01 November 2023 , 16:45
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Sheffield Wednesday have paid an outstanding tax bill just a day after owner Dejphon Chansiri told fed-up fans to stump up £2million to save their beloved club.
The Owls were placed under a registration embargo for non-payment to HMRC last week and Chansiri said the future of the club was now in the hands of long-suffering supporters. In what was the latest in a string of astonishing outbursts, he also hinted players and staff may not be paid in time, citing a domino effect from funds owed to him in his personal business life.
However, wages were paid in full on Tuesday and Chansiri has now confirmed the HMRC payment has also been satisfied. The Thai businessman also sought to clarify why he asked supporters for money to rescue their club.
"I can confirm that all our players and staff have been paid their salaries in full," he said. "I can also confirm that the outstanding HMRC amount has been satisfied and the EFL embargo will be lifted.
"Regarding my interview, I agreed to do this because I was asked and I wish to be as transparent as possible. I was asked questions and provided the answers at that time. The business world moves very quickly which I stressed. I received funds due to me which allowed me to transfer funds to the club. Money owed to me was late and this had the potential to impact on the club.
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"I explained there is a big difference between cashflow and cash in the bank. Money is moved around in business on a daily basis and the current financial climate is impacting on cashflow for businesses all around the world. Thankfully, as far as we are concerned, the issue is now resolved.
"Which brings me to the situation of fans donating money to save your club. When I was asked what would happen if money owed to me was not paid in time, I said if 20,000 fans paid £100 each it would resolve the issue. I was making the situation totally clear if I did not have the available funds but ultimately it did not come to that.
Wednesday are languishing at the bottom of the Championship table after a dreadful start (Getty Images)"In business, what happens today can be very different tomorrow and right now this is finished. As I said in the interview, there are no ‘games’ here, this was a serious situation. I understand that some things are hard to hear, and believe me, some things are hard to say. The bottom line is that Sheffield Wednesday means everything to me and I will always try my best and do my best for our club, today and tomorrow."
Wednesday are languishing at the bottom of the Championship table and are already on to their second manager of the campaign. German boss Danny Rohl picked up his first victory in charge over Rotherham at Hillsborough on Sunday.