Dejphon Chansiri
Dejphon Chansiri is a Thai businessman and the chairman of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club, having acquired the club in January 2015. He is part of the Chansiri family, which controls the Thai Union Group, the world’s largest producer of canned tuna. Under his leadership, the club has faced various financial challenges, including the recent issue of delayed player salaries due to cashflow problems, which have raised concerns among fans and stakeholders. Chansiri has been involved in significant financial decisions for the club, including the controversial sale of Hillsborough stadium to himself to address financial regulations.
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Dejphon Chansiri is the owner of Sheffield Wednesday, facing protests from the club's supporters.
Leicester add to Wednesday’s woes
Taiwan· 2025-08-12
Chansiri is the owner of Sheffield Wednesday and has faced criticism from fans regarding his decision-making.
Sheffield Wednesday financial crisis: Fans tell BBC how they are impacted
United Kingdom· 2025-08-06
Dejphon Chansiri has been accused of violating EFL regulations.
Sheffield Wednesday i bisarr situasjon – risikerer å måtte avlyse serieåpningen
Norway· 2025-08-03
Dejphon Chansiri is the unpopular owner of Sheffield Wednesday, facing criticism for the club's financial crisis.
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Sweden· 2025-08-02Dejphon Chansiri is the owner of Sheffield Wednesday, facing scrutiny over the club's financial crisis.
Sheffield Wednesday: EFL increasingly concerned over financial crisis and fixture fulfilmentUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-01
Dejphon Chansiri is facing criticism from Sheffield Wednesday supporters due to financial issues during his ownership.
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Iceland· 2025-04-01Dejphon Chansiri is the chairman of Sheffield Wednesday and is working to resolve the club's cashflow issues.
Sheffield Wednesday fail to pay players due to ‘temporary cashflow’ problems | Sheffield WednesdayUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-01