Steven Love

[Polymarket Sports @PolymarketSport]

🚨TRENDING: Mexican fans were throwing a Korean fan up in the air during the World Cup…

How can you not love the beautiful game ❤️

[Steven Love @StevenLove_79]

@vicwhittamITV @howeybaby Incredible club and supporters 🦉

[Steven Love @StevenLove_79]

@peter_w0730 @swfc @storchyowl Such a poor comment. I still believe he performed miracles last season with a hugely depleted squad, pay issues and key players leaving. Everyone that stayed and played, played their heart out for the manager and of course the fans

[Kris Wigfield @kr62209]

Apologies in advance - this is a long one.

Now that the transaction is complete, I wanted to take a moment to thank the people who made what many thought was impossible… possible.

This has been one of the most complex, demanding and important processes I’ve ever been involved in. It simply does not get done without a huge number of people going above and beyond.

A few key aspects defined whether this club had a future:

1. Bringing S3 Limited into Administration alongside the Club -
This allowed us to market and sell the Club and stadium together. Without it, the outcome could have been terminal.
Thank you to New Avenue Projects for working with us to make this happen.

2. Funding the Club through the process
Cash was critical.
To the fans - thank you. You backed the Club when it mattered most, buying tickets and merchandise in huge numbers.
To the individual who loaned £1 million - incredible support at a critical time.
And to Henrik Pedersen - for his understanding and leadership when difficult football decisions had to be made.

3. Securing the outcome with the EFL
A huge amount of work went into finding a solution that worked for all parties and protected the Club’s future.
I want to thank a colleague (who would absolutely want to remain anonymous) for the creativity, technical expertise and, quite frankly, one of the most effective pieces of work I’ve ever seen in delivering a solution everyone could get behind.

A number of advisers were outstanding:

Wiggin LLP — David Hinchliffe and team. Relentless, often working through the night.

Freeths (Sheffield Insolvency Team) - led by Oliver Jackson, assisting throughout but crucial in the final weeks.

MD Law - Matthew Dixon (despite his football allegiances…), stepping in to solve a late-stage issue.

BTG Eddisons, BTG Insurance Services & BTG Forensics - supporting throughout.

Shorts Accountants - Scott Burkinshaw and team on tax.

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My BTG team - quite simply exceptional.
Jo Hammond, Mark Weekes, Paul Stanley, Julian Pitts, Phil Stone, Karis Cordery, Ben, Aidan, Niamh, Harry and many others.
And the wider Sheffield office who picked up the slack while we lived and breathed Hillsborough for six months.

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The Sheffield Wednesday staff have been nothing short of incredible.

Henrik Pedersen - one of the best leaders and people I’ve worked with. We were competitive throughout - that’s down to him.

Lindsey - “Mrs Sheffield Wednesday”. Tireless.
‘Stan’ - Mr Safety. Outstanding.
Rob, Louise, James and so many more behind the scenes.

I also want to mention Trevor Braithwaite and Alastair Wilson. Both have taken unfair criticism. They did their jobs professionally in extremely difficult circumstances, and the Club would not have functioned without them.

James Wheelhouse - for answering our SOS when appointed and keeping the IT infrastructure together under real pressure.

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A few others who played important roles:

Lee Strafford - trusted counsel throughout.
Alex Miller and Rob Staton - responsible journalism when it mattered.
Lee Wildgoose, Matt Bruce, Chris Cotterill and many more.

From the Trust - James Silverwood, Rob Brooke, Steven Chu.

And finally, Asher Simons - he was on the other side of the deal but was a huge driving force and without a Wednesday fan either side, I’m not sure it would have got done.I’m proud to now call him a friend.

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This has been a collective effort - but one driven by a clear objective from day one:
to protect Sheffield Wednesday and give it a future.

There is still a lot of work ahead (thankfully not for me 😀)

But today, the Club has stability, a new owner, and a real platform to move forward.

WAWAW

[The Wednesday Week Podcast @TWWcast]

Quite possibly the best relegation party in history. 🥴😂

Bonkers this! 🤯🦉

#swfc #wawaw

[Clarkey 𓅪 @psclarke86]

What a site!

Feel for them , great fan base

[Gaz @shann_fox]

@HLTCO Dear #sheffield Wednesday fans

We never lost our affinity with your great club here at Villa Park

We had too many special moments together down the years to dislike you, unlike your despicable neighbours,united,the Birmingham City 🤮 of Sheffield,vile club

Good luck from Villa

[Sheffield Wednesday @swfc]

As if today couldn't get any better! 🦉

[𝔾𝕠𝕠𝕤𝕖 @Gooseowl18]

I’m not crying honest (43) years old. This club man. This club

#swfc

[Kris Wigfield @kr62209]

Get to the ground early tomorrow and enjoy some food and drink 🍻

Most importantly, try to be in your seat by noon - it’ll be epic 🦉

[Joe Crann @YesWeCrann]

Insiders have suggested that most major hurdles have now been cleared as the process continues...

It's been described to me that ‘with every passing hour, things are looking better’.

#SWFC set for a new kit maker in 2026/27. More here: https://t.co/Rwa9ciNCUn #SWFC 🦉⚽️

[Steven Love @StevenLove_79]

@MarkHopgoo46439 Class post! Respect to the Royals as well. Hopefully we both finish in the top 2 next year!

[Mark @MarkHopgoo46439]

I hope you get the takeover completed on Friday and the EFL don’t throw in any extra points deductions. I can’t wait to be in the away end at Hillsborough next season and maybe we can burn 2 effigies of Dai and Chansiri before the game 😂#swfc

[AllAboutLeagueOne @LeagueOne25]

Sheffield Wednesday home wins in the 2025/2026 season 0

Sheffield Wednesday fans…

#swfc #wawaw

[WEST BROM FAN TV @ALBIONFANTV]

So let me get this straight…

Owner runs #swfc into the ground, doesn’t pay staff/players, leaves — and the EFL want new owners to compensate him?

Then dock them 15 points?

Have they not suffered enough? Disgraceful.

We are all with you Wednesday fans fuck the @EFL

#swfc

[David Storch @storchyowl]

Another amazing week in Sheffield with so many special moments. Every time I come here, I fall more in love with this city and its people, who have been so warm and welcoming.

Great interactive Q&A with the @swfc staff at Hillsborough; their loyalty is admirable. We will restore joy and pride to the offices as we create a culture of excellence.

I've been impressed with the strong civic leadership I've seen from Mayor @olivercoppard and @katejosephs. I have further enjoyed building a great relationship with Clive Betts. Also loved my time with Sheffield Wednesday Legend, @HirstyD9 who still has so much passion for the Owls.

My team and I are working on so many important initiatives so that we can hit the ground running once we take over this wonderful club. Most notably; improvements to Hillsborough and the design of our kit and crest (stay tuned!😉).

Had the opportunity to host a lunch at the outstanding new restaurant in the City Centre; Maria. You guys have to try it! We were joined by @LordBlunkett who enlightened us with his many stories spanning 75 years of genuine love for the club through the good times and not so.

I finished my visit, stopping in at the Broomhill Tavern, relaxing over a pint with some new friends watching our match against Stoke City.

I'd like to wish everybody a very Happy Easter weekend as we continue into next week heads down on this journey to rebuild this incredible football club.

See you soon,
David

PS. was also lucky enough to find 2 vintage shirts @RagParade ... Love it!

#wawaw #uto #swfc

[Sheffield Wednesday @swfc]

3,262 Wednesdayites in full voice throughout 🦉

Just outstanding 👏

[The 44 ⚽️ @The_Forty_Four]

Sheffield Wednesday fans away at Stoke, 2 nil down, already relegated..

Easily the best fans in the championship 👏

[Kris Wigfield @kr62209]

💙

Wait until we have something to cheer about!

The best 🦉

[Steven Love @StevenLove_79]

Hi @shebahn, @TonyCascarino1 @talkSPORT Messaging you from Tokyo, my wife and I have just moved here for my job. My surname is Love, so it’s unofficially my second birthday. Great show as always, I’m a big Sheffield Wednesday fan so love is not in the air for us right now!