Sheffield Wednesday's stay of execution: The timeline

HERE'S how the events unfolded leading up to Sheffield Wednesday being granted a 28-day stay of execution by the High Court.
By The Newsroom
Published 17th Nov 2010, 13:58 BST
Updated 17th Nov 2010, 14:09 BST

Friday, October 8

After a chaotic year of boardroom politics, Sheffield Wednesday last night finally appeared to be on the verge of securing a takeover.

Thursday, October 14

Former Sheffield Wednesday manager Chris Turner last night urged the club's supporters not to panic over the delay in a proposed 15m takeover deal.

Friday, October 22

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A Former sports agent jailed over a finance scam has been involved in talks surrounding planned investment at Sheffield Wednesday, the Yorkshire Post reveals.

Tuesday, October 26

Sheffield Wednesday chairman Howard Wilkinson remains "cautiously optimistic" that a 15m takeover of the club will be completed.

Friday, October 29

Further talks among potential investors in crisis-hit Sheffield Wednesday took place yesterday but the consortium has yet to reach a final agreement on a takeover deal – or on the advance of 2m emergency funding.

Wednesday, November 3

The Dubai-based businessman leading a proposed takeover of crisis-hit Sheffield Wednesday has pulled out of the deal, the Yorkshire Post reveals.

Sunday, November 14

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Former chairman Dave Allen rejects a 'derisory' offer for his remaining interest in the club, as exclusively broken by the Yorkshire Post.

Monday, November 15

SportsTalk pundit Richard Sutcliffe gives his verdict in the Yorkshire Post's weekly podcast.

Wednesday, November 17

Crisis club Sheffield Wednesday will today ask the High Court for another two weeks to secure new investment and avoid administration.

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