Making a Point: Simon Jordan Criticizes Sheffield Wednesday Owner for Asking Fans for Money

Introduction

In a recent turn of events, Sheffield Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri has asked fans to contribute £100 each to raise £2 million and help save the club from its financial woes. However, this request has not been received well by everyone, including talkSPORT host and former Crystal Palace owner, Simon Jordan. Jordan believes that Chansiri’s request is more about making a statement to fans following criticism on his ownership rather than genuinely expecting them to pay.

A Question of Motive

According to Jordan, Chansiri’s request is a way for him to assert his authority and show fans that he is not solely responsible for the club’s financial troubles. Jordan points out that Chansiri comes from a family with a net worth of three-quarters of a billion pounds and has already invested around £150-160 million in Sheffield Wednesday. Therefore, Jordan questions whether Chansiri’s cash flow problems are significant enough to warrant asking fans for money.

Jordan believes that Chansiri is tired of being told by football fans what he should be doing and is frustrated with the constant criticism of his ownership. However, Jordan acknowledges that being called a custodian while facing economic challenges can be frustrating for any club owner. While he does not condone Chansiri’s behavior, Jordan can relate to the chairman’s perspective.

The Broken Relationship

Despite understanding Chansiri’s frustrations, Jordan does not believe that his approach is admirable or effective in communicating with the fan base. He suggests that the relationship between Chansiri and Sheffield Wednesday fans is likely broken and that the chairman may be looking to sell the club if a suitable buyer comes along.

Cultural Differences and Expectations

Jordan also highlights the cultural differences in terms of Chansiri’s expectations of what people should and shouldn’t say to him. He believes that Chansiri does not actually expect fans to contribute £100 each and is well aware that the majority of the fan base will not be able to afford it. Instead, Jordan suggests that Chansiri is using this request as a way to challenge the notion that he is merely a custodian of the club.

The Price on the Ticket

While acknowledging that there is a two-way transaction between club owners and fans, Jordan emphasizes that the chairman should not have to constantly listen to people telling him that the club is not truly his. He believes that this constant criticism can be detrimental to the chairman’s mental well-being, especially when he is already facing financial challenges.

The Future of Sheffield Wednesday

Considering the strained relationship between Chansiri and the fans, Jordan speculates that Chansiri may eventually step down as the owner of Sheffield Wednesday if a buyer is willing to take over the club. However, he also acknowledges that any potential buyer would need to consider the financial implications of such a purchase.

Conclusion

The request made by Sheffield Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri for fans to contribute £100 each to help save the club has received criticism from talkSPORT host Simon Jordan. Jordan believes that Chansiri’s motive behind this request is more about making a statement to fans rather than genuinely expecting them to pay. He questions whether Chansiri’s cash flow problems are significant enough to warrant asking fans for money and suggests that the relationship between Chansiri and Sheffield Wednesday fans may be broken. While Jordan can relate to Chansiri’s frustrations, he does not believe that his approach is admirable or effective in communicating with the fan base. Ultimately, the future of Sheffield Wednesday remains uncertain, and it will depend on whether a suitable buyer is willing to take over the club.