Rob Staton

@HandsworthBob To be honest Bob, I just do whatever it takes to wind you up. I've got to come clean. For years and years my mantra has been 'wind Bob Handsworth up'. And after a while, I just became so addicted, I'm not sure I'll ever be able to stop.

@robstaton And so both you and Radio Sheffield Wednesday can breath a sigh of relief that your favoured local club won't go out of existence. Once upon a time the bias had a thin veneer painted over it, but that's not been the case for a number of years.

Wrote some thoughts before the game today for the BBC Sport website on the takeover at Sheffield Wednesday — and how #SWFC fans have hope again after the year from hell. bbc.co.uk/sport/football…

@JohnDBell1985 Played a hugely important role

@robstaton Can I ask you rob, who's Asher Simons and what role did he play?

David Storch reflects on a Saturday to remember for Sheffield Wednesday’s supporters, noting, “We are proceeding ahead immediately on all fronts and we will update you, the fans, as we go.” #SWFC

@Skipper7994 I’m sure there will be Steve at some point but in the meantime, a lot of what would be discussed is available in this conversation bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

@robstaton Was hoping they might be a press conference so we can hear from them or even David Bruce. Is that something that might be happening over next week Rob?

@Kurnett0 Not sure at the moment -- but will mention if/when something is arranged. A lot of what would be discussed is covered here bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

@robstaton Listened back on catchup to check if any mention. Didn’t hear anything so wanted to ask if any mention of a press conference in the coming day from the new owner(s)? Glad it was minimal touch yesterday, but with previous mentions of Storch sticking around a bit after did wonder?

Taking your calls until 6pm So many things to get into, get in touch now on 0800 111 49 49 Listen live below bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/li…

Statement from Lord David Blunkett, a lifelong Sheffield Wednesday supporter, following the news the club is being taken over by David Storch & Arise Capital #SWFC: “This has been a terrible saga. The 18-point deduction, the block on the purchase of new players, the cap on pay, plus the sale by the administrators of key members of the squad have devastated the team, the non-playing staff, local businesses and, above all, the fans. “This has been punishment meted out to entirely the wrong people. The former owner and sole director of Sheffield Wednesday, Dejphon Chansiri – who refused to sell the club 12 months ago even though it was clear that he'd run out of money and the fans had run out of patience – has taken a financial hit of his own making. But it is everyone who loves the Club and cares about football who have felt the damage, the sheer unfairness, the disregard for competition within the Championship, and the inevitable relegation last February down into League One. “This is a sorry tale of rules put together to deal with an entirely different scenario, bringing a once great club to its knees. “We, the fans, the community that surrounds Hillsborough, and those sympathetic in the city, will support the fightback in the rebuilding of this great club “Fans of football across the country have been wonderful and they will rejoice with us, long-standing supporters of the Owls, in the intervention of David Storch and his Partners in their clear commitment to running the Club on fair and transparent lines; to involve the fans Trust and to behave with probity and respect. “All of us owe Henrik Pedersen, the manager throughout this season, a debt of gratitude for the way he's been able to continually motivate the small squad of players to get out in the field and to give their all. Those players deserve a medal for retaining their morale and self-respect, and whilst losing game after game, keeping their heads held high and giving the always committed and large group of supporters something to be proud of.  We also owe a debt of gratitude to the non-playing staff, who have worked tirelessly against the odds. “I would also like to pay tribute to Clive Betts MP, who, in acting as an honest broker with the fans, administrators, the EFL and with David Storch assisted greatly in keeping this bid in play and, as a fellow lifelong Sheffield Wednesday supporter and friend, deserves full credit for the part he has played.”

.@robstaton told the #Seahawks Collective that Seattle is a ‘pass rusher away from being pretty much the team they were last year, which for me is still the best team in the #NFL.’ 😤 @abhasselbeck @hawkblogger @MikeDugar FULL SHOW: youtube.com/live/ci7o8YJZe…

@added_on_time @YesWeCrann @AlexJPMiller I think I’ll pass

@robstaton @YesWeCrann @AlexJPMiller Any chance you could put out an invite to C***siri for an interview... Would love to hear his side 😂🤡

A really nice story from today. Bill, the Sheffield Wednesday fan who emotionally rang @BBCSheffield last summer during the crisis, hasn’t been well recently. People close to him contacted David Storch, who paid him a visit today at the game. The club also donated a signed shirt.

The full video as David Storch & Arise Capital were introduced to Sheffield Wednesday fans on the pitch… and it was revealed on the big screen that #SWFC won’t face a points deduction next season

@fan_banter Would rather you just retweet please

@robstaton Can I have your permission to post your video onto the Fan Banter socials with Credit to you please.

The moment Sheffield Wednesday fans found out their club isn’t facing any points deductions next season… #SWFC

Just said hello to an older gentleman who sits near the press box at Hillsborough, and has sat there as long as I’ve covered #SWFC. Asked him if he was alright. “I am now”.

376 days since their last league win at home, Sheffield Wednesday beat West Brom at Hillsborough. It also means #SWFC avoid becoming the first club to finish a season on minus points. A day of celebration and joy for Owls fans after a year from hell. Now, a fresh start.

@_Brandon100 Hi Brandon — wrong Rob, you need Rob O’Neill

@robstaton could you please do a shoutout for Daz palmer who was a die hard Sheffield Wednesday fan who we sadly lost last week, he would have loved today #swfc #swfcwba

Statements here from the football regulator David Kogan and the EFL following today’s news that Arise Capital have concluded a takeover of Sheffield Wednesday #SWFC

@yh05pwy Thanks pal

@robstaton Have to say Rob the coverage from Radio Sheffield was shocking.

Breaking: Sheffield Wednesday will start next season on 0 points. No points deduction. #SWFC