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Sheffield United at points deduction risk as dispute heats up

Sheffield United face the prospect of a 12-point deduction after the company used to buy the Championship club was ordered to be wound up by the High Court.

Sheffield United are under scrutiny.

By Tom Blackett

The spectre of a 12-point deduction is hanging over Sheffield United after the company used to buy the club was placed into liquidation by the High Court on Wednesday.
COH Sports Bidco Limited (CSBL) agreed to purchase the Championship club for just over £100m in December 2024 but about £35m was still owed on the deal.
A winding-up petition was filed last month against CSBL by United World – the club’s former owners.
CSBL – headed by United co-chairmen Steven Rosen and Helmy Eltoukhy – had no representation at the High Court hearing, which lasted about ten seconds.
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