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Sheffield United chief Stephen Bettis addresses Steven Rosen future prospect as Blades wait for points deduction verdict

Sheffield United CEO Stephen Bettis spoke to The Star’s Danny Hall about the possibility of co-owner Steven Rosen being disqualified

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 5:29 PM
Sheffield United chief Stephen Bettis addresses Steven Rosen future prospect as Blades wait for points deduction verdict
Key Things to Know
  • CEO Stephen Bettis insisted co-owner Steven Rosen's potential disqualification is not a concern for Sheffield United.
  • The ongoing EFL and Independent Regulator investigation centers on an unpaid £35 million debt to Prince Abdullah.
  • Prince Abdullah's camp suggested United could face a potential 12-point penalty over the winding-up of COH Sports Bidco.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sheffield United CEO Stephen Bettis stated that co-owner Steven Rosen's potential disqualification is not a concern for the club, as investigations by the EFL and Independent Regulator continue. The inquiry centers on a £35 million unpaid debt owed to former owner Prince Abdullah and the subsequent High Court winding-up of COH Sports Bidco, the acquisition vehicle used by Rosen and Helmy Eltoukhy.

Prince Abdullah's camp has suggested the Blades could face a 12-point deduction over the dispute. However, Bettis explained that the club itself remains solvent and argued that the wound-up entity was no longer the parent company when liquidated, leaving United awaiting a final EFL decision.

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