It’s nothing new when it happens, but for the club and supporters it’s just as painful. Clubs that do not stay within the rules for profitable and sustainable club operations are punished. In the case of Sheffield Wednesday, the situation is so much worse.
On Friday, the EFL, the English Football Association, confirmed that they have received an official message from Sheffield Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri that the club has filed for bankruptcy and has been placed in administration.
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This means that the club now has the opportunity to work towards a sale and can get new ownership, but 12 points are automatically deducted from the table account.
“The EFL will now initiate discussions with the administrators on the immediate measures necessary to achieve a swift resolution and thus put an end to the uncertainty faced by staff, management, players, fans and everyone around the club and the local community,” the federation writes.
Sheffield Wednesday have had 12 points deducted with immediate effect, which means that the proud club is isolated in last place in the Championship with -6 points.
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We wish the club speedy recovery.
