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James Bord Eyes Sheffield Wednesday Takeover Amid Challenges

12/24/2025

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James Bord has been named the preferred bidder to take over Sheffield Wednesday, which has been in administration since October.
He operates data company Short Circuit Science and has football ownership experience.
His consortium's bid meets EFL requirements and could avoid a 15-point deduction next season.
Bord's gambling past may challenge passage of the EFL's Owners and Directors' test, with other interested buyers including Mike Ashley and David Storch.

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Story summary

James Bord has been named the preferred bidder to take over Sheffield Wednesday, which has been in administration since October.
He operates data company Short Circuit Science and has football ownership experience.
His consortium's bid meets EFL requirements and could avoid a 15-point deduction next season.
Bord's gambling past may challenge passage of the EFL's Owners and Directors' test, with other interested buyers including Mike Ashley and David Storch.