The Independent
·3 March 2026
Controversial businessman becomes favourite for Sheffield Wednesday takeover
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- New bids for Sheffield Wednesday are anticipated by Friday, with prominent businessmen Mike Ashley and David Storch emerging as leading contenders to acquire the club.
- This follows the recent withdrawal of a consortium led by former professional poker player James Bord, who had previously been designated as the preferred bidder.
- Bord's group withdrew their £47.8 million offer, stating the scale of the original bid was no longer justifiable, despite having spent over £4 million on running costs.
- Sheffield Wednesday was recently relegated to Sky Bet League One and currently faces a seven-point deficit due to earlier deductions for entering administration and late wage payments.
- Administrators are working on an "expedited timetable" to identify new buyers, with the Supporters' Trust urging a swift resolution to ensure the club's competitiveness next season.
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