Tony Dodd

Lifelong owl, father and husband - probably not in that order.

[KEITH HACKETT @HACKETTREF]

Thank you Simon your words of wisdom are appreciated from a Sheffield Wednesday fan

[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

[@BamfordWasOnside @Vileanimal1919]

Definitely not a #swfc fan, But just so I'm clear, their former owner asset strips club, leaves Hillsborough in a state, doesn't pay staff/players. Leaves. Then EFL want new owners to pay over the odds to compensate Chansiri?! Then deduct SW another 15 points? That's insane #lufc

[Tony Dodd @TonyDodd10]

Absolutely correct. THEY set the rules, THEY decided he was a suitable owner and now THEY set punishment to SWFC for their misjudgements.

[Alan Biggs @AlanBiggs1]

What neither EFL communication says, or would admit, is that this organisation is ultimately responsible for #SWFC’s demise through the weak governance that permitted the ruinous Chansiri regime. As such, they have a moral duty to help the club recover.

[Sheffield Wednesday @swfc]

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[Tony Dodd @TonyDodd10]

@Mufcfaninspain France and Germany subsidise you?

[Tony Dodd @TonyDodd10]

They work on by saying it and repeating it we will eventually believe it. They think voters are dumb, lying is now first nature to them.

[🤍𝕁𝕆🤍 @jomickane]

Not me... anyone else £5000 better off since Labour got in?

[Tony Dodd @TonyDodd10]

Yes

[Rachel @RachelD1892]

Boris Johnson to follow Zahawi and defect to Reform ...
Would you welcome this?

[Tony Dodd @TonyDodd10]

Never

[Benonwine @benonwine]

Absolutely Rubbish.

Do you want to Rejoin the EU, Yes or No?

[Tony Dodd @TonyDodd10]

Delusionist

[Graham Lambert 💙 @100glitterstars]

Of all the challenges PM Starmer has had to face this year in pursuit of rewiring Britain for the good, the most depressing is our media, who've done everything in their power to short circuit his efforts
Despite it all, he's closed off the year with a feel-good finale
✨️ 👏

[Tony Dodd @TonyDodd10]

Who wouldn’t except a traitor????

[Goosey @Goosey30111568]

My Sauces tell me.

Rachel Reeves is on the point t of walking.

She feels she's been undermined and her authority shredded by No10.

Things aren't good between No10 and No11.

Not good at all.

[Graham Lambert 💙 @100glitterstars]

Of all the challenges PM Starmer has had to face this year in pursuit of rewiring Britain for the good, the most depressing is our media, who've done everything in their power to short circuit his efforts
Despite it all, he's closed off the year with a feel-good finale
✨️ 👏

[Tony Dodd @TonyDodd10]

Tell us what it’s like, we’ve never been there from the actions of the players.

[J The Blade. @SufcJames001]

@swfc LEAGUE 2 TOUR FOR U LOT IN A YEAR 🤣

[Tony Dodd @TonyDodd10]

@rwtactico2 Best player ever. No question.

[Tony Dodd @TonyDodd10]

Disgraceful

[BBC Sheffield @BBCSheffield]

'Safety risk' flags will be removed - council https://t.co/CVJyo1ecTd

[Tony Dodd @TonyDodd10]

A

[Wake Up Patriot 🇺🇸 @WakeUpPatriott]

🚨Be Honest:

DO YOU BELIEVE DONALD TRUMP IS A GOOD MAN?

A. YES
B. NO

[Wake Up Patriot 🇺🇸 @WakeUpPatriott]

🚨Be Honest:

DO YOU BELIEVE DONALD TRUMP IS A GOOD MAN?

A. YES
B. NO

[Joe Crann @YesWeCrann]

Oof 👌

[Tony Dodd @TonyDodd10]

10 UK

[Illegitimate Scholar🧭 @ill_Scholar]

Key is:

1. A
2. A
3. B
4. B
5. C
6. C
7. D
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10. D