"Let's hope he sells up": Chris Waddle continues war of words with Sheffield Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri

The former England man, respected as one of the most talented players to have worn a Wednesday shirt, opened up a war of words with the Thai businessman last month, telling BBC Radio Sheffield “the club is a mess” and appeared to lay blame at Chansiri’s door before surmising that he “can’t take criticism”.

The Wednesday chairman battled back, saying: “My answer to this if anyone has something to say, which is fine, then please be constructive and with respect.

"Chris Waddle does not know how the inside of our club works, he knows very little about the Sheffield Wednesday of today other than our position in the table.

"Would he be saying the same thing if we were still in third place? What experience does he have of running a football club?

“I understand he is a legend of the fans but he should think more if he is trying to influence people. He should be more professional.

“Does he have the answers to his questions? It is too easy to just criticise. I don’t mind anyone having an opinion, but please have respect and the facts.”

Waddle has reiterated his position to The Times, though, saying: “The club is a mess right now.

“I went to watch us at one match last year and left after 55 minutes.

“I don’t see the owner taking this club back into the promised land. Let’s hope he sells up.”