‘I will not’ - Sheffield Wednesday owner releases stunning statement ahead of West Brom clash

Sheffield Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri has vowed not to invest any more money into the club for the time being. He believes he is being treated ‘unfairly’ by the fans at Hillsborough.

West Brom take on the Owls at home next Tuesday. Up first for the Baggies is a clash at Deepdale to face Preston North End this weekend.

Sheffield Wednesday lock horns with Sunderland at home on Friday evening before preparing for their trip to the Midlands. They haven’t won yet this term and have picked up just two points.

The Yorkshire outfit are bottom of the table and are struggling after their promotion from League One. They lost ex-West Brom boss Darren Moore over the summer and replaced him with Xisco Munoz.

Chansiri has released a lengthy statement on the club website, with the most significant points reading: “We all love Sheffield Wednesday and I am a supporter as well as the owner who must love and care for the club more than anyone else because of the position I am in as chairman. I must take responsibility for everything at the club, including the financial support which is something I always do. But from now, I will not put additional money into the club. If you say you are the owner and I am the custodian, then show me how to be the good owner and help save your club.

“You want me to leave but you want me to spend money? If you want me to leave, then show me how to run the club and invest the money before I do that. You have no right to ask me to leave.

“Regarding protests, I do not believe this can help our club. The people who are trying to organise these protests are not prepared to identify themselves, while they are happy to encourage other fans to show themselves, how can this help? Protests are a waste of time. I would like these fans to show me how much you love your club, do not damage it. I do not want to fight with anyone but to use your words - ‘enough is enough’. Please do not damage our own club, otherwise those fans need to take all responsibilities and liabilities.

“I know there are people who wish for me to leave. I personally have never said a single word on my valuation of Sheffield Wednesday or how much I would want to sell Sheffield Wednesday for, because I have never considered selling. It is easy – someone come forward, and if I am satisfied that the club will better prosper, then we can talk. Some fans say there are many people wanting to buy football clubs but it is not just about money, it is about the right person or organisation who will take good care of the club. There was speculation recently from an interested party but it was said I refused to talk about the sale of the club. This is not correct. It is simple, if you want to buy the club, show me the proof of funds and submit an offer in the professional way. I met this person as a sponsor and I did not know who he was representing but the same applies, show me the proof of funds and submit an offer. Neither of these two things happened and as a sponsor, his business was yet to pay the full amount for the sponsorship so how could I sell the club like this anyway?

“If anyone wants to buy the club, they should act professionally and follow the correct process. All the information required is published in the accounts every year, there is nothing to hide. When I bought Sheffield Wednesday, would Milan have sold it to me if he was not satisfied with my offer? All I want and all I have ever wanted is the best for Sheffield Wednesday and if anyone wishes to invest and come and do a better job, then we can talk. Until that happens I will continue to try my best and focus on trying to help us move up the Championship table.

“As I mentioned, I will not inject any more money into the club if I am being treated unfairly. Those fans who create trouble to the club and myself and believe that they are the real owner of the club need to be responsible for the financial matters of the club from now on. If they can take such financial responsibility to save the club and they believe that I am not the right owner, they may propose any buyer who I believe can operate the club for the benefit of all stakeholders going forward.”

West Brom have 10 points on the board from their first eight outings. Carlos Corberan’s side are only three points off the play-offs.

Preston will be a tricky test for the Baggies as they have made a great start to the campaign under Ryan Lowe. Sheffield Wednesday is certainly a match they will fancy winning though.