Guardascione, Walton Penner and Fat Vegetables – Inside the madness of Sheffield Wednesday’s crazy year

Marking one year since Sheffield Wednesday entered administration and ended Dejphon Chansiri's ownership, details have emerged regarding the chaotic takeover process. Key revelations include a late £47.5 million bid from a consortium calling themselves 'The Fat Vegetables' led by James Bord, which was later withdrawn. Additionally, the club was eventually taken over by US consortium Arise after multiple collapsed negotiations.

Other uncovered details include an aborted July 2025 deal with Italian businessman Francesco Guardascione that collapsed due to a lack of funds. Following Chansiri's exit, administrators discovered rooms full of unsold merchandise that the former owner refused to discount, alongside severe internal operational issues such as outdated computers and improperly managed data protection roles.