BLACKBURN ROVERS PLOT SHOCK RAID ON SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY AFTER CHAOTIC SEASON COLLAPSE

Sheffield Wednesday are already preparing for life in League One after one of the most turbulent campaigns in the club’s modern history and now rivals Blackburn Rovers are reportedly looking to take advantage of the chaos with a surprise move that has stunned supporters.

The Owls endured a disastrous season both on and off the pitch under manager Henrik Pedersen. Financial uncertainty overshadowed the campaign from the beginning, before matters worsened dramatically when the club officially entered administration in October.

With uncertainty surrounding wages, ownership and the future of the squad, results quickly spiralled. Sheffield Wednesday struggled throughout the Championship season and finished the campaign with just two league victories all year.

Their final-day triumph over West Bromwich Albion at a packed Hillsborough provided one rare moment of celebration for supporters who had endured months of frustration and anxiety. However, it was far too little, far too late.

Despite the late win, the club ended the season on zero points after suffering a devastating combined 18-point deduction imposed by the EFL for financial breaches and administrative issues.

The collapse proved crucial in the relegation battle, with Blackburn Rovers emerging as one of the biggest beneficiaries. Rovers narrowly avoided the drop by just five points after finishing 20th in the Championship table.

Now, in a dramatic twist, Blackburn are reportedly considering a shock move linked to Sheffield Wednesday as they begin rebuilding plans ahead of next season.

Following the departure of manager Michael O’Neill at the end of the campaign, Blackburn are actively searching for a new direction — and sources close to the situation suggest several figures connected to Wednesday’s setup are now attracting serious attention at Ewood Park.

The possibility of Blackburn targeting personnel from a relegated and financially troubled Sheffield Wednesday side has sparked huge debate among fans online. Some supporters believe the Owls still possess Championship-level talent despite their collapse, while others are shocked any club would move quickly amid the uncertainty surrounding Hillsborough.

Meanwhile, new owners Arise Capital face a massive task this summer. Installed only before the final game of the season, the group now inherits a club needing a complete rebuild from top to bottom.

Supporters are demanding stability, clarity and investment after a year many have described as one of the darkest periods in Sheffield Wednesday’s history.

But with rival clubs already circling and uncertainty continuing around the squad, the fear among Owls fans is that the difficult chapter may only just be beginning.