Dejphon Chansiri reveals major update on his Sheffield Wednesday future in Owls apology letter | OneFootball

The controversial Owls owner has issued a huge update on his future as Sheffield Wednesday owner.

Sheffield Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri has written a letter to Owls supporters, in which he has revealed he has no desire to sell the club.

The 56-year-old Thai businessman is one of the most notorious owners in English football, but largely for the wrong reasons given his handling of Sheffield Wednesday since he led a consortium that acquired a 100 per cent stake in the football club back in January 2015.

Chansiri bought the club for a reported £37.5m, and set a clear target of bringing Premier League football to Hillsborough Stadium. However, in recent years, the Owls have seemingly never been further away from the top flight than when he arrived.

Numerous off-the-pitch issues have plagued the club this season, such as a public communication breakdown over transfer strategy ahead of the winter window, and more recently, players and some staff wages going unpaid for the month of March - which has since been resolved.

Dejphon Chansiri pens Sheffield Wednesday apology letter and drops huge owls future claim

Writing via the club's website on 12 April, Chansiri has penned a lengthy letter to Sheffield Wednesday supporters, in which he has apologised for recent issues surrounding the club, and has reaffirmed his long-term commitment as Owls owner.

Chansiri wrote: "I have decided to write this letter with respect and understanding of everyone’s feelings at this time.

"I begin by saying sorry for this recent situation. It was never my intention for this to happen, I have always done the best I can and I will continue to do this whilst I am the owner and chairman of Sheffield Wednesday.

"I am not a perfect owner and I have never claimed to be. I have seen the things that some have said about me but remember I am a human being too, and I will always try my best. What I have tried to do is keep our club alive with growth and a stable future, on and off the field.

"Some have said I am playing a game with this situation but I can say this is not true. There is no benefit for anyone to do this. If there is a problem, I will say and I will say why. I don’t mind questions when they are said respectfully and the answers are not always what fans may want to hear, but they are the truth.

"Over the years, I have personally supported our club without expecting or receiving any profits. I have never stopped loving or believing in our fans. I accept and understand that in this situation, there will be criticism for me. If this is done in a respectful manner I have no issue. I also understand that everyone can have different opinions of me, the coach, the players, anything…this is normal and I always listen to all voices with good intentions and an open mind.

"At this time, there are many voices on social media and in the media about the situation of our club. Some voices have facts, some have strong opinions which I can accept, but some voices are the loudest because of misinformation and incorrect guidance.

"I would always ask our fans to be mindful of unverified information and trends that are created to benefit certain parties. Managing a football club is not easy. Every decision is not to win today but to keep the club sustainable tomorrow.

"I ask to keep an open mind regarding the truth, do not rely on unfounded speculation or rhetoric that some people may create. Yes it is true that the players were paid late and I am truly sorry for that. All back office staff were paid other than 10 senior people who were partly paid and this was resolved at the earliest possible time.

"There is a lot of speculation regarding the coach, our relationship and the future, again I ask to you keep an open mind and repeat that anything that I do is in the best interests of Sheffield Wednesday.

"I am still here for our club, for the future of all of us and please let me make my situation clear. I do not have the intention to sell, I love this club. But if today, tomorrow or another day in the future, if there is someone out there better, more suitable and has the potential to take care of our club, I am ready to pave the way for Sheffield Wednesday to move forward from a stronger position."

Chansiri letter and revelation likely to elicit mixed reaction from Sheffield Wednesday supporters

Sheffield Wednesday supporters are likely to have mixed feelings on this Chansiri letter.

One the one hand, some will see this as a step in a more positive direction when it comes to his transparency, and perhaps a sign that the penny may have dropped for him in terms of Owls fans being unanimous in their criticism of his stewardship of their club.

However, the majority will probably be very much in the camp of less talk, more action. Regardless, Chansiri appears to be going nowhere anytime soon.

Given his words in this statement, Wednesday supporters will be expecting him to really put his money where his mouth is in the summer transfer window, after what has been a disappointing end to what had the potential to be a highly exciting season.