‘Ready to launch’ – Sheffield Wednesday takeover verdict handed down by former Owls player News: The72 – Football League News

Sheffield Wednesday has passed supported to thrive under the new ownership of former player Guy Branston.

Sheffield Wednesday are looking for new owners. SWFC recently administration introduced after Dejphon Chansiri’s controversial spell in charge at Hillsborough.

The Owls have had a rough start Championship season and won just one of their first 15 games. They are in the drop zone, along with Norwich City and rivals Sheffield United.

Ex-defender Branston, who also had spells at the likes of Leicester City, Rotherham United and Peterborough United, has given his verdict on the South Yorkshire team, according to the Football competition paper (16.11.25, page 27): “In the right hands, that club is ready to take off. Not just because it has the history and the fan base, but because it is a brilliant story waiting to be told.”

“You’ve got the glorious past, the fall from grace, all the hardships under Chansiri and the club almost going under. Then new owners come in and try to bring them back to the Premier League after a quarter of a century. Add in some famous directors and that’s something people all over the world would want to see.”

Latest update from Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday’s administrators are trying to find the right ownership group. SWFC supporters must be patient.

On the field, the past few months have been difficult for the Owls. Their team lacks depth and they are crying out for reinforcements this winter.

Henrik Pedersen was chosen as head coach in the summer after the departure of Danny Rohl. Prior to his appointment, he worked alongside Chris Powell as part of Rohl’s backroom staff team before moving into a full-time position.

However, Sheffield Wednesday have struggled to get results due to their worn-out options. Normally their bank is full of youngsters and if possible they could use some new faces in the coming weeks and months.

Henrik Pedersen’s Sheffield Wednesday stats so far

What next for Sheffield Wednesday?

Sheffield Wednesday have been out of the Premier League for too long and have the fanbase and catchment area to provide a strong boost to the top flight when their new era begins. SWFC is back in action after the international break against Sheffield United at home.

The Owls lost 3-1 at Southampton last time. Manchester United loanee Harry Amass got their goal against the Saints in Hampshire but they could get nothing more out of the game.

Before this campaign started, Sheffield Wednesday saw a host of key players on the way out, including the likes of Josh Windass, Anthony Musaba and Djeidi Gassama, decimating their ranks. They were ultimately only able to land Amass and goalkeeper Ethan Horvath, while Joe Lumley was recently signed on an emergency deal before returning to Bristol City.

Pedersen’s men will lack confidence, despite their combative performances. They need help and will have to be at their best if they want to achieve anything against Sheffield United this weekend.