Sheffield Wednesday‘s transfer embargo worries have emerged once more as wage payments have been delayed.
The Owls have failed to deliver their wages for May in a reasonable amount of time, marking the second time in the past three months this issue has caused concern at Hillsborough.
Club Sends Letter As Embargo Looms
According to the Sheffield Star, Wednesday has sent letters to any affected individuals to reassure them that payments will be resolved by the end of the weekend. Members of the playing staff, coaching team and regular club staff have been affected by the delay.
The letter, with sections published by the Star, reads:
“We understand that such delays create financial pressure and want to reassure our staff that the club is here to support you and ensure that no one suffers any financial hardship… If you are facing any immediate financial difficulties as a result of this delay, please don’t hesitate to contact your Line Manager or Department Head, who will aid the access of emergency funding we have in place.”
It is believed that should the club, owned by Dejphon Chansiri, fail to pay their staff by the start of next week, the club would be unable to sign any players through transfer dealings and would only be able to recruit free agents and free loan moves. The Owls would then be restricted to 23 players, with their current total standing at 21.
Writers’ View
The wage issues at Sheffield Wednesday have once again reared their ugly head. The Owls deserve much better than what is currently happening to them by an owner who has shown his ambivalence to these issues and the concerns of the fanbase over his tenure at Hillsborough. A three-window transfer ban could prove disastrous to the side at such a crucial time for the club, with Danny Rohl looking like he is leaving, and some crucial squad members like Josh Windass doing the same. Hopefully, these issues can be resolved before sanctions are put in place.
