Sheffield Wednesday

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Manchester City re-sign former academy goalkeeper Pierce Charles, loan him to QPR

The 20-year-old left City's academy in 2022 to gain first team football with Sheffield Wednesday, and returns of a five-year contract.

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Aston Villa’s Louie Barry in advanced talks to join Sheffield Wednesday

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Aston Villa finalising sale of defender Sil Swinkels to Sheffield Wednesday

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Barcelona could win the title against Real Madrid. But what are the most damaging rival defeats?

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Sheffield Wednesday takeover completed by David Storch, 15-point League One deduction waived

Philip Buckingham and Matt Slater Comments count 60

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The Business of Football: A 10-year anniversary EFL special, plus League Two takeover talk

Our regular column also takes in Leagues One and Two adding a Championship-style PSR backstop to their SCMP approach. Confused? Read on

Matt Slater Comments count 16

Sheffield Wednesday: David Storch named as preferred bidder, club to have 15-point League One deduction

Despite the winning bid, Wednesday will start next season in League One on minus 15 points.

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Tottenham Hotspur v Sheffield Wednesday League One Match Programme 18.10.1986

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Sheffield Wednesday v Chelsea 1991-1992 Division 1 Ticket 07/12/1991

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Why the EFL voted to expand the Championship play-offs to six teams

League One and League Two are yet to follow suit – but it's surely only a matter of time

Matt Slater Comments count 65

Championship play-offs expanded: Why EFL is increasing routes into Premier League

The team finishing eighth in the Championship will get the chance to win promotion to the top flight under the expanded play-off structure.

Philip Buckingham Comments count 149

On the road with the fans of the most hopeless team in English football

Sheffield Wednesday have succumbed to the earliest relegation in EFL history – but the loyalty of their supporters cannot be doubted

Richard Sutcliffe Comments count 65

Sheffield Wednesday preferred bidder, led by James Bord, withdraws from process to buy club

The club has been in administration since October and its relegation to League One was confirmed last weekend.

Matt Slater Comments count 85

Sheffield Wednesday, relegated at their city rivals. This was the ultimate humiliation

The Championship's bottom side, who have endured one of the most miserable seasons in EFL history, had their fate sealed at Bramall Lane

Richard Sutcliffe Comments count 18

Sheffield Wednesday suffer earliest relegation in English Football League history

The Championship club's defeat to city rivals Sheffield United has left them on minus seven points, 41 from safety.

Jessica Hopkins Comments count 53

EFL clubs to vote on expanding Championship play-offs

The 72 clubs in the EFL will vote on increasing the number of spots from four to six at a meeting in March.

Philip Buckingham Comments count 100

Mid-tier Premier League clubs and the awkward art of reinvention

Too often mid-tier clubs hit a ceiling in the elite and, whether through ownership issues or poor recruitment, find themselves spiralling

Steve Madeley and Chris Weatherspoon Comments count 70

Nine Championship clubs have changed their manager this season - what happened next?

There has been a high turnover of managers in the second tier this season, but does making a change mean an upturn in results?

Gregg Evans Comments count 10

Who are the hardest club in England to support?

The Athletic spends time with fans who have endured miserable results, injustice and the tedium of stagnation in the same division for years

Michael Walker Comments count 130

New York Red Bulls closing in on deal for U.S. goalkeeper Ethan Horvath: Sources

Horvath, 30, spent the first half of the season on loan at Sheffield Wednesday from Cardiff.

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Manchester United's Harry Amass joins Norwich on loan, Toby Collyer set for Hull

Amass spent the first half of the season at Sheffield Wednesday while Collyer returned from a loan spell at West Bromwich Albion.

Laurie Whitwell and Mark Critchley Comments count 25

Chelsea close on signing Sheffield Wednesday's Yisa Alao, Manchester United remain in talks

Alao has made five appearances for Wednesday’s first-team this season, playing a total of 186 minutes across all competitions.

Laurie Whitwell, Simon Johnson and more Comments count 59

Consortium led by James Bord selected as Sheffield Wednesday preferred bidder

The bid beat a group led by American investor John McEvoy and the Chicago-based Storch family, and former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley

Matt Slater Comments count 35

Sheffield Wednesday takeover: Three bidders remain, including Mike Ashley

Wednesday are bottom of the Championship after being deducted 18 points for entering administration.

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FA Cup third-round draw: Macclesfield vs. Crystal Palace, Liverpool vs. Barnsley, Wrexham vs. Nottingham Forest

Premier League leaders Arsenal will travel to Championship Portsmouth, and Chelsea will visit Charlton Athletic.

Ali Rampling Comments count 64

Sheffield Wednesday deducted further six points by EFL, ex-owner Dejphon Chansiri given three-year ban

The latest deduction means Wednesday will be 27 points from safety after 18 rounds of the Championship.

Colin Millar and Philip Buckingham Comments count 63

Sheffield Wednesday targeted by six bidders, administrators want at least £30m

Championship club's administrator reveals takeover latest and how a £1m loan from a fan has helped ease immediate concerns

Philip Buckingham Comments count 39

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The Business of Football: A 10-year anniversary EFL special, plus League Two takeover talk

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Sheffield Wednesday preferred bidder, led by James Bord, withdraws from process to buy club

Sheffield Wednesday, relegated at their city rivals. This was the ultimate humiliation

Sheffield Wednesday suffer earliest relegation in English Football League history

EFL clubs to vote on expanding Championship play-offs

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New York Red Bulls closing in on deal for U.S. goalkeeper Ethan Horvath: Sources

Manchester United's Harry Amass joins Norwich on loan, Toby Collyer set for Hull

Chelsea close on signing Sheffield Wednesday's Yisa Alao, Manchester United remain in talks

Consortium led by James Bord selected as Sheffield Wednesday preferred bidder

Sheffield Wednesday takeover: Three bidders remain, including Mike Ashley

FA Cup third-round draw: Macclesfield vs. Crystal Palace, Liverpool vs. Barnsley, Wrexham vs. Nottingham Forest

Sheffield Wednesday deducted further six points by EFL, ex-owner Dejphon Chansiri given three-year ban

Sheffield Wednesday targeted by six bidders, administrators want at least £30m

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