The News Agents Weekend Edition: Inside Sheffield Wednesday's crisis & who's next? - The Sports Agents
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Aug 8, 2025 
Chris Powell, the former assistant coach at Sheffield Wednesday, shares an insider's perspective on the club's financial crisis as players await their wages. He discusses the underlying issues leading to Sheffield's struggles and the urgent need for reforms in football's financial landscape. The conversation extends to the challenges of negotiating player transfers, specifically the implications of Alexander Isak's situation with Liverpool. Powell also critiques the controversial cricket format, The Hundred, questioning its future amidst ongoing discussions about sports management.
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Players Went Unpaid For Months
- Chris Powell recounts players and staff missed pay from March and felt growing unease.
- Payments were sporadic and uncertainty intensified in May and June.
Club Lacked Executive Governance
- Chris Powell says Sheffield Wednesday had no board, CEO or sporting director.
- Staff had no clear person to contact about pay or decisions.
Staff Stayed Briefly Then Set A Deadline
- Chris Powell returned on day one of pre-season to support staff but warned they'd walk away on July 1.
- He said many staff felt helpless supporting players with no answers.