Storch takes to social media to reveal surgery

Sheffield Wednesday owner David Storch is to undergo back surgery.

The American businessman, who completed a takeover of the club in May, has said he won’t be at Hillsborough for a couple of months. However, his son Michael Storch will be attending this weekend’s game against Stockport County.

“Unfortunately I won’t be able to join you this weekend and for the next couple of months,” he posted on social media. “I’m heading in for some back surgery and will need a little time to recover before I can make the trip back to Sheffield.

“I’ll be there in spirit, and Michael Storch will be there on Saturday representing the Storch family. I know he can’t wait to get back to Hillsborough and spend time with our SWFC family.”

The Owls are top of League One after the first six matches of the season. It has been a better start than expected after signing 18 new players in the summer following their well-known troubles last year. Crowds of more than 30,000 have packed out Hillsborough as the feelgood factor has returned to S6.

Off the field, significant progress has been made in improving the stadium, training ground and hospitality areas among many other ongoing projects, with more than £9m invested to bring the club into the modern era.

Storch added: “Wednesdayites…one more push at Hillsborough on Saturday before we head into the international break! It’s been such a positive start to the season and I’m so proud of the work everyone across the club continues to put in. Lots accomplished in a very short period of time but we know there is a long way to go and so much more work ahead.

“Saturday gives us an opportunity to finish this opening stretch on a high… another huge crowd, everyone together and giving the lads everything you have!