Lisa Thompson-cox

🏳️‍🌈I am me. Loving my childhood sport, loving life once more. Wednesday til i die My views are my own

[Lisa Thompson-cox @lisahulkcox]

@michaelestorch Best day of my life 💙🤍💙🤍WAWAW back at you

[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 Star SWFC @TheStarOwls]

Sheffield Wednesday takeover collapses - James Bord-led consortium withdraws from process https://t.co/nqelbNSPvS #SWFC

[Sheffield Flourish @ShefFlourish]

Lisa's down at the @syptweet #blackhistorymonth2024 event with a stall at the @SheffieldUnited ground. They are talking about the police race action plan and making policing better for Black people (and there is some great music🎶)!
Say hi to Lisa if you're going down there!

[Sheffield Flourish @ShefFlourish]

*3 DAYS TO GO*
Don't miss out on a great night of live music - 7 acts with @JUNGLE_LION_SKA headlining!
🎟️https://t.co/5p1b9kakfT
⏲️Fri 11 Oct 6-10:30pm
📍@corpsheffield
Just £12 a ticket and all for a great cause ❤️
Pls RT

[SOAR 🍊 @soarcommunity]

Celebrate #WorldMentalHealthDay and support the Sheffield Mental Health Guide with @ShefFlourish next Friday 🥳

[Sheffield Flourish @ShefFlourish]

Great article in @SheffieldStar about Rich and the festival we're putting on together to raise funds and mental health awareness https://t.co/PwGZQeNfXe

[Lisa Thompson-cox @lisahulkcox]

Grab your ticket now for the Flourish Festival! https://t.co/0L43n8Zajv… Fri 11 Oct; 6-10:30pm Unforgettable night of live music. South Yorkshire's finest, plus Hollows from Manchester while supporting mental health projects empowering our community. Don’t miss out! Please RT!

[Derek Dooley Football Academy @AcademyDerek]

The junior team are very excited to start their football journey in the new Saturn league on Sunday
They are a great bunch of lads of firming lovely friendships 👍
Have a great first match day

[Julie Callaghan @JC_SHCFA]

First league games for SHCA Pan-disability league and the Women’s Feel Good league. Memory of the day, U12 playing in a game for the first time, never scored before, scores 4. Never underestimate the power of football, creating memories that last a lifetime x

[Sheffield & Hallamshire Flourish League @SHFlourishLeag]

Shout out for Ladies Team to join our Feel Good Meantal Health & Wellbeing League....1 Potential space available Open age..... Non aggressive looking to play a match 1 month from this Sunday 29th September please DM me Lisa Thompson-cox Secretary.....@JC_SHCFA

[Sheffield & Hallamshire Flourish League @SHFlourishLeag]

Excited for this Sunday the Feel Good Ladies Division Kicks Off The First Mental Health and Well-being strand for Ladies of The flourish League @JC_SHCFA @SHCFA @SevenHillsAFC @DoncasterTitans @YorkshireWFC @SufcSouthYorks #footballformentalhealth

[Lisa Thompson-cox @lisahulkcox]

@JC_SHCFA Really exciting can't wait for Sunday

[Julie Callaghan @JC_SHCFA]

The SHCFA Pan-Disability league KO this weekend. A new junior league for U12’s. Looking forward to seeing everyone, enjoying this wonderful game. More exciting events and programmes coming in 24/25.

[Lisa Thompson-cox @lisahulkcox]

@JC_SHCFA Really happy to be part of this can't wait bring on Sunday

[Julie Callaghan @JC_SHCFA]

Coming this season will be a Journey to Inclusion conference. If your club hasn’t got a disability session or team and you would like to know more about this event that will help to on your journey to being inclusive this is an event you won’t want to miss

[Lisa Thompson-cox @lisahulkcox]

This is great news for our new football season with the Sheffield Hallamshire Flourish League @JC_SHCFA #footballformentalhealth

[Lisa Thompson-cox @lisahulkcox]

@soditsheffield @ShefFlourish @SheffMHG @SheffieldMind @MixedupMindful Nope

[S.O.D.I.T 💙 you're stronger than you think 💪 @soditsheffield]

The results are in ....