Off the PitchThe GuardianUnverified source· 19 Aug 2026
Sheffield United chair faces disqualification after company liquidated
A winding-up order over a £35m debt dispute has put Steven Rosen's directorship at risk.

Who
Steven Rosen
What
Company liquidated after high court hearing
When
After high court hearing
Where
High court in London
What happened. COH Sports Bidco Limited, the company through which Steven Rosen bought Sheffield United, was liquidated by a high court winding-up order, and Rosen now faces EFL director disqualification.
- Previous owners claim £35m owed in unpaid fees from the 2024 sale.
- Prince Abdullah's United World filed the winding-up petition last month.
- Rosen and partner transferred club to new parent company, allegedly to avoid debt.
The EFL could disqualify Rosen, potentially affecting Sheffield United's ownership structure.
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