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Sheffield United's Troubled Season Ends Amid Ownership Disputes

4/2/2026

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In late 2022, Tom Page met Prince Abdullah, Saudi owner of Sheffield United, who considered selling the club.
By early 2023, Des Taylor was appointed to assess players as Sheffield United pursued promotion to the Premier League.
Investors believed the club would be relegated, and the 2022–23 season ended on 16 points.
Tom Page claimed he was excluded from final COH Sports takeover deal, and COH Sports denies the allegations.

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Story summary

In late 2022, Tom Page met Prince Abdullah, Saudi owner of Sheffield United, who considered selling the club.
By early 2023, Des Taylor was appointed to assess players as Sheffield United pursued promotion to the Premier League.
Investors believed the club would be relegated, and the 2022–23 season ended on 16 points.
Tom Page claimed he was excluded from final COH Sports takeover deal, and COH Sports denies the allegations.