Gareth Rowbotham

Married to @nicky1234 Dad of 3 #swfc #wawaw Fam of #Disney #Marvel #Starwars #Prince #Foodie #Francophile #bmw #bmwz3m looking for a #cure #type1Diabetes

[Gareth Rowbotham @curesam]

We are in!! Can’t wait!!! #swfc

[Gareth Rowbotham @curesam]

@Bcards85 Was doing it on phone and laptop but it’s finallyworked!!!! PHEW - just went black after 25 minutes of refreshing!!! Weird!

[Gareth Rowbotham @curesam]

Why is it grey??? #swfc

[Gareth Rowbotham @curesam]

@Victoria1867 It’s worked!!!! PHEW

[Gareth Rowbotham @curesam]

@Victoria1867 Just worried I won’t get to keep my seat!!! 🤔

[Gareth Rowbotham @curesam]

@Victoria1867 Yeah… me too!!!

[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

[Gareth Rowbotham @curesam]

@kath48owls 💙

[Gareth Rowbotham @curesam]

#wednesday legends! #wawaw #swfc #uto

[Gareth Rowbotham @curesam]

@Leathamvoase Dunno. He came running over straight away and was desperately looking for someone, either in a box or in directors box!

[Gareth Rowbotham @curesam]

We’ve got #Bannan #wawaw #swfc #uto

[Gareth Rowbotham @curesam]

Another packed out #hillsborough under the lights! 3 points please! #wawaw #swfc #uto

[Gareth Rowbotham @curesam]

@fitts1867 Nearly!! I’m very lucky that my season tickets are directly behind the home dugout, next to the tunnel! Had some proper memories - the night against Peterborough was incredible with all the players & staff all around us!!!

[Gareth Rowbotham @curesam]

He’s gone! We have our club back! #wawaw #uto #swfc

[Gareth Rowbotham @curesam]

Saw this at the game on Saturday - just genius. Whoever came up with at the club should get a raise!!!! @swfc should put it on https://t.co/hKtDHcWgSX #wawaw #swfc #uto

[Football Heaven @footballheaven]

📺 The full video that was shown on the big screen at Hillsborough ten minutes before kick-off between Sheffield Wednesday and Oxford United… the day after the club went into administration #SWFC

[Gareth Rowbotham @curesam]

@footballheaven Genius!

[Juliet Samuel @CitySamuel]

My @thetimes column: Why I changed my mind about the ECHR

[Gareth Rowbotham @curesam]

What a way to celebrate #YorkshireDay2025 …!!!

[Yorkshire CCC @YorkshireCCC]

YORKSHIRE WIN!!!!

Five for Milnes. Sussex 195 all out. An innings and 128-run win secures 22 points and moves us out of the bottom two in Division One.

Crocombe caught behind with a beauty. Outstanding.

#YORvSUS

https://t.co/EuIL4ZYhSu

[Tickhill Velo Club @TickhillVelo]

The clock is ticking to our Open 10 TT 02/08/24. TT & Road bike categories with equal prize pots. We’ve had a full event in past years so don't leave it too late!
@TeamSwiftTT @thurcroftcc @TrainSharpJon @TrentValleyRC @ClarionCC @WeaverValleyCC @wheelbasecycles @YorksWoldsCycle

[Tickhill Velo Club @TickhillVelo]

The clock is ticking to our Open 10 TT 02/08/25. TT & Road bike categories with equal prize pots. We’ve had a full event in past years so don't leave it too late!
@YorkCycleworks @HarworthCC @HVWheelers @cycleholmfirth @HSWheelers @HullThursdayRC @IlkleyCycling @Langsettrt