Bord Selected as Preferred Bidder for Sheffield Wednesday

Former professional poker player James Bord has been selected as the preferred bidder to acquire Sheffield Wednesday, which has been in administration since October, ending a decade under Dejphon Chansiri’s ownership. Bord, who has a background in gambling and sports analytics, is associated with Park Bench SFC LLC and holds stakes in several football clubs. The bid requires approval from the EFL’s Owners and Directors’ test, which may face challenges due to his gambling history. Currently, details about Bord’s consortium and its connection to the club remain unclear.

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