A member from Jordanroyal familyis among the possible new proprietors of Sheffield Wednesday.
It was reported that James Bord, who shares ownership of Dunfermline Athletic, is heading a group that aims to acquire the troubled Owls.
Nevertheless, until now, the other parties in the group, which has been designated as the preferred bidder, have not been disclosed.
And Daily Mail Sport has learned that the group’s chief executive is Alsharif Faisal Bin Jamil – a Jordanian investment professional and member of the nation’s royal family.
Faisal has completed his studies fromOxford Universityand Imperial College London. He also serves as CEO of Infinity Sports and is the CEO of Short Circuit, which Bord oversees.
Bord’s proposal has been selected even though there were offers from various other groups, including formerNewcastle United owner Mike Ashley.
He is a native of London who previously played poker and began his professional journey with betting companies, earning approximately £3.2 million in the competitive scene.
He currently manages a data firm called Short Circuit Science, offering analytical insights to clients such as Sheffield United.
Bord also holds a share in the Spanish Segunda Division team Cordoba CF and the Bulgarian club Septemvri Sofia.
The offer must successfully pass the EFL’s Owners and Directors Test before it can be approved. Bord’s group has submitted a £2.5m non-refundable deposit, which will be used for operational expenses at the Championship club once the transaction is finalized.
The statement from the group in full, reads: ‘The consortium is a privately funded group of investors led by James Bord and Felix Roemer. The consortium focuses on long-term, responsible investment supported solely by its own capital, with an emphasis on stable governance, operational discipline and data-informed decision making.
It unites diverse skills in technology, data analysis, and fast-growing initiatives to aid long-term success for the organizations it collaborates with.
The group backs the long-term sustainable management of this historic club and is dedicated to maintaining and improving its heritage. It seeks to reinforce Sheffield Wednesday so the club can reclaim its place at the top of the sport.
The group stated that they had come forward due to ‘some unfortunate speculation and false information spreading in recent days about the preferred bidder for Sheffield Wednesday FC, as a result of the restrictions imposed on the consortium during this process’.
They stated: “Although we acknowledge that numerous questions remain to be addressed, we are not in a position to fully participate at this moment or offer continuous updates on the proceedings. We understand the disappointment this might bring to supporters of this esteemed football club, but we hope they can appreciate the constraints faced by the consortium at this specific time.”
Wednesday are set to compete in League One, and currently sit at the bottom of the standings with a deficit of nine points and 32 points behind the safety zone due to penalties.
The proposal is considered to surpass the minimum obligation to creditors according to EFL regulations, implying the club will not face a 15-point deduction for the upcoming season.
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