Sheffield Wednesday’s would-be buyers announce end of takeover interest

Consortium included Dunfermline co-owner James Bord They say due diligence showed their offer was far too high A consortium seeking to buy Sheffield Wednesday says it has withdrawn from the process. The consortium , which features James Bord, the co-owner of Dunfermline, was granted exclusivity by club administrators in December. However, it has released a statement confirming that interest is at an end. A spokesperson for the consortium said: “Throughout the process to purchase Sheffield Wednesday Football Club we have at all times respected the integrity of the process, working professionally, constructively and transparently with the administrator, the EFL and the IFR to provide them with the details they need to satisfy their tests. Continue reading...