Akin Famewo on 'unfair' Sheffield Wednesday treatment and his hope for their future

Famewo was one of a host of players to leave in the summer as the Championship club went into a financial meltdown.

His contract expired at the end of last season and although the Owls initially offered him new terms, it became apparent they were in no position to do so, and he joined Hull City on a free transfer.

With the squad decimated in the summer, then docked 12 points for going into administration and six more for not playing their players – Famewo included – on numerous occasions in the spring and summer, League One beckons but the hope is that new ownership can be the start of a fresh start.

Dunfermline Athletic owner and former Sheffield United adviser James Bord is currently undergoing the Football League's owners and directors test with a view to the Short Circuit consortium he fronts taking over at Hillsborough. The potential for a fresh start gives Famewo cause for hope.

"I was part of some of that struggle, but, of course, I did leave," said Famewo.

"Speaking to the boys it's been tough but hopefully they're on to new and better things now because everything's going to change.

"I think they've got new ownership coming in soon so hopefully things look better.

"It's been very unfortunate with the point deduction and stuff. It's very unfair.

"They don't deserve that but that's football sometimes.

"I just hope to see them back in at least the Championship sometime soon.”

Famewo was a half-time substitute for the Tigers in their 2-2 draw at Hillsborough on Boxing Day, and was impressed by what he saw.

"They've got an excellent team, at least at the starting XI,” he commented.

"They've got some real talent and they've been unfortunate with some results but they've been playing really good football.

"But depth is important and that, unfortunately, they don't have. Hopefully it can be resolved as soon as possible for them."

Famewo backed up what many of his old team-mates have said since in that the players were more concerned about other, less well-paid staff not receiving their wages when Dejphon Chansiri’s lack of cash left the club in turmoil.

"It's something no one ever wants to experience but the players weren't really too selfish," he commented.

"Everyone cared more about the staff and people working at the stadium not getting paid. That was more important for a lot of us.

"It was tough and it wasn't nice to see or be around but as long as we could support each other and at least be there for each other and the staff, that was really important.

"When I was there, everyone was pretty much focused on, 'Well, okay, well, what can we do about it? We're not exactly going to not play. We want to play football so we'll get to work and hopefully that will resolve itself.'

"It made for some tough times but the boys all got around each other."