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[Sharron Davies HoL MBE @sharrond62]

Very sad to hear this… who had a chopper?

[brian robbins @brianrobbins11]

@Smudge1962 @SouthamptonFC @Boro karma

[brian robbins @brianrobbins11]

@ArtyBianco

[brian robbins @brianrobbins11]

@scholarrob @swfcsc I'd have never guessed you were a Blunt!
Read the facts and itcwill be clear as to why and how EFL reached their decision

[Stu’s Football Flashbacks @stusfootyflash]

It’s 33 years to the day since the Sheffield derby FA Cup semi-final, and Alan Kelly’s magnificent performance in goal.

Here are all of his saves from that day, followed by MOTD’s reaction.

One of the great Wembley goalkeeping displays.

@Keepingskills

[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

[brian robbins @brianrobbins11]

@AngelSexBomb I've been very patient with the manager and team but 14 hours without a goal and too many without a shot on target tells me major changes are needed.
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[George Weyham @GWSnookerTips]

The JV impressions.

These will last a lifetime & will always make me laugh out loud!

Higgins one is utter genius.

[Stake Football @StakeFootball]

🚨🚨| TB to when KAKA did this at Old Trafford 🤩

[brian robbins @brianrobbins11]

@AntiWokeMemes A

[DailyReality @Viralvid_89]

@realMaalouf Why?

[brian robbins @brianrobbins11]

@TitleistEurope Des Robbins

[Stu’s Football Flashbacks @stusfootyflash]

On this day in 1989, Luton Town’s John Dreyer scored one of the most unfortunate own goals of all time at Hillsborough.

Sometimes life just smashes you in the face. Literally.

[brian robbins @brianrobbins11]

@AntiWokeMemes A

[Owls Extra @OwlsExtra]

To Barry,

Happy Birthday.

Hope you like your present.

Lots of love,

The Former Owner.

[brian robbins @brianrobbins11]

@domhowson agreed, and he has to be careful that he doesn't lose the fans with his team selection
WAWAW

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@benonwine yes

[brian robbins @brianrobbins11]

@LenyYorro Jack Hunt play offs semi final penalty shoot-out v Peterborough

[brian robbins @brianrobbins11]

@QprEver yes