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Sheff Wed set to be served winding-up petition

Sheff Wed set to be served winding-up petition

Summary

Sheffield Wednesday, a football club, is about to face a winding-up petition because it owes money to the UK's tax authority, HMRC. The club has financial troubles, including missed wage payments, which have affected the team and led to fan protests.

Key Facts

  • Sheffield Wednesday owes £1 million to HMRC.
  • The club faces a winding-up petition, which is a legal step for unpaid debts.
  • The club owner, Dejphon Chansiri, is under pressure to sell the club.
  • Sheffield Wednesday has not paid wages on time in five of the last seven months.
  • The club is under six separate registration embargoes by the EFL.
  • Manager Danny Rohl left because of the financial issues, and assistant Henrik Pedersen took over.
  • Fans have protested and boycotted games due to the club's financial situation.
  • The team did not pay players on time, leading to a lack of pre-season matches.
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