Why Sheffield United’s owners are the most calamitous in football

Mike McGrath Fri, 28 November 2025 at 8:02 am UTC·7 min read It is almost a year since the Football League gave approval for Sheffield United to be taken over by American owners. In a brief statement, it was confirmed that COH Sport had permission to proceed with a deal worth more than £100m. When they got the keys to Bramall Lane – and the hotel on its site – on December 23, the club were top of the Championship and within sight of a return to the top flight, and the cash bonanza that goes with it. The Sheffield Star ran an article talking of “cautious optimism” going into 2025.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement “Our fans will be at the heart of what COH stands for,” said co-chairmen...