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Surprising statement by Sheffield Wednesday owner as arch-rivals Sheffield United secure promotion

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Getty Images | Dejphon Chansiri has been the owner of Sheffield Wednesday since January 2015. A consurtium led by Chansiri acquired a 100% stake from Milan Mandaric for £37.5 million. Chansiri's family controls the Thai Union Group which is the world's largest producer of canned tuna.

The Owls saw rivals Sheffield United reach promotion this weekend, and the Sheffield Wednesday owner, Dejphon Chansiri, came with a sensational statement.

Supporters are furious with the club’s owner.

1 May 2019 - 10:28 AM

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