Off the PitchSky SportsUnverified source· 17 Aug 2026
Sheffield United face winding-up hearing over £35m claim
Former owners push for insolvency as club insists it's financially healthy.
Sheffield Utd
team
Claim
£35m owed to United World
Hearing
August 19
Potential
12-point deduction if insolvent
What happened. Former owner United World claims Sheffield United's current owners owe £35m, leading to a winding-up hearing on August 19.
- United World says co-owner Steve Rosen could be banned if insolvent.
- EFL aware; sources close to COH call it a publicity stunt.
- Club says financially healthy, unlike under Prince Abdullah.
“We have no alternative but to take all legal steps to protect our interests.”
— United World statement
If unpaid, the threat of administration looms; EFL may consider developments.
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