Despite Sheffield Wednesday sinking to -6 points after a 12-point administration penalty, manager Henrik Pedersen remains strikingly optimistic. “When I close my eyes, I can see a bright future for Sheffield Wednesday,” he declared on Friday.
The club was placed into administration by owner Dejphon Chansiri, ending a period of “financial mismanagement” that fans have long protested. The move, while celebrated by supporters, leaves the team 15 points from Championship safety.
Pedersen acknowledged it was a “sad situation” but also “a good day” because the club finally has a chance for a “fresh restart.” He said the uncertainty of the last eight months “cannot continue.”
The club is now being run by administrators from Begbies Traynor, who are marketing the club and Hillsborough stadium as a package. They met with staff, who were “emotional” but “looking forward to the future.”
The Supporters Trust echoed Pedersen’s forward-looking sentiment. After achieving their goal of ousting Chansiri, they are calling on fans to end boycotts and return to Hillsborough. “Now begins the phase of renewal,” their statement said.
