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Controversial businessman becomes favourite for Sheffield Wednesday takeover

Mike Ashley becomes frontrunner for Sheffield Wednesday takeover

The Independent UK · Mar 3

Mike Ashley becomes frontrunner for Sheffield Wednesday takeover

The club’s administrators are actively seeking new buyers following the recent withdrawal of a consortium

The Independent UK · Mar 3

Mike Ashley steps up interest in buying Sheffield Wednesday after takeover collapse

Former Newcastle owner Mike Ashley’s representatives are due to meet Sheffield Wednesday’s administrators

The Independent UK · Feb 25

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Sheffield Wednesday takeover collapses as would-be buyers end their interest

A consortium seeking to buy Sheffield Wednesday says it has withdrawn from the process

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25

Steel City derby symbolic scene for Sheffield Wednesday’s fall from grace

Club’s relegation could be sealed at Bramall Lane on Sunday but long-term future is of most concern to supporters

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20

Sheffield Wednesday takeover in limbo while EFL checks source of bidders’ funding

The EFL is taking its time assessing the prospective buyout of Sheffield Wednesday to establish whether the purchase would be largely funded by the proceeds of gambling and crypto-gambling operations

The Guardian - UK · Jan 30

Poker player’s punt on Wednesday shrouded in secrecy after Blades missteps

James Bord’s consortium is the preferred bidder to take over Sheffield Wednesday but his data-led player recruitment record is mixed, especially over at Bramall Lane

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23

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Former Newcastle owner Mike Ashley one of three bidders still in the running to buy Sheffield Wednesday

Mike Ashley submitted a £20 million bid to buy Sheffield United and remains in the running

FourFourTwo · Dec 16, 2025

Lennon and Wanyama's high-profile arrivals: Dunfermline CEO calms financial fears

Neil Lennon and Victor Wanyama's high-profile arrivals: Dunfermline CEO calms financial fears

The National (Scotland) · Apr 1, 2025

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