EFL Imposes Registration Embargo on Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday, currently 13th in the Championship, has been placed under a registration embargo by the EFL due to outstanding amounts owed to HM Revenue and Customs. This measure prevents Wednesday from registering new players unless they obtain prior written consent. The Championship club experienced a similar embargo for the identical reason during the previous season. According to a statement reviewed by BBC Radio Sheffield, the club stated they were “looking to resolve the embargo at the earliest possible opportunity”. They further explained, “This is a temporary issue and a consequence of significant and as yet unpaid sums of money owed to the chairman which in turn has impacted on the club’s immediate cashflow.” Information indicates that the club’s players and staff have received their wages. Following 12 games, Wednesday occupies the 13th spot in the Championship standings.