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EFL Reviews £30 Million Sheffield Wednesday Buyout Deal

1/31/2026

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The English Football League is reviewing a Sheffield Wednesday buyout by a consortium led by poker player James Bord and crypto-gambling casino owner Felix Roemer.
The EFL is assessing funding sources for the £30 million purchase and compliance with its owners’ and directors’ test, following Labour MP Clive Betts’s call for review.
The Independent Football Regulator will take over assessments if the EFL process is not completed by season’s end.

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Story summary

The English Football League is reviewing a Sheffield Wednesday buyout by a consortium led by poker player James Bord and crypto-gambling casino owner Felix Roemer.
The EFL is assessing funding sources for the £30 million purchase and compliance with its owners’ and directors’ test, following Labour MP Clive Betts’s call for review.
The Independent Football Regulator will take over assessments if the EFL process is not completed by season’s end.