Sheffield merger

[Westran]

Sheffield United’s US owners in shock Sheffield Wednesday sale inquiry https://share.google/1O63hdYkFoMMKtlhf

 

[Danny_Blade]

They wouldn't be allowed to purchase them due to a conflict of interest in already owning us, regardless of possible future plans to merge. It's a non-starter in terms of passing the EFL criteria.

 

[Sean Thornton]

They wouldn't be allowed to purchase them due to a conflict of interest in already owning us, regardless of possible future plans to merge.

Wet bed time for the usual eeyores

A bit of thought - as you say - and they could stay dry.

 

[NerdyBlade]

Wet bed time for the usual eeyores

A bit of thought - as you say - and they could stay dry.

I think the issue is that even without the fact that they couldn't legally do it - if they even allegedly enquired then it's a worrying sign

 

[Zero dark thirty]

I think the issue is that even without the fact that they couldn't legally do it - if they even allegedly enquired then it's a worrying sign

Is this really being spoken about or just bull.

 

[Snowflake]

They wouldn't be allowed to purchase them due to a conflict of interest in already owning us, regardless of possible future plans to merge. It's a non-starter in terms of passing the EFL criteria.

Half the consortium pulls out and buys SW. No technical conflict. Brand new stadium and Champions League winners !!

 

[Sean Thornton]

I think the issue is that even without the fact that they couldn't legally do it - if they even allegedly enquired then it's a worrying sign

It’s got Private Pyle written all over it. Probably the club just asked for some directors box tickets.

 

[NerdyBlade]

Is this really being spoken about or just bull.

Seems an odd thing to come out from the Telegraph (and McGrath to acknowledge) if nothing to it

Unless it's Wigfield stirring shit after the embarrassment Sunday

 

[COME BACK CHED]

Buy them shut them down ,what`s the problem ?

 

[PaulPeschBlade]

I wouldnt be massively agaist it Fallowfield OWL has a ring to it

#MERGENOW

 

[Brian Deane]

Seems an odd thing to come out from the Telegraph (and McGrath to acknowledge) if nothing to it

Unless it's Wigfield stirring shit after the embarrassment Sunday

Saturday night you mean ?

 

[Wards]

Could quite easily just a bit of market sounding, trying to benchmark their own investment type stuff tbh - a bit like going to look around your neighbours gaff that's gone up for sale and you want a good gawp at that rumoured avacado-coloured bathroom suite.

 

[Zero dark thirty]

Buy them shut them down ,what`s the problem ?

They can't

 

[Rodley]

I imagine every owner we’ve ever had would enquire on the same basis. It’s a bit like looking at Rightmove to see what your neighbours paid for their house. Makes complete business sense (a merger), but completely meaningless as couldn’t happen.

 

[Zero dark thirty]

Seems an odd thing to come out from the Telegraph (and McGrath to acknowledge) if nothing to it

Unless it's Wigfield stirring shit after the embarrassment Sunday

Sheffield city here we come then......nar never happen but a purposely new built ground share might to save on costs.

 

[Sean Thornton]

I imagine every owner we’ve ever had would enquire on the same basis. It’s a bit like looking at Rightmove to see what your neighbours paid for their house. Makes complete business sense (a merger), but completely meaningless as couldn’t happen.

They probably owe us money and want a claim form……

 

[Silent Blade]

I will always support Sheffield United but never an United Sheffield.

 

[Zero dark thirty]

I will always support Sheffield United but never an United Sheffield.

Sheffield city fc

 

[BladeInIreland]

Not that I would support it but if it was to happen I would rather they also bought Sheffield fc and we operated under that historic banner rather than being Sheffield City.

 

[Sean Thornton]

Sheffield city fc

You wouldn’t be there either.

 

[Zero dark thirty]

You wouldn’t be there either.

No and I doubt you would either..fk merger non of us want it

 

[Crafty Blade]

If it ever happened, both sets of fans would just form phoenix clubs and support those, no one would watch a merged side, which would be seen as a Sheffield MK Dons

 

[Roygbiv]

They're in the gutter and our owners seemingly have enough money to theoretically take out the competition in the city. Business wise it makes complete sense but it wouldn't even be allowed by the EFL so it will never happen unless both clubs end up bankrupt

 

[Harry's Game]

Let’s go you Steel City Yankees…….

 

[Bartleby]

Half the consortium pulls out and buys SW. No technical conflict. Brand new stadium and Champions League winners !!

Like this consortium, who have taken the club from the verge of promotion to the relegation zone in the blink of an eye, could manage owt like that

 

[Sean Thornton]

No and I doubt you would either..fk merger non of us want it

No. But l’m not banging on about Sheffield City FC.

 

[Addison]

Sheffield United’s American owners made a shock inquiry in the sale of stricken city rivals Sheffield Wednesday.
It is understood that representatives for COH Sports were among 80 parties to make initial calls to Wednesday’s administrators over the past month or so.
Telegraph Sport learnt of the approach after reports elsewhere that one interested party had suggested an extraordinary merger between the two rival clubs.
Details of what was being proposed by the party claiming to represent COH Sports are unclear, but the prospect of bitter rival clubs belonging to the same stable and competing in the same competition can be all but ruled out. Dealmaking sources have subsequently played down the likelihood of any further inquiries from COH.
Other potential suitors monitoring a sale likely to exceed £40m include the former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley. Neither he nor COH are among the handful of suitors to make formal offers yet, however.
As previously reported by Telegraph Sport, US-based billionaire investor John McEvoy is among leading candidates. McEvoy’s wide-ranging portfolio includes a minority stake in talent management giant Various Artists, which counts Sheffield band Reverend and the Makers in its stable.
An approach by COH Sports will be controversial with United fans celebrating the club’s 3-0 derby win at the weekend. Despite the derby win, United remain in the bottom three with Wednesday and the club’s ownership is starting to face scrutiny after a sharp downturn in fortunes following last season’s Championship play-off final defeat.
COH, led by businessmen Steven Rosen and Helmy Eltoukhy, have only been officially in control at Bramall Lane since December last year. They have 100 per cent ownership at United, having ended Saudi Arabian Prince Abdullah Bin Mosaad Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud’s five-year spell as sole owner. Rosen is the founder and chairman of Resilience Capital Partners, while Eltoukhy chairs biotech company Guardant Health.
There has been no shortage of interest in Wednesday despite the Championship’s bottom club triggering a 12-point deduction – with potential more sanctions to come – after being put into administration in October. The English Football League is now investigating further alleged breaches of its financial regulations and has not ruled out docking points again this season.
COH and Sheffield United have been approached for comment. Wednesday’s administrators Begbies Traynor declined to respond.

 

[Zero dark thirty]

No. But l’m not banging on about Sheffield City FC.

Oh come mate im just joking about it

 

[Sean Thornton]

Sheffield United’s American owners made a shock inquiry in the sale of stricken city rivals Sheffield Wednesday.
It is understood that representatives for COH Sports were among 80 parties to make initial calls to Wednesday’s administrators over the past month or so.
Telegraph Sport learnt of the approach after reports elsewhere that one interested party had suggested an extraordinary merger between the two rival clubs.
Details of what was being proposed by the party claiming to represent COH Sports are unclear, but the prospect of bitter rival clubs belonging to the same stable and competing in the same competition can be all but ruled out. Dealmaking sources have subsequently played down the likelihood of any further inquiries from COH.
Other potential suitors monitoring a sale likely to exceed £40m include the former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley. Neither he nor COH are among the handful of suitors to make formal offers yet, however.
As previously reported by Telegraph Sport, US-based billionaire investor John McEvoy is among leading candidates. McEvoy’s wide-ranging portfolio includes a minority stake in talent management giant Various Artists, which counts Sheffield band Reverend and the Makers in its stable.
An approach by COH Sports will be controversial with United fans celebrating the club’s 3-0 derby win at the weekend. Despite the derby win, United remain in the bottom three with Wednesday and the club’s ownership is starting to face scrutiny after a sharp downturn in fortunes following last season’s Championship play-off final defeat.
COH, led by businessmen Steven Rosen and Helmy Eltoukhy, have only been officially in control at Bramall Lane since December last year. They have 100 per cent ownership at United, having ended Saudi Arabian Prince Abdullah Bin Mosaad Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud’s five-year spell as sole owner. Rosen is the founder and chairman of Resilience Capital Partners, while Eltoukhy chairs biotech company Guardant Health.
There has been no shortage of interest in Wednesday despite the Championship’s bottom club triggering a 12-point deduction – with potential more sanctions to come – after being put into administration in October. The English Football League is now investigating further alleged breaches of its financial regulations and has not ruled out docking points again this season.
COH and Sheffield United have been approached for comment. Wednesday’s administrators Begbies Traynor declined to respond.

“ Wednesday’s administrators Begbies Traynor declined to respond.”

What? You can’t keep him out of the limelight normally!

 

[Sean Thornton]

Oh come mate im just joking about it

As usual no one was laughing.