David Gravil

Sheffield Wednesday fan. Lewis Hamilton fan

[David Gravil @DavidGravil]

@AlaaEsam1995 On bench boost

[David Gravil @DavidGravil]

@TWFootball1867 Feel with the players we have, 3 at the back is a better option. Allows for another attacking sub, and we are well stocked for CD’s. Squad currently not right for the system. Lowe and vallery can play wing back. L Barry in 10. Desperete for a CF. Hope all eggs not in JV basket

[David Gravil @DavidGravil]

@AlexJPMiller @TheWordSWFC I know it is only two league games, but do you think the system pederson wants to play matches the squad they have assembled? Centre half seems our strongest area, play 3 at the back? Allows for another attacking option on the bench. 352?

[David Gravil @DavidGravil]

@OwlsExtra Although they are high, the reaction is probably worse due to the reult at the weekend. I’ll be getting membership to reduce my pricing

[David Gravil @DavidGravil]

@_Anthon_tm Tielemans

[David Gravil @DavidGravil]

@TheWordSWFC @domhowson Ross Stewart worth a punt if he’ll drop down

[David Gravil @DavidGravil]

@OwlsExtra @YesWeCrann No. Not disputing he could do a job and love his effort, but I’d prefer us to look into the future.

[David Gravil @DavidGravil]

@AlexJPMiller When do you think we will start seeing movement on players , sporting director etc?

[David Gravil @DavidGravil]

@FPLMate Just done it, playing catch up. If you are chasing rank / mini league great opportunity as he won’t be as highly owned.

[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

Sheffield Wednesday are one of the oldest football clubs in the world, their famous name woven into the tapestry of the game. Formed in 1867, elected to the Football League in 1892, founder members of the Premier League, four times champions of England, three times winners of the FA Cup, and the League Cup once. Such honours may be far back in history but Wednesday remain a powerful force in many lives, in families, communities, in Sheffield and beyond.

It would be devastating to Wednesday supporters and deeply damaging to the reputation of English football if Wednesday lost their membership of the EFL because of the behaviour of an owner in Dejphon Chansiri who passed initial EFL ownership tests, was welcomed (let’s not forget), but turned out to be shamelessly irresponsible. Wednesday fans fear the club's existence might be at risk if the EFL imposes further punishments and restrictions that deter potential buyers.

Stronger oversight of owners is clearly required and the EFL and PL did tighten their rules in 2023. The new Independent Football Regulator will introduce a proper licensing system for clubs and better oversight of owners. Unfortunately, the IFR did not come into force early enough to prevent Wednesday's downward slide under Chansiri.

Wednesday are currently in administration and threatened with further EFL sanctions – a 15-point deduction for next season. This season's 18-point deduction all but guaranteed relegation from the Championship (confirmed on Feb 22). The League applies sanctions as punishment for debts and also as a deterrent to other clubs/owners.

The EFL emphasises it is working with all parties to “try and find a solution that can see Sheffield Wednesday continue as a member of the League....but ultimately we have to also apply the terms of the League’s insolvency policy…which seeks to balance the interests, not only of Sheffield Wednesday, but also of the other 71 clubs”.

Sheffield Wednesday Supporters' Trust, fighting hard for their club’s survival, has now released a copy of the EFL’s insolvency policy and argues that it gives the League, in the Trust’s words, “absolute discretion when determining how to deal with clubs experiencing an insolvency event”.

The Trust argues that “…further punitive sanctions risk undermining the very factors the EFL states it must consider - including the effect on supporters, the impact on the local community and the wider credibility of the league itself.

“Sheffield Wednesday supporters are not seeking advantage over other clubs. It is entirely right that all EFL clubs should be treated fairly and consistently. That principle must include Sheffield Wednesday that has already suffered enormously during a decade in which the EFL’s own regulatory oversight failed to prevent the damage that unfolded.

“We urge the EFL to apply its own guidance responsibly and ensure that the focus now is on allowing the club to recover, stabilise and move forward under new ownership. Sheffield Wednesday supporters have suffered enough.” #SWFC #EFL @SWFCTrust

[David Gravil @DavidGravil]

@FPLFamily is VVD a decent captaincy shout over Haaland and Fernandez if you are behind in your mini league?

[David Gravil @DavidGravil]

@AlexJPMiller Does Beadle now stay in his job?

[David Gravil @DavidGravil]

@MattSummerhill What a player

[David Gravil @DavidGravil]

@AlanBiggs1 Disgraceful. The dressing room is for players and coaches from grass roots to seniors. Some people feel so entitled. It winds me up seeing the chairman on the team photos! Regulator can’t come soon enough, 1 month to go then hopefully ripped from his claws

[David Gravil @DavidGravil]

@WTIDPOD Roland Neillson and John harkes

[David Gravil @DavidGravil]

@WTIDPOD Shirt, 3x memberships and at least two games for 3 of us. Not much compared to some but I’m not putting anything in until he’s gone.

[David Gravil @DavidGravil]

@WTIDPOD Anyone but Chansiri. Key being if he puts an infrastructure in place and brings facilities up to modern day standards, and a competitive squad, he will get 3 x what he has paid for it. Makes sense

[Michael Vaughan @MichaelVaughan]

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[Michael Vaughan @MichaelVaughan]

Can someone buy Sheffield Wednesday please … #Cheers

[David Gravil @DavidGravil]

This season is going to be so painful @swfc . Gassama, musaba now Windass all scoring. Can’t wait for smith to bang. Even watching Shea Charles hurts. Hate Chansiri what have you done! #swfc #enoughisenough