Club adviser sends message to EFL chiefs over Sheffield Wednesday legal threat

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That is according to former Everton, Aston Villa and Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness, who exclusively told Football Insider he hopes EFL chairman Rick Parry and CEO Trevor Birch “come to their senses” around the Championship side’s situation. That isn’t going to be the end of the penalties as things stand after Storch confirmed Sheffield Wednesday will be deducted 15 points next season.

MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES How EFL can avoid Sheffield Wednesday legal battleIn a statement last week, Storch said his group wants the EFL to recognise the “unique” nature of Sheffield Wednesday’s situation, adding that they “fundamentally disagree” with the decision. DateEvent24 October 2025Deducted 12 points after entering administration1 December 2025Deducted six points for breaching EFL regulations24 December 2025James Bord named as preferred bidder22 February 2026Sheffield Wednesday relegated to League One25 February 2026James Bord pulls out of takeover deal10 March 2026David Storch named as preferred bidderSheffield Wednesday’s timeline of events this seasonSpeaking exclusively to Football Insider, Wyness discussed whether Storch could look to take legal action around another points deduction being imposed.

This is exactly where football has got to take these decisions into itself and not go to the legal fraternity.” Why Sheffield Wednesday money should be kept in footballWyness insisted Sheffield Wednesday’s situation can be resolved by the stakeholders before legal action is necessary. “It’s going back to Chansiri, but it should be kept in football, and this is all about that. 🚨Understand EFL, admins and Arise held important meeting today re SWFC takeover.