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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Phil Blanche

Sheffield Wednesday ‘face 15-point deduction next season’ as preferred bidder hits out at EFL

The EFL has made no comment on Storch’s statement - (PA)

Sheffield Wednesday's preferred bidder has criticised the English Football League (EFL) after the club was informed it will begin next season in League One with a 15-point penalty.

Arise Capital Partners, the consortium led by David Storch, was named preferred bidder last month, following the collapse of a previous takeover for the administration-hit club.

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