Protests outside King Power Stadium

Supporters used banners and a plane to pressure owner Dejphon Chansiri to sell Sheffield Wednesday during a match at King Power Stadium.

Chansiri Out Triggers Fan Protests at Sheffield Wednesday

Around 2,000 Sheffield Wednesday fans gathered outside Leicester City's King Power Stadium as banners and a plane circled overhead bearing the message Dejphon Chansiri Out. Inside the venue, seats were left empty to signal discontent while Wednesday briefly led before losing 2-1, a result that did little to dampen the protests. The display underscored a long simmering dispute over ownership and direction at Hillsborough.

The protest highlights a clash between fans and ownership, with the supporters’ trust leader saying the movement shows unity but also fear for the club’s future. The piece contrasts Leicester City’s recent ownership legacy, remembered for community work and success, with Wednesday’s uneasy period under Chansiri. It notes the owner has not engaged with supporters, deepening frustration among many fans and raising questions about the club’s governance.

Ownership battles in football reveal how fans can shift momentum when money and identity collide. This episode shows that a club is not just a business; it is part of a city’s social fabric. A sustained lack of communication from leadership risks eroding trust and sponsorship just as the team seeks stability.

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The next chapter will test how much a club can recover its voice with its city behind it.