Strike to cancel the warm-up match! Xie players issued a statement protesting wage arrears

Hupu, August 5th, the Championship team Sheffield was scheduled to have a pre-season friendly match with Premier League promoted Burnley last weekend, but the game was eventually cancelled due to the group strike of the players. After the game, Xie Wednesday players issued a joint statement, publicly expressing their serious dissatisfaction with the club's long-term wage arrears.

Statement from Sheffield Wednesday players

"As we all know, the club's players, coaching staff and staff have been affected by salary deferrals and arrears.

"This period is very worrying for our players. Although we are often the focus of attention, we are not the only ones affected. We stand with all the affected colleagues in the club to express support.

"The professional and personal lives of players and staff have been tangible. We are deeply concerned about the lack of clarity in the current situation and are concerned about when this issue will be resolved.

"The players' decision to withdraw from the originally scheduled warm-up match with Burnley was not a rash or unconsidered decision. We are very clear that this will make fans more worried, but we also hope that everyone can understand the difficult situation we are currently in.

"We want to assure the fans that there is no and will never be any 'smash' situation on the training ground. Each of us is training with all our might, supporting each other, and supporting the coaching team.

"However, like you, we hope to focus on our performance on the court and the upcoming new season. This time is indeed very difficult and we have clearly expressed our willingness to the club to resolve this issue as soon as possible to avoid a decision similar to refusing to participate in a game against Burnley again in the future. Only in this way can we continue to move forward as a whole. ”