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Sheffield United faces possible points deduction after owners’ company wound up

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Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Sheffield United faces possible points deduction after owners’ company wound up

Summary

Sheffield United is at risk of a 12-point deduction following the High Court winding up of COH Sports, a company linked to the club's American co-chairmen Steven Rosen and Helmy Eltoukhy. The legal action was initiated by former owners United World, who claim over £35 million is owed from the club's sale. The winding up was completed quickly in court, with further implications for the club's ownership regulations yet to be determined. Sheffield United, after finishing 13th last season, began the current season with a Carabao Cup win and a draw against Birmingham City. They are scheduled to play Swansea City this weekend.

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Status Watch

•COH Sports, owned by Steven Rosen and Helmy Eltoukhy, was wound up by the High Court.
•United World claims over £35 million related to the sale of the club.
•Sheffield United finished 13th last season and aims for promotion this year.
•The club's next match is against Swansea City this weekend.
•A 12-point deduction may impact Sheffield United's league standing and promotion aspirations.

Latest Updates

5:59 PMThe Guardian Sport — Sheffield United chair could be disqualified after dispute over £35m debt from club purchase
12:51 PMYahoo Sports — Sheffield United face potential points deduction after owners’ company wound up by High Court

What they're saying

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Steven Rosen’s company liquidated after high court hearing Previous owners claim they are owed fees from 2024 sale The Sheffield United chair, Steven Rosen, is facing disqualification as a director by the English Football League after the company through which he bought the club two years ago, COH Sports Bidco Limited, was liquidated. The winding-up order issued by the high court in London is the result of a dispute between Sheffield United’s owners and their predecessors, Prince Abdullah’s United World, who claim they are owed £35m by Rosen and his business partner Helmy Eltoukhy in unpaid fees resulting from their £110m sale of the Championship club in December 2024. Abdullah filed the winding-up petition last month after Rosen and Eltoukhy transferred ownership of the club to a new parent company, 1919 Partners LLC, which he alleged was part of an attempt to avoid paying the outstanding debt. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Matt Hughes