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A new BBC documentary looks at Sheffield Wednesday's turbulent spell under controversial former owner Dejphon Chansiri and the search for a new buyer.
Dejphon Chansiri (through translater), March 2015: "I intend to respect the wonderfully rich heritage, the club and its supporters are rightly proud of. " Supporter Natalie Briggs in 2026: "I remember watching that and thinking, this could the the start of something good. " Sheffield Wednesday, and their long-suffering fans, could be on the verge of a new era of "hope".
That's what new preferred bidder David Storch told BBC Radio Sheffield last week as his consortium entered an exclusive period of negotiation with administrators. If their purchase goes ahead, it could end a decade of false hope, debt, fans' protests, administration and relegation. A new BBC documentary 'Selling Sheffield Wednesday' covers all the lead up to the ousting of controversial former owner Chansiri and the struggles since then to secure a buyer and achieve stability.
It features interviews with the likes of former captain Barry Bannan, loyal supporters, financial experts and administrators. You can watch the whole programme on BBC Iplayer. Latest Sheffield Wednesday news, analysis and fan views Listen to Sheffield Wednesday content on BBC Sounds