When a football club is placed into administration, it's usually a devastating moment for their fan base.

But as home fans began to stream through the turnstiles at Hillsborough for Sheffield Wednesday's match against Oxford United, the mood was one of relief and even a little bit of delight.

That's because for the last few seasons, The Owls, one of world football's oldest teams, have been in disarray.

Unhappiness under the 10-year ownership of Thai businessman Dejphon Chansiri had led to fans boycotting games.

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Will administration save Sheffield Wednesday?

The club had a raft of unpaid debts, with rumours of an imminent winding-up petition being issued by HMRC.

James Silverwood, the vice chair of the Sheffield Wed

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