Fans are frustrated with ShHopes of such occurring at Hillsborough less than four months after the Josh Windass victory were completely unfounded. Wembley has been wasted.
effield Wednesday because they wasted their biggest opportunity in decades.
Momentum and unity were two things that Sheffield Wednesday entered this season with that money can’t buy, but then a grenade was hurled at Middlewood Road.
Those two crazy weeks in May are the kind of experiences that football clubs should capture and build upon in order to alter their trajectory, forge new ties, and develop new fan bases.
Even though things weren’t perfect last season—there were still divides at some points—there was at least a sense that Wednesday’s return to the Championship would be accompanied by stability, continuity, and familiarity.
Looking at Wednesday right now is like looking at a team that is empty—empty of victories, empty of confidence, empty of cohesion. Fans are fighting among themselves, protest talk is prevalent, and support for owner Dejphon Chansiri is at an all-time low.
Since he frequently asserts that he is the family’s head and will bear responsibility, it is his fault when grievances are lodged regarding management decisions, ticket costs, and shirt pricing. There is no escaping the truth that Wednesday’s chairman was the man who had the power to capture the good energy and use it to create the future; instead, he tore them to pieces notwithstanding all the words that have been written and uttered.
It’s difficult for those who identify as Wednesdays to identify any positives from the previous few months. After a series of forums, statements, and back-and-forths, the man who finally seemed to be getting the team to pull in the same direction left, along with his entire crew. As a result, the team’s devoted supporters have grown further estranged from them.
‘Apathy’ was a phrase that was frequently used during the Covid-19 pandemic’s relegation season, and it is currently making a comeback. People are staying away because the ticket costs are too high, and because the team is struggling at the bottom of the standings, there is no justification for charging champagne prices for football.Apathy is only a portion of the issue, though, as things elsewhere are moving in a more militant direction. Vandalism has occurred, Chansiri-hating slogans are growing more prevalent, and larger protests are being organized as supporters try to be heard. They are frustrated, sad, angry, and disillusioned. They are also enraged.
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