“Enough is enough” - Sheffield Wednesday fans urged to send "really powerful" Chansiri message v Leeds United | OneFootball

Sheffield Wednesday fans are looking to protest against owner Dejphon Chansiri by leaving Hillsborough empty against Leeds United in the League Cup.

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Sheffield Wednesday fans have been told to stick together and not buy tickets for their upcoming League Cup tie against Leeds United as they try to force Dejphon Chansiri out of the club.

The Owls’ off-field issues have been well-documented this season, with the club having been hit with sanctions from the EFL after the owner failed to pay wages on time in the past few months.

That allowed several players to walk away from Hillsborough on a free, and manager Danny Rohl is another who has left, with the threadbare squad Henrik Pedersen has inherited falling to defeat in their opening two Championship games.

Sheffield Wednesday fans told to keep Hillsborough empty for Leeds United clash

So, the outlook is bleak for Wednesday, with many fans believing the only way they can progress is by a change in ownership.

There have been many protests in recent weeks and months as they look for Chansiri to sell, and the Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust have called on supporters to refuse to buy tickets for the upcoming League Cup tie against Leeds, instead giving the money to a local charity.

And, when quizzed by FLW about whether this action should be backed by the supporters, Owls fan pundit Patrick was adamant that all fans must boycott the game.

“It’s a fantastic chance to protest and send a message to Chansiri, and, at the same time, you are raising money for charity. As fans, we have to starve him of money, and here we can make a collective effort to do this, and it will be embarrassing for him, and it will send out a powerful message if a Yorkshire derby against Leeds has a record low crowd, with less than 4,000 home fans.

“So, this is the best form of protest to stay away from games, starve him of money, and don’t buy anything in the ground for those that do go.

“As it stands, Chansiri is hanging on with the fans' money, so ticket money, especially for those paying on the day, they need to stop doing it, as you’re enabling him.

“This protest, as it’s a cup game, no season tickets are involved, so there is no excuse for buying a ticket. You have to take a stand, and stop with the excuses, ‘it’s something to do’, ‘you can’t tell me what to do’. Do you want to say you didn’t help the club?

“I’m fed up with fans who are always slating the protestors and hostile to those organising it, who receive online abuse. It’s not a case of wanting to go and support the lads. These players hate the chairman, he is the guy that doesn’t pay them and makes their jobs really tough!

“So, yes, get involved in this protest. We have to ramp up the protest against Chansiri and realise how critical the situation is, and Sheffield Wednesday Trust have done so much good work, so get involved and let us send a really powerful message that enough is enough, and it’s time for him to leave.”

Sheffield Wednesday fans must unite until Dejphon Chansiri leaves

It’s always difficult to get fans of clubs to unite as one, but Wednesday's future as a club is in doubt right now.

Of course, some won’t want to miss a game, particularly against Leeds, but it would send a message, and the reality is that the Owls are desperate right now.

Some will say it makes no difference, but you can understand that the fans want to do something, and this is an approach that makes sense.

Ultimately, anything that can increase the spotlight on Chansiri and raise the profile of Wednesday’s situation may help as they look to attract new owners.