Overview

• Newly appointed IFR chair David Kogan met four Sheffield Wednesday supporter groups this week and expressed sympathy for fans.
• Kogan told BBC Sport the regulator is seeking formal referral and investigatory powers to act on clubs in financial or governance distress.
• He said owners deemed unsuitable could be compelled to sell once evidence is gathered, while stressing the preference is to work with owners first.
• Sheffield Wednesday have missed wage payments five times this year, drawing EFL charges and earlier transfer restrictions, and Unite says non-football staff received only £1,000 toward September pay.
• Supporters protested with a pitch invasion during a 5-0 home loss to Coventry, and the club faces the possibility of a points deduction over ongoing financial issues.