More than most, Wrexham supporters understand the devastating impact poor ownership can have on a football club’s survival. Just 14 years ago, our fans raised over £100,000 in a single day to save Wrexham from expulsion from the Football Conference, after years of mismanagement had brought us to our knees.
Today, Sheffield Wednesday find themselves in a similar situation; a proud, historic club brought to the brink by its owner. This week, Wednesday fans sought permission from Wrexham AFC to display a banner calling for Dejphon Chansiri to sell their club.
The Trust was disappointed to learn that this request has been refused, with the Club citing “political connotations” in the Owls supporters’ message. Given our history, and the solidarity shown to us in our darkest days, we believe this is the wrong decision.
On behalf of our members, the wider Wrexham fanbase and Sheffield Wednesday supporters, we call on the Club to reconsider. Tomorrow should be an opportunity for fans of both sides to stand together – united in the belief that football clubs belong to their communities, not to owners who bring them to the brink of ruin.
Wrexham’s success in recent years should never allow us to forget where we came from, or the importance of solidarity between supporters.
Update @ 15:12 on 22nd August
SWFC Trust have been in touch with WST this afternoon to inform us that Wrexham AFC has reversed their decision and Owls fans will now be permitted to display their banner in the away end at tomorrow’s game. The decision was reversed by the Club due to the pressure from fans across social media and the solidarity shown from the WST.
The Trust would like to acknowledge the Club’s humility and respect for fans – both home and away – in reversing this decision.
Together, we stand as one.
