Simon Jordan has confirmed that he led a consortium interested in taking over Sheffield Wednesday.
The Owls have been on the market since former owner Dejphon Chansiri placed the club into administration in late October after failing to meet a £1 million HMRC bill. This action triggered an automatic 12-point deduction, which all but ensures relegation to League One. Despite this, around 80 parties reportedly expressed interest in purchasing the club.
Among the potential buyers were US billionaire John McEvoy and Sheffield-born insurance tycoon Ryan Howsam. Earlier reports also revealed that Mike Ashley’s £20 million bid was rejected, while three other offers of £30 million exceeded it. The full list of interested parties remains unclear, but Jordan has publicly acknowledged his involvement.
Jordan’s Sheffield Wednesday Bid
Speaking to talkSPORT, Jordan revealed:
“I put together a consortium of very well-heeled people and proved £50 million to examine Sheffield Wednesday. It’s a club I’ve always advocated for, as I believe it could thrive again with proper management, ownership, direction, and discipline.
“However, the club faces huge challenges. I chose not to continue because I don’t want to reward Chansiri by paying large sums to navigate Football League sanctions. I would have been willing to take ownership even with a 15-point deduction this season, since relegation seemed inevitable anyway.”
Fans’ Potential Reactions
Had Jordan continued with the bid, opinions among Sheffield Wednesday supporters would likely have been mixed. His prior experience as Crystal Palace owner could have helped guide the club through a difficult period. However, some fans may remain cautious due to the controversial strategic decisions he made at Palace, which ultimately led to administration there.
While Jordan has now stepped away from the takeover race, his involvement highlighted what could have been an intriguing — if polarising — option for the future of Hillsborough.
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