Earlier this month the Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust called a Fans Forum event to take place this Wednesday, June 11 at Wadsley WMC on Halifax Road. With the club in a state of flux with financial issues shrouding their summer, with many players and non-football employees still without their full pay for May as of The Star’s understanding on Tuesday morning.

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The Trust forum will encourage supporters present to share their concerns and thoughts on the state of the club both presently and moving forward – with the Trust itself set to present a 10-page vision for the future of Wednesday that was originally thought-up by the ultimately ill-fated ‘umbrella group’ that comprised of a number of fan groups and Owls supporters.

The seven-point plan highlights certain principles for club infrastructure to adhere to going forward – with fan experience and sensible practice firmly in mind. The Trust accepts there is no ‘re-inventing the wheel’ to the ideas and that is simply acts as a ‘starting point’ from which it is suggested any future plan at S6 can work from. It’s proposals aim to bring about ‘A Better Wednesday’.

“We know things appear bleak for Sheffield Wednesday at the moment but we have a clear vision for what we want our club to look like in the future,” said Trust chair Ian Bennett. “None of the things we are asking for are rocket science – they are simple good practice for any professional sports business.

“The Trust will campaign for the delivery of the improvements we have outlined in ‘A Better Wednesday’ consistently, whoever owns the club. We will work positively with any owner who will work with us to make Sheffield Wednesday a successful club which is in touch with its supporters and the local community.”

‘Really happy’ – Sheffield Wednesday man wants to stay at Hillsborough amid interest from elsewhere

Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Pierce Charles has said he is ‘really happy’ at Hillsborough.

Sheffield Wednesday could face a battle to keep hold of the stopper down the line amid ‘growing interest’ from elsewhere, as per The Star. SWFC finished 12th in the table this past season and are gearing up for another year in the Championship.

Charles, 19, became their number one during the latter stages of the last campaign ahead of Brighton and Hove Albion loanee James Beadle. He is under contract in South Yorkshire until June 2027.

In this latest update regarding his situation, he has said, as per an interview with the Belfast Telegraph: “I’m so happy at Sheffield Wednesday right now. There’s nothing that could make me leave at this point. I’m playing and I’m really happy there.”

Regarding Northern Ireland’s upcoming game against Iceland, he said: “That makes me so proud, especially to do it back in Northern Ireland… There’s nothing better, really, and hopefully, we will continue our good form at home on Tuesday. I’m really looking forward to it and being back in front of the Windsor crowd for one last time this season. I can’t wait. I just want Tuesday to come now.”

Sheffield Wednesday latest regarding Pierce Charles

Sheffield Wednesday will hope that Charles stays put for next term at least. SWFC are under no pressure to sell him anytime soon unless an offer that they can’t refuse comes in for his signature.

The Northern Ireland international, who has seven caps under his belt, joined the Owls back in 2021. Prior to his move, he rose up through the academy ranks at Manchester City and was a regular for the Premier League giants at various different youth levels.