10 Pints of Smiths

The letter has now been sent. For those saying it’s a bit embarrassing—I get it, to some extent I agree. But based on what I read, the cringey, over-the-top style was probably the only way to stand a chance of it actually being read. Its a cultural thing! Do I think it’ll be read, let alone replied to? Honestly, No.. But my logic came from the article in The Times, which suggested DC holds the Thai King in such high regard that he even had someone he believed to be a distant relative attending Wednesday matches. So, in the unlikely event the King of Thailand reads the letter and reaches out to Chansiri, I figured he’d absolutely lose it and agree to anything, but maybe he'll tell him to sell his palace to.. As for the laughing emojis—no offence taken at all. I even added one myself. -

I will be posting it tomorrow, but feel free to post it yourself. A mail blitz can't do any harm. What good it does remains to be seen, but anythings worth a try.

It will be posted tomorrow.

If anyone else wishes to write to him, the best hope of it reaching him (or more likely one of his underlings) is to write to: Postal Address Office of His Majesty’s Principal Private Secretary The Grand Palace, Na Phralan Road Bangkok 10200, Thailand

To His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn, King of Thailand, Your Majesty, I write to you not as a statesman nor dignitary, but as a devoted supporter of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club—a historic institution in English football, founded in 1867 and cherished by generations. Today, I appeal to your sense of honour, dignity, and the pride of the Thai people, which you so nobly represent. The current chairman of Sheffield Wednesday, Mr. Dejphon Chansiri, a Thai national, has presided over a period of deepening crisis. His refusal to sell the club, despite widespread calls from supporters and the evident deterioration of its sporting and financial health, has led to a painful erosion of trust, hope, and identity among the fanbase. The club, once a proud pillar of community and competition, now languishes in disarray. Your Majesty, Thailand is a nation known for its grace, resilience, and pride. Thai culture is admired globally for its warmth, wisdom, and dignity. Yet, the actions—or inactions—of Mr. Chansiri now cast a shadow, not only over our beloved club, but by extension, over the reputation of Thai stewardship in the eyes of the international sporting community. This is not a matter of politics, but of principle. Football clubs are more than businesses—they are cultural institutions, woven into the fabric of their cities. When they suffer, communities suffer. And when leadership fails to act in the best interest of those communities, it becomes a moral concern. I humbly ask that Your Majesty consider using your symbolic influence to encourage Mr. Chansiri to reflect on the damage being done—not only to Sheffield Wednesday, but to the honour of Thai representation abroad. Intervention need not be forceful; even a gesture of concern from the highest seat of Thai dignity could inspire a change of heart. We believe in redemption. We believe in dignity. And we believe that the Thai people, through your example, can show the world what true leadership looks like. With deepest respect and hope. Sheffield, England Supporter of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club ---

Charles Valery. Iorfa. M. Lowe. Palmer Chalobah Ingelsson. Bannan. McNiel. Ugbo. J. Lowe Subs Cads Otebayo Fussier Shipston Olaf ? ?

While there's no knowing if he'll eventually sign a new deal, the fact that Baz has stuck around through all this crap when he could easily have said "stuff it, I've had enough, and I'm far too old for all this bull s**t, it would be easier to move on for the last couple of years of my career' speaks volumes of his loyalty to the club and fans. What a guy! Someone who has without doubt earned ledgendary status in my view. I'm sorry if this level of appreciation has been expressed before in other threads, but sat here, half intoxicated with bloody work in the morning, I felt compelled to start a thread about the man. I hope beyond his playing career, he sticks around in some capacity because I can no longer imagine him any where else.

Factor 6, ok for a bit then you'll quickly get burnt

If HMRC apply to the Courts for a winding up order, the club ownership has about 7 days in which it can place its self in Admin, to suspend the winding up process of liquidating the company. This happened when Mandaric took over..

DC.. Glad to see you back Danny. Much has happened since you went off on your jollies. We can no longer pay fees for players for the next 3 transfer windows. Also, only a maximum of 23 permitted players are now allowed and a maximum of 7k per week can be paid to any players we can bring in. Some players are still waiting for Mays pay but I've got this. Skipper not signed yet, same with a couple of others. Here's a list that Paxo has drawn up, I didn't think Anguilla was a real country me sen, but there you go, Paxo says we can get loads from there. Oh, and Danny, I expect top 6, no more excuses.

We won't go bust because it would make no sense for DC to not take one of the current offers on the table, however unpalatable, before that happens; as it'd still be far more than what he'd get back if the clubs assets were liquidated. It's different to the pre Mandaric take over in that we don't have a huge amount of external debt, most of what's owed is owed to DC.

It's not just the transfer ban we have to worry about unfortunately. I've been reading through the EFL Regs and it aint over yet! That just relates to us hitting the 30 day combined period of late payments to players in a 12 month period. The charges against the club, once they've likely laughed out our appeal, will likely result in referral to the EFL disciplinary panel, who can then dish out further sanctions including: points deductions (amount to be decided by the panel), a player registration ban (so not just a ban on transfer/ loan fees, but a ban on bringing any new players in full stop, even if no fees involved), to more unlikely sanctions like expulsion!

It all ends very quickly

DC Come back to work now DR or else what? DC Or else I won't pay your wages again DR Do it, I'll tear up my cotract and leave for free DC Dam it, I'll pay you then and you'll have no other choice but to come back. DR I'll just resign DC I'll put you on gardening leave until someone coughs up the compo DR but no one will DC see you on Monday then

Taking his coaching badges ready for next season

Little Runt Part 4 People often ask me 'at what point did it all start to go wrong' and expect my reply to be the play off final, or Huddersfield in the semis the year after. No, the tipping point for me was the day little Fernando refused to board the coach down to Norwich. When Carlos called me in a panic and explained he was refusing to get on, I was confused, and asked if he was travel sick or if he'd had some sort of premonition like in 'Final Destination'. Turns out he was upset at me for refusing a bid. A couple of days later I chastised him my office like a true father figure would. He was on the verge of tears, but then so was I, I'd just turned down 10 million quid. To be continued

Little Runt Part 3 No sooner had the ink dried, and the strange looking Serb had sped off in his Mercedes, that I got down to the business of building my empire. I immediatly summoned a meeting with the first team coach, a strange fella if ever there was one. He kept repeating "as such" over and over. At first I thought he was attempting to speak my native language and I was touched, but eventually, it became annoying, and he simply had to go. No bother, as father used to say, "there's plenty more fish in the sea" or at least there was until stocks started dwindling. It was at this time I was first introduced to my good friend Paxi, a slippery fella if ever there was one. But he would prove to be very useful in those early days, none more so than when arranging the transportation of my beloved golden elephants. I must confess I was hoping for the real thing, but SAG had some reservations about them roaming the car park on match days. To be continued....

'Little Runt' Part 2.... The voyage to England was treacherous. It would've been much easier to travel by plane, but I was determined to heed my father's advice and be frugle with my money. So, I hopped on board one of father's cargo ships, destined for some place called Portsmouth. As I lay amongst the crates of canned Tuna, my thoughts were occupied by the impending meeting I had with some Serbian businessman, who'd contacted me a few days earlier. He had a proposition for me, to buy his football club, and for a bargain price at that. This'll show father I thought, imagining his face the first time he saw me on TV, being hoisted in the air by a bunch of common folk, my name reverberating around the stadium after leading them back to the Premier league. Open top buses, tea with the queen, the world was my oyster now..... To be continued...

An extract from 'Little Runt' "The runt of the family", I'd often here this remark spoken in hushed tones. I remeber vividly one eveing, at a family gathering, hearing my uncle ask my father "so what are you going to do with that one?. 'The boys become a man, will you incorporate him into the sea food business?" Not a chance!" my father snapped, "My life's works at bloody stake" A few days later, Father sat me down, and stared at me in that stern way he'd always looked at me, not bothering to hide the sense of shame and embarrassment he felt I'd always brought upon the family name. "Listen, son, it's time you moved on and found your own way in the world. There's no place for you in the family business, that's for sure, but that's ok, because I know your future lies elsewhere, a long, long way from here. So, I'm going to give you some money, and you can do one of two things with it, you can either gamble it all away on Casinos and skirt, or you can find yourself a solid investment opportunity. The choice is yours, but let me make one thing clear, when it's gone, it's gone, do not even think of coming back for more'. As I sat at that moment,pondering my future, I remember thinking to myself, I'll prove you bast**ds wrong! To be continued...

The depressing thing is, with Chancer still in charge, we can either look forward to them lauding it over us with their Premier leage status next year, or another likely double over us and with Röhl gone, and a rag tag bunch of bargain basement free signings, probably by bigger scorelines.

I'd start those with the smallest mortgage

3-5-2 Beadle Ihiekwe M.Lowe Palmer (not ideal but it's not working in defence so has to be worth a try) Valery Hatsuse Charles Bannan Armstrong Ugbo (wish I could say Smith but he's just more effective from the bench) Gassama (in a floating role)

Get in Wednesday. Smith and Armstrong made the difference off the bench tonight. Max Lowe also good again.