Simon Bird

As I am a Bird, it is only appropriate that I tweet. I love 🦉

[Joe Crann @YesWeCrann]

Happy Miracle day to all that celebrate

[Grant Roberts @GrantR_1867]

The EFL has sanctioned Sheffield Wednesday consistently since 2018.

Over that period, the club has been hit with multiple transfer embargoes spanning nearly a decade. By October 2025, Wednesday were under six simultaneous embargoes — the most any club has ever faced.

On top of that, the club has suffered repeated points deductions. A -12 deduction in 2020/21 severely damaged recruitment and momentum going into that season. Although it was later reduced to -6 on appeal, the damage had already been done — those points ultimately proved the difference between survival and relegation to League One.

In 2025, the situation worsened further. The club received:
•-12 points for entering administration, after the former owner failed to meet basic financial obligations such as paying wages and bills on time
•A further -6 point deduction, again due to the owner’s failure to uphold his responsibilities

This is not a case of a club gaining an unfair advantage — quite the opposite. The club has been placed at a significant competitive disadvantage for years due to sustained mismanagement.

Sheffield Wednesday has endured one of the most damaging ownership periods a club of its size is likely to experience. The former owner’s approach has not only harmed the club financially but also created a toxic environment for staff and supporters alike.

And yet, despite this, there is now an expectation that the same owner should be repaid — while the club continues to face further punishment.

How can that be justified?

The new ownership group should not be penalised for the failures of the previous regime. They should be given the opportunity to restore stability to a club that has lacked it for nearly 26 years.

Imposing further sanctions — such as another -15 point deduction, spending caps, business plan restrictions, and transfer limitations — would only deepen the damage. It risks condemning the club to yet another relegation and prolonging the cycle of instability.

At some point, there has to be recognition that continued punishment is no longer corrective — it is excessive.

The club, its staff, and its supporters deserve the chance to move forward.

#FairDealForWednesday

@storchyowl

[Simon Bird @SimonBird2107]

@terhyc Stock

[Simon Bird @SimonBird2107]

@vulturetrades Trade

[Simon Bird @SimonBird2107]

@cryptofergani In

[Simon Bird @SimonBird2107]

@vulturetrades Trade

[Will 𓅓🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 @wc1867]

Every single Barry Bannan goal and assist for #swfc

[Sheffield Wednesday Supporters' Trust @SWFCTrust]

More than a player. One of us. #SWFC

[Sheffield Wednesday Supporters' Trust @SWFCTrust]

🔵 ⚪️

A Call To Action.

#SWFC

[Simon Bird @SimonBird2107]

@adamsummerton Thank you for the pointers, definitely a bucket list weekend in the near future!

[Football on TNT Sports @footballontnt]

The current situation surrounding Championship side Sheffield Wednesday is difficult to see:

🔵 Wages delayed for players and staff for the third consecutive month
⚪️ North Stand is deemed unsafe for use
🔵 Under transfer embargo, unable to buy players for this summer’s transfer window, and both in 2026
⚪️ Only have 15 senior players contracted to the club
🔵 Manager Danny Röhl has left the club
⚪️ Multiple players leaving the club for free after delayed payment, such as Josh Windass and Michael Smith
🔵 EFL reportedly considering withholding money, such as TV revenue, to pay off some of the club's debts
⚪️ Friendly against Burnley cancelled due to players refusing to play

A sad situation for a historic club 🦉

[Rob Staton @robstaton]

Now on the BBC Sport front page, an in-depth look at the on-going crisis at Sheffield Wednesday #SWFC https://t.co/ejK15XevY4

[Sheffield Wednesday Supporters' Trust @SWFCTrust]

From the Trust in response to Dejphon Chansiri's statement today.

Where are the answers to the real questions?

https://t.co/4QyjblDN4t

#swfc

[Ramos @RamosKozlov333]

Retweet away #swfc #chansiriout

[Ryan Mouque @ryanmouquegolf]

Picture this... You’ve just finished your round of golf & have had the worst round in a while. You feel defeated, frustrated, etc.

Here’s what you should do if you are in this situation

This will be an impactful little thread for you

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[S6 Retro @S6Retro]

30 years ago today:

One of the greatest penalties of all-time.

Kevin Pressman launches an unsaveable howitzer into the top corner, right where the owl sleeps…

🎥 @properfootyvids

[Simon Bird @SimonBird2107]

@dubaiowls1 are you guys meeting for the QPR game today?

[Prime Video Sport UK @primevideosport]

🔥 The Jonny Bairstow stumping row at the Ashes 🔥

Australia's players discuss the infamous Lord's moment...

Season Three of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭, streaming NOW on Prime Video 📺

[The Culturist @the_culturist_]

What treasures are kept inside the Vatican?

Some of mankind's most precious artifacts have been living there for centuries.

But they're nothing compared to what's underneath the Vatican... (thread) 🧵