Sheffield Wednesday, founded in 1867, faces severe financial difficulties threatening their upcoming season. The club’s proud history includes a stunning 1991 League Cup victory over Manchester United, the last time a non-top division team won a major trophy. The team has experienced remarkable moments, including playoff comebacks, but now uncertainty looms over their season opener against Leicester City, with protests organized against owner Dejphon Chansiri reflecting fans' frustrations. Despite a rich history with multiple trophies, the club struggles to maintain relevance after 25 years outside the Premier League.
In April 1991, John Sheridan scored the winner for Sheffield Wednesday against Manchester United in the League Cup final, and that 1-0 victory was an even bigger shock than you might think: to this day it's the last time a club playing outside the top division of English football won a major trophy.
Today, with the club in desperate financial trouble, such heights seem further away than ever. Such is the dire situation at Hillsborough that there's no certainty they will take to the field for their season opener against Leicester City on Sunday.
Wednesday, who finished third in the second tier to gain promotion, beat a United side who finished sixth in the old First Division. And while the club have enjoyed some remarkable stories in recent years -- including pulling off the greatest comeback in EFL playoff history, and avoiding relegation from a seemingly impossible position two seasons ago -- it's that day at Wembley that remains etched in history.
Wednesday fans to protest in opening Championship game - Röhl leaves Sheffield Wednesday 12 days before season.
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