“Difficult situation we have got into”
Professionals threaten traditional club with strike
04.08.2025 – 7:56 p.m.Reading time: 2 min.
Trainer Danny Röhl left Sheffield Wednesday in the middle of the preparation. Now his ex-players also give a statement in the face of chaotic circumstances.
The traditional club Sheffield Wednesday, which is in the argene, threatens to sink into chaos a few days before the start of the season in the second English league. Due to overdue and late salary payments, the football professionals in an open letter called “that this situation will be clarified as soon as possible so that decisions such as that of not playing in Burnley will be avoided in the future”. A few days ago, the players had refused to play against FC Burnley at a friendly.
The professionals emphasized that the decision “was not made lightly or without consideration,” the letter said. “However, we are aware of the additional concern that this triggered the fans, but trust that they understand the difficult situation that we have gotten into.”
The players and employees would now feel real effects on their professional and personal life. “We are extremely concerned about the uncertainty about what is happening and when this situation will be solved.” In training, however, you want to “work as hard as possible”.
The unrest within the club had previously led to a cut. The German coach Danny Röhl, who had been traded as a candidate at RB Leipzig and Hamburger SV last season, had left the club based in Hillsborough in the middle of the season preparation.
Already in June the English league association against Sheffield Wednesday had pronounced a transfer lock because the club is said to have not paid transfer fees and player salaries. Including the current summer, Wednesday may not spend any money on transfers in the next three change periods, but the club has appealed.
It is still questionable whether the first game of the season can take place at Premier League relegated City next Sunday.