Rotherham United takeover: Man City, Chelsea example cited - but Dejphon Chansiri warning sent | OneFootball

Rotherham United could be taken over by a Swiss consortium following relegation from League One to League Two

Rotherham United could be set for a change in ownership, while the identity of an interested Swiss consortium has now been disclosed.

The Millers endured a woeful League One campaign, and were consequently relegated to League Two.

Current owner Tony Stewart bought the South Yorkshire outfit in the spring of 2008, and established them as a side who bounced between the third tier and the Championship.

However, Rotherham have now returned to League Two for the first time since 2013, which could indicate that Stewart has taken them as far as he can.

Dejphon Chansiri mentioned in Rotherham United takeover warning

The Millers have earned just four wins in 2026 so far, highlighting why they have been relegated from League One to League Two alongside Northampton Town, Port Vale, and Exeter City.

Meanwhile, as reported by the Rotherham Advertiser, the Swiss consortium that could buy the New York Stadium side are called the Bridge Football Group, which is composed of chief executive officer Ludovic Delechat, a Swiss lawyer, technical advisor Dries Boussatta, who made six appearances for Sheffield United during the 2006/07 season, and Vitesse Arnhem academy director Edwin Petersen, who is their director of youth development.

The Bridge Football Group oversee Dutch second-tier club Den Bosch, Chinese second division outfit Shaanxi Union, and Italian Serie C side Pro Vercelli.

It is not yet clear whether the consortium are interested in a full takeover at the New York Stadium, or just investing, while they held discussions with Stewart during the Millers' 1-1 draw with Reading last month.

Football League World asked our Rotherham fan pundit, Tom Eyre, if he would support a full-scale takeover from the Bridge Football Group, now their identity has been revealed.

Eyre told FLW: "It's hard to say, not a lot is known about this Swiss consortium. They are a consortium that's looking to do what Manchester City and Chelsea have done, create an enterprise more than anything, with clubs all over the world.

"Supposedly, they have huge backing from Eastern Asian influencers, but it's really hard to say. The chairman we have at the minute and the board we have at the minute, the fans aren't happy with.

"However, if you get rid of that board and bring in someone like (Dejphon) Chansiri, who bankrupts your entire operation, then it's obviously not a good thing.

"Yes, change is needed at Rotherham United, but it's tough to say that these are the right people. But then again, you never know unless you try it.

"Their heads seem to be in the right place. Whether or not they have the money and the passion, and the commitment behind them is yet to be seen.

"I'm still very, very on the fence with these guys."

Rotherham United takeover reservations are understandable - But there could be clear benefits

Stewart has overseen Rotherham for 18 years and has ultimately taken them from League Two to the Championship, and back down to the fourth tier again.

Perhaps his best days are behind him, while a previous report by the Rotherham Advertiser said that Stewart is more amenable to a sale than at any previous point in his ownership.

With that in mind, the South Yorkshire club could be best served if their current owner sells them ahead of next season, as they vie to win promotion back to League One.

However, not all football owners do the right thing when they purchase an EFL club, which has been highlighted by Chansiri's wrongdoings at one of Rotherham's local rivals, Sheffield Wednesday.

Chansiri plunged the Owls into administration, which left them under existential threat until David Storch's recent takeover, and the Millers will certainly want to avoid a similar fate.

However, the Bridge Football Group's other involvement in the game could indicate that they would be good owners.