Rohl and Chansiri saga is threatening to turn things toxic at Sheffield Wednesday.
As such, the stand-off between Rohl and Chansiri doesn’t appear to have an ending in sight just yet, as the fires continue to be fanned further between the pair.
Rohl revealed back in December that no talks between him and the Wednesday owner had taken place regarding a transfer plan for the January window, with Chansiri then claiming halfway through said window that no progress had been made towards having that critical conversation.
The 35-year-old boss is one of the most widely respected young managers in the game, and is adored by the Wednesday faithful for guiding the club away from the serious threat of relegation last season, before turning them into play-off contenders during the first half of this term.
He’s also made clear on numerous occasions his love for the club, as well as his desire to stay. It was only in December that he said: “The most important key point is that I’m here and I decide to stay here. I feel very well.”
| Sheffield Wednesday’s next four fixtures (after Leeds United) | |
|---|---|
| Opponent | Date |
| Bristol Ciy (H) | Wed, 22 Jan |
| QPR (A) | Sat, 25 Jan |
| Luton Town (H) | Sat, 1 Feb |
| West Brom (A) | Sat, 8 Feb |
“This is a fantastic club that has taken me to heart and I feel exactly the same way,” he said after signing his contract extension last year.
“It was never in my mind to be anywhere else but Hillsborough. I feel at home here, the fans have been incredible, they have shown myself and my staff nothing but kindness since the first day.”
However, every manager has their breaking point, and this ongoing dispute with Chansiri can only be pushing him closer towards that.
Therefore, Rohl and Chansiri must find a way to resolve their differences imminently, otherwise they risk seeing a real opportunity to bolster their play-off credentials via the transfer market slip so avoidably through their fingers.
Given Rohl’s popularity among Owls supporters, should this situation continue to go unresolved for much longer, the mood among the fanbase could quickly turn nasty. Something which would be a real shame for the club given how strong of a season their team are having on the pitch.
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