Sheffield South East MP Clive Betts has responded to reports that his local football club, Sheffield Wednesday, may face a further 15-point deduction.

The Owls have had a particularly difficult season as a result of former owner Dejphon Chansiri’s financial mismanagement, which sent them into administration.

Henrik Pedersen’s team is still on -7 points after their midweek setback at Norwich City, and they were demoted to League One after losing to arch rivals Sheffield United last Sunday.

Meanwhile, James Bord’s Wednesday takeover failed, meaning the Owls will be in administration for much longer.

MP Clive Betts discloses stance as Sheffield Wednesday may face another 15-point deduction.

Sheffield Wednesday has been docked 18 points this season due to Chansiri, and the Owls might be docked another 15 points if the new preferred bidder for the club fails to match the EFL’s threshold of 25p in the pound for creditors.

Betts stated on BBC Radio Sheffield that he will collaborate with the Supporters’ Trust to convey to the EFL that the club has been through significant challenges.You cannot expect any future owner to pay Chansiri after what he has done to our club. Threaten the owner with a points deduction if they do not pay him.So, I believe there is a concerted effort to ensure that there are no more point deductions and no more money for Chansiri; we’ve simply had enough of the past and want to move on.”

Former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley is still interested in a Wednesday purchase and is negotiating with the EFL to avoid a 15-point deduction.

David Storch expressed interest in a Wednesday bid to BBC Sheffield’s Rob Staton before the Bord deal fell through: “We remain incredibly passionate about the opportunity at Sheffield Wednesday and seeing the club return to its former glory.”We wish the favored bidder success throughout the process, but we are prepared to step in if the opportunity arises again. We know everyone is disappointed with the relegation, but we wish the club well as they finish the current season.”

Depending on who is named as the preferred bidder, either Storch or Ashley will soon face the EFL’s Owners’ and Directors’ test, while the Independent Football Regulator will have the authority to confirm any takeover by May.

Following the announcement of Bord’s collapsed offer, three parties contacted Wednesday’s administrators.

Clive Betts’ comments will most likely benefit Sheffield Wednesday.

Wednesday’s troubles in recent weeks and months have been widely documented, and the football community has expressed sympathy for the Owls.

However, there is no doubt that Betts’ recent statements have cast more light on the matter, which will benefit the South Yorkshire club in the long run and put pressure on the EFL to further penalize them.

Wednesday are a huge communal asset in their area of Sheffield, which is why MP Betts has chimed in on the subject, hoping that his views would have an impact.