SHEFFIELD Wednesday supporters have launched a Save Our Owls campaign.
Fan groups are banding together to raise funds and help the club to pay its £600,000 debt to the taxman and see off the November 17 winding-up order.
Fans discussed their concern about the winding-up order at a meeting at Hillsborough and formed a coalition involving Wednesdayite, Wednesday Till I Die, the Shareholders Association and Time To Go.
A statement released via Wednesdayite, who hold a 10 per cent stake in the club, says that there is little time left before the court hearing and there is "little sign of any agreement on investment from outside."
The campaign seeks help from wealthy fans and rank-and-file supporters. Ideas include raising money by offering fans a seat for life.
The coalition supports chairman Howard Wilkinson and chief executive Nick Parker in their efforts to seal new investment.
The Wednesdayite statement says: "At this late hour, it is vital that the whole Owls fan base come together in the hope that administration can be avoided in the first instance and then a funding plan developed to secure the future of the club."
Wednesdayite director Eddie Hoyland told The Star: "The initial aim is to maintain the club as a going concern.
"By November 17, there needs to be £600,000 available, by hook or by crook, whether that's through investment, the Co-op bank, or another party; we hope to be that party.
"The intention is to put a package together if the work that Howard and Nick are doing does not come to fruition.
"This is the sort of campaign that can bring everyone together, not only people with means but also the mass of Wednesday fans who might not have wealth but can be part of rescuing the club."
This is just the beginning! Thanks to Paul Thompson and the Star for giving us our first mainstream publicity.
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