan groups to join us in forming an independent Wednesday Fan Alliance.  This group would operate on an open-door policy to all groups that represent Sheffield Wednesday fans.  Working with the Football Supporters … Independent Fan Alliance Statement

Be a Guest of the SWFC Supporters Trust at Owls Legends Dinner with the SWFC Community Program on 10/05/24 at Hillsborough in the Derek Dooley Suite.  We have reserved two tables for ten people each for this sports dinner. It will start at 7 pm in the 1867 Lounge, located in the South Stand.  Celebrity … Legends Dinner Raffle

The Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust wishes to address recent incidents that have occurred off the pitch at Hillsborough Stadium, notably during the matches against Plymouth and Leeds. Objects, presumed to be plastic bottles among others, were thrown onto the pitch, events that have not gone unnoticed, having been broadcast on national television. The Trust emphasises … Fan Behaviour and Recent Incidents

The Trust is supportive of the planned leaflet protest at this evening’s home match against Birmingham City. The protest has been organised by The 1867 Group and the Trust’s understanding is that leaflets will be handed out to fans outside the ground. If you are interested in helping to hand out the leaflets this evening, … Trust Statement – 9 February 2024

We have now had confirmation of the Early Bird Season Ticket information for the 2024/25 season. Once again, the release of season tickets comes with a number of questions and challenges for fans.  The Positives We welcome keeping children’s prices low in some areas of the ground and concession prices. This is good to see … Addressing the Early Bird Season Ticket Release: A Call for Consideration

We, the board members of the Sheffield Wednesday Supporters’ Trust (SWST), express profound sadness and deep shame that specific individuals, amidst our support at yesterday’s home match, have resorted to the abhorrent act of racial abuse, as evidenced in the recorded videos. These actions, conducted by a few, are not representative of our Club, the … Trust Statement

Following the announcement from The 1867 Group yesterday evening regarding the planned protest march on Saturday 16 December 2023 prior to the home match against Queens Park Rangers, the Trust’s Board has considered its’ position, which has also been done in light of the results of the Trust’s recent Member survey(*). The Trust understands that … Trust update: 5 December 2023

This is an update for all Sheffield Wednesday fans following the Trust’s recent activity, and specifically regarding the outcomes of our recent Members survey. Points on the pitch Firstly, it has been a good week on the pitch – a well deserved point gained against league leaders Leicester City followed by great 3-1 win on … Trust update: 4 December 2023

Statement – 27th October 2023 The Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust is deeply concerned about the latest news from the club and EFL. The club has been hit with an embargo due to outstanding debts owed to HMRC. Fans are understandably worried about the club’s future and demand an immediate explanation from the Chairman. We urge … Trust Statement

Trust update: 5 October 2023 This is an update for our members and all Sheffield Wednesday fans following the Trust’s meeting with the Football Supporters’ Association (FSA) on 30 September 2023. The meeting had been arranged following an invitation from the FSA in August 2023 to hold a face-to-face meeting; the FSA regularly offers catch-up … Trust update: 5 October 2023

The Sheffield Wednesday Community Programme is hosting an evening with Owls boss Darren Moore. We have 8 seats at a table for members! In order to support the Sheffield Wednesday Community Programme The Trust has purchased a table at the event. Two board members will be present and have paid for their spaces personally. The … Q&A With Darren Moore – Raffle

Below is an update from The Sheffield Wednesday Supporters’ Trust on a few items that we think will interest the Trust’s members and the broader fan base. Thank you, Darren, welcome Xisco! We want to place on record our thanks to Darren Moore for a memorable 2022-23 season, during which the Club broke records, staged … Trust Update: 11 July 2023

Official Statement from the Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust: The Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust expresses its deep concern over the recent announcement of raised season ticket prices. We acknowledge the efforts made by the club to offer lower prices for early renewals; however, the current price hike shows a disregard for the welfare of fans in … Season Tickets – 2023 – Statement

The SWFC Supporters’ Trust is looking for a Trust Secretary & Actions Co-ordinator Like to know more? You can access a role description for the Secretary for information. We are happy to have an informal discussion with any member who might be interested in the role. If you would like to have a conversation about … Trust Vacancy – Trust Secretary & Actions Co-ordinator

Text for Communication to Club re a Community Partnership Sent to Liam Dooley, Chief Operating Officer on 9th March 2022 Dear Liam, You will have been informed by Sheffield City Council that the council has designated Hillsborough Stadium as an Asset of Community Value (ACV) following the application made by the Trust, the ACV application … Communication to Club re a Community Partnership

Get involved in the Trust – New treasurer needed The Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust is looking for a new treasurer. This is your chance to get involved and contribute your skills to our growing community of supporters and help to build the membership. The role description is as follows: To maintain the Trust’s financial records … Trust Vacancy – Treasurer

Dear Mr Chansiri, We are writing to you again because, like all fans of Sheffield Wednesday, we are fearful of the future and worried that our club stands on the precipice of crisis.  As custodian of our historic and cherished football club we implore you to take urgent action before it is lost to us … A letter to Mr Chansiri

Trust donates to food bank – help out if you can The Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust has made a donation of £250 to our local S6 Foodbank, which has been matched by Aviva to double it. Between April and September 2021, the S6 Foodbank distributed over 14,000 emergency food parcels to adults in Sheffield, and … Trust donates to food bank

The Trust held its’ AGM on 9 August 2022, at which some Board Directors stepped down from their role and some new Board Directors were elected. All roles on the Board are voluntary and, as such – combined with the summer holidays and work commitments – it has taken several weeks for the new Board … Update regarding new Board

Text for Communication to Club re Short Notice Fixture Changes Sent to Liam Dooley, Chief Operating Officer on 23rd March 2022 Dear Liam I’m sure you’ve seen the negative reaction from many fans and local press alike since our Easter fixtures were changed yesterday, and a number of fans have asked us to seek and … Communication to Club re Short Notice Fixture Changes

ACV Status for Hillsborough Stadium We are delighted to confirm that Hillsborough Stadium has been declared as an Asset of Community Value by Sheffield City Council, this follows an application for ACV Status submitted by Sheffield Wednesday Supporters’ Trust, with the support of local community organisations and representatives. The ACV Status applies for a period … ACV – Decision

Derby County FC Petition Introduction We recently posted a message on our Twitter account following a request from Derby County Supporters Trust and the FSA. We were asked to promote a petition to ask the Sports Minister to intervene to try to sort out the club’s administration position between the administrator and EFL – the … Derby County Petition

Prior to the Early-Bird season ticket announcement on 2nd December 2021 we know that Mr Chansiri held a consultation with the club’s Supporter Engagement Panel (EP). We know that the EP told Mr Chansiri that there would be a negative response to the proposal to launch season ticket sales in December. We know that the … SWFC Season Ticket Sales and Pricing

We fully understand the frustrated and angry response from across the fanbase following the announcement of Early-Bird Season Ticket sales for the 22/23 season. We clearly welcome that prices have been frozen but note that the freeze is a very limited one. Outweighing that positive are: We recognise that some fans may not be affected … Trust Statement on SWFC Early-Bird Season Ticket Sales

FLR Message for Trust Members Fan Led Review Report – Please write your MP Since the publication of the report from the fan led review of football governance some key figures from Premier League clubs have started to lobby against the report’s recommendations, including against the idea of an Independent Regulator for football and against … Fan Led Review of Football Governance – Latest

The Government’s review of football governance led by Tracey Crouch MP and supported by the Football Supporters’ Association, published its final report today.  Sheffield Wednesday Supporters’ Trust advocates the key recommendations in the report and urges SWFC to take a positive and pro-active approach to change how the club operates in line with them. The … Fan Led Review of Football Governance

The SWFC Supporters’ Trust is looking for talented members to Co-opt to our Board What do Board Members do? Board members are responsible for running the Trust. They work as a team to set strategy and tactics for the organisation, make helpful links with the community and outside organisations, deliver projects and act on behalf … Trust Vacancies

Copy of email sent to Trevor Braithwait on 7th September 2021 Hi Trevor, We write in response to you note of 27th August. We want to clearly understand the club’s position regarding future relationships with the Trust so that we can calmly work out a way forward – we wish to avoid a “war of words” … Engagement Panel – Update

The SWFC Supporters’ Trust is looking for a Society Secretary. What does the Secretary do? The Secretary is a key role and attends all Board meetings, prepares the agenda, and writes the minutes. The Secretary takes part in the day to day life of the Trust Board and has access to the same information that … Trust Vacancy – Society Secretary

ACV Petition We, the undersigned, support the application made by the Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust for Asset of Community Value (ACV) status for Hillsborough Stadium.  Hillsborough stadium delivers a significant amount of social wellbeing to the local community of Hillsborough, in the city more widely, and from people with a Sheffield connection from across the … ACV Petition

SWFC Trust Statement on SWFC Season Ticket Prices for 21/22 Season Reduction in season ticket prices is welcome bringing prices broadly into line with larger clubs in League One and Championship. It is pleasing that the club have recognised they could not continue to charge Premier League prices in League One, and we hope a … Trust Statement – ST Prices

The reports that players contracted for next season are allegedly planning to give notice to terminate their contracts due to unpaid wages is only the latest in recent reports of significant cash flow difficulties at Sheffield Wednesday. These reports pre-date Coronavirus. Enough is enough.  Mr Chansiri must be honest with fans about the reality of … Trust Statement

SWFC Trust Statement following relegation to League One. Although relegation to League One has been expected for several weeks, expectation does not lessen the pain now it is confirmed. The twelve, and ultimately six, point deduction we began the season with cast a cloud over the season before it began. The two Independent Panel hearings … Trust Statement

SWFC Trust Statement – Media reports of non-payment of wages The Trust is very concerned about media reports today in the Daily Telegraph regarding SWFC players not receiving their wages for March and April immediately before the crucial game against Forest on 1st May. Whilst this story has not yet been confirmed it comes on … Trust Statement

We are pleased to announce the result of the recent ballot of members under the question: ‘Should the SWFC Supporters’ Trust make an application, and aim to secure, ACV status for Hillsborough Stadium?’ The result was a clear ‘yes’ vote. Please click here for a comprehensive list of Q&A regarding the process of applying for … Asset of Community Value Application

Dear Trevor, Club Engagement Process Following the Trust letter to you of 22 January, and the meeting of the new fan engagement panel on Saturday 23rd January we thought we should write with an update on the Trust position. The large number of supporter’s groups that were present at the meeting on Saturday in our … Club Engagement Process – Update

Club response to open Letter Please see below SWFC’s formal response to the Trust’s open letter published in late December 2020 and signed by almost 6000 people. We thank you for sending the open letter and are pleased to confirm a revised strategy on supporter engagement as we navigate some of the most challenging times … Updated – Open Letter

TRUST STATEMENT: We are saddened by the narrative at the press conference today and alarmed that Mr Chansiri says the future of the club is so uncertain, without putting forward any plan or reassurance that he can or will manage the situation actively. We would like to reiterate our offer to contribute to a business … Trust Statement – Press Conference Response

Yesterday the Trust met with Trevor Braithwait, Club Director of Communications. Detailed questions had been submitted in advance in support of the six agenda items. Due to work commitments on our part the meeting had to conclude early, and we only worked through half of the items on the agenda – the meeting will reconvene … Club Meeting Update – December 2020

Dear All, You will recall that Mr Chansiri held a press conference on 6th November, as our planned meeting with the club for that day had been postponed to enable the press conference to take place, a meeting with the club took place on 24th November. At this meeting Mr Chansiri was present and we … Club Meeting – December 2020

The Trust welcomes an official club statement about 2019/20 season ticket rebates. Fans deserved an update and explanation, something we have consistently suggested during informal discussions in the last few weeks. The statement confirms everyone requesting one will receive a refund, but says demand was higher than expected, contributing to the delay. With that in … Trust Statement – ST Rebates

TRUST STATEMENT: We have asked SWFC to provide clarity and reassurance to supporters urgently, following media reports this morning about the ‘charge’ placed on Hillsborough. Recent efforts to re-build the relationship between supporters and the team via social media have been very welcome and would be maximised by openness and transparency about the Club’s off-the-field … Trust Statement – Hillsborough Charge

Agreement Reached on Links with SWFC The SWFC Supporters’ Trust are very pleased to announce that we have reached agreement with Sheffield Wednesday about the terms of our engagement with the club. We are also happy to share a summary of the meeting held between the club and the Trust on 28th August. Minutes of this … Terms of Engagement Agreed