𝐁𝐎𝐌𝐁𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓: 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐌𝐜𝐍𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐟…..𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞

Sheffield Wednesday have been forced into a swift response after a sensational claim involving forward Charlie McNeill spread rapidly across social media late last night.

Posts circulating online alleged that the 21-year-old striker had been banned and suspended from sport following an alleged failed test, sparking widespread confusion and concern among supporters. The claims, often shared with dramatic headlines and vague “see more” teasers, gained traction within hours despite offering no official confirmation or credible source.

By early morning, the club moved to calm the situation.

A Sheffield Wednesday spokesperson dismissed the reports as “entirely false and misleading,” confirming that McNeill remains available for selection and continues to train as normal with the first team.

“There is no truth to the rumours currently circulating online,” the statement read. “Charlie McNeill has not been banned, suspended, or charged with any sporting violation. We urge supporters to rely on official club communications.”

McNeill, who has been one of Wednesday’s brighter attacking options this season, has not commented publicly but was pictured at training following the incident, further undermining the credibility of the claims.

The episode highlights the growing problem of viral football misinformation, where vague allegations and sensational wording can spread faster than verified facts — particularly when real players and clubs are involved.

Fans have since called for greater accountability online, with many expressing frustration at how quickly unverified stories can snowball into full-blown “breaking news.”

For now, Sheffield Wednesday insist the matter is closed — and that focus remains firmly on football.