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Mike Ashley Among Bidders as Sheffield Wednesday Faces Crisis

12/16/2025

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Mike Ashley (businessman) is among three bidders for Sheffield Wednesday, alongside an American consortium and a group led by Dunfermline Athletic owner James Bord.
The club, bottom of the Championship, faces a 12-point deduction for entering administration and six points for payment breaches.
Administrators seek a £30 million buyer, who must pass the EFL's Owners and Directors Test.
The team has won just one of its last 19 matches.

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Story summary

Mike Ashley (businessman) is among three bidders for Sheffield Wednesday, alongside an American consortium and a group led by Dunfermline Athletic owner James Bord.
The club, bottom of the Championship, faces a 12-point deduction for entering administration and six points for payment breaches.
Administrators seek a £30 million buyer, who must pass the EFL's Owners and Directors Test.
The team has won just one of its last 19 matches.