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Ex-poker player Bord is preferred Sheff Wed bidder

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According to BBC Sport, former professional poker player James Bord has been chosen as the preferred bidder for Sheffield Wednesday.

The Owls have been in charge of Dejphon Chansiri’s household for ten years, ending in October.

The troubled Championship club’s administrators announced on Wednesday that a deal had been struck with a potential buyer.

Before claiming a $4.3 million (£3.18 million) poker win, the London-born Bord began his career with the gambling houses Starlizard and Smartodds.

He was an advisor to COH Sports after its acquisition of Sheffield United in the summer, but he now has no connection to the Owls’ rivals, and he now runs the data company Short Circuit Science, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) for sports analytics.

Bord also owns shares in Bulgarian club Septemvri Sofia and Spanish Segunda Division side Cordoba CF, both of which operate under the name Park Bench SFC LLC.

For almost a year, Bord, a Las Vegas native, and partner Evan Sofer have owned Dunfermline. He was present for his first game at home over the weekend, which was a 3-2 defeat to Ayr United.

It’s not known at this time whether Bord’s consortium will buy Wednesday, who are currently at the bottom of the Championship table with -9 points owed, or whether it will be affiliated with Park Bench SFC LLC.

Joint administrator Paul Stanley stated in the Owls’ statement on Wednesday that the decision to proceed with a preferred bidder had been made “after extensive financial, legal, and forensic due diligence, supported by specialist advisors.”

The statement continued, “That work has advanced significantly since the early stages of the process, and it has included a thorough analysis of funding sources, ownership structure, and governance.”

The consortium “also brings existing experience in football ownership, including majority and minority interests in clubs operating within regulated league systems,” the statement stated.

Mike Ashley, an ex-Newcastle owner, and former CEO of American aviation David Storch are two other bidders for the club.

Tom Costin, a shareholder in Le Havre, joins Storch in his bid for Mexican club Cancun FC, who is an investor in Blue Crow Sports Group, a multi-club football ownership and investment platform with controlling stakes in French club Le Havre.

There were reportedly only about 10 parties left when the initial stage of the takeover process was completed on November 21.

Analysis of “mixed reaction and many questions”

BBC Radio Sheffield’s Rob Staton

Supporters have had a mixed response to this news online.

There is a feeling at Bramall Lane that Bord’s consulting at Sheffield United wasn’t successful, and it has a negative effect on the Blades’ chaotic summer, which has resulted in a difficult season just months after they were so close to achieving Premier League promotion.

Who is funding this offer financially? Beyond the anticipated preference for an analytical approach to recruitment, what is the plan? Do they have the ability to identify signings that can be used as assets?

Some people, on the other hand, believe that the analytics at least provide a plan, and that the consortium’s involvement with other clubs at least provides some experience.

After a period of rumors and rumors, some people are happy that the process has ended.

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Timothée Chalamet shares his passion for 1 particular region of the UK — it’s not London

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Timothee Chalamet, a famous actor from Hollywood, admitted to having a “comfort” habit before going to bed and that he likes to live in the British countryside.

Timothée Chalamet has disclosed a soothing bedtime ritual he enjoys – and it centres entirely on the Cotswolds. During an interview with BBC Radio 2’s Scott Mills this week, the Wonka and Dune star expressed his passion for the British countryside, particularly this picturesque region.

In a clip available on the official BBC Radio 2 TikTok account, he explained: “You drive through the British countryside, it’s amazing. The air is so fresh here. You know, I’ll go to sleep watching little house tours of the Cotswolds. That’s not even a joke man.

Watching house tours of the Cotswolds or short 4K walking videos is what I find to be comfortable. You walk around all kinds of cute little towns while it’s raining, and Sunday roasts are served there. Simply put, it sounds fantastic.

Scott responded, as Timothée’s face lit up with a broad grin: “You love that don’t you? Look at his little face!”.

The pair then discussed the distinctly British place names found across the UK, with the radio host recommending the Hollywood actor visit Chipping Norton, a market town close to where David and Victoria Beckham have settled, reports Gloucestershire Live.

Timothée joked that he could easily call Britain home, saying, “That’s where I’ll be… ” We’re getting you back for the 1700s, or 1776, if you call me a real estate colonialist.

He wouldn’t be the first celeb to call the Cotswolds home, though.

The area already boasts a glittering array of famous residents, including David and Victoria Beckham, Elizabeth Hurley, Kate Moss, Simon Cowell, and Princess Beatrice.

As GloucestershireLive reported earlier this year, international stars like Ellen DeGeneres and her husband, Portia de Rossi, have been drawn to its allure.

Savills Estate Agents in Banbury, the sales director at Nicholas Rudge, provided some insight into why this picturesque area has become a hotspot for famous people.

In a Hello! interview He continued, “The Cotswolds has become incredibly fashionable because money has poured out of London.” Because it is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the area is secure, civilized, protected, and not overdeveloped.

“If you come from a Georgian or Victorian house in London but you grew up in the country, there’s this romantic image of pubs with fires and long walks with dogs, and that’s exactly what the Cotswolds offers.

Kate Moss can be bumped into in Thyme, and you can see everyone. I think a lot of people respect their ability to simply get on with their lives.

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Matt Goss’ ‘simple’ Christmas plans as he reunites with dad after three years

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In the 1980s, pop band Bros star Matt Goss and his twin brother Luke rose to fame, but it has been revealed that the two don’t see things well.

Matt Goss has opened up on how he is having a Christmas reunion with his dad after spending three years apart. The singer has said that his dad has been in hospital for the last nine months and the pair didn’t see each other for quite some time before that too.

However, they will be having a big reunion over the festive season as they’re set to have a pub lunch on Christmas day. Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, Matt said that he and his dad are “excited” to be spending the special day together.

He continued, “My father is coming in, haven’t seen him for three years, he’s been in hospital for nine months, and it’s one of those Christmases where he’s like “I’m so excited” and that we’re also looking forward to just having a simple pub lunch at Christmas. No washing up is required for us.

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Although Matt and his father Alan haven’t always been romantically involved, they have since made strides in their relationship. Matt has stated in the past that Matt and his twin brother Luke were always concerned about their fame.

Hello! reported that Matt said: “Dad always worried about me when fame first struck. I was young then, but I need him just as much now and always will.

I knew I needed my dad right away when they said I could have someone with me on the studio floor. I trust his judgment and he gives me strength.

Matt and his brother Luke have a strained relationship despite now getting along with their father. Mattt discussed their ongoing conflict earlier this year.

The siblings found fame in the late eighties in the pop band Bros as they went on to sell 16 million records. Back in 2018 they were the subject of documentary After the Screaming Stops, which followed the brothers’ attempts to heal their relationship.

The band’s involvement in the tragedies that the brothers have experienced as a resulted in the program’s discussion. When the band was at the height of their fame, their sister Carolyn died in a collision at the age of 18. Additionally, their mother passed away in front of Matt when her stomach sprained.

According to reports, the brothers are still having trouble speaking to one another. Mattt stated in an interview with the Guardian last year that he didn’t want to “lied” about their relationship’s status.

He explained the causes of their disagreement, saying, “It’s a tough one. Out of respect for him, I don’t want to say too much. However, I won’t pretend that it’s kumbaya because it’s not.

Matt asserted his still-happy belief that the duo should continue to produce music together. We shouldn’t have gotten together, in my opinion to this day. He said, “We should have just rode out the storm.”

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UN experts condemn US naval blockade of Venezuela as illegal aggression

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Four UN human rights experts have called for the US Congress to intervene in the partial naval blockade of Venezuela, citing it as illegal armed aggression, and condemn it.

In a joint statement released on Wednesday, the UN experts said, “There is no right to impose unilateral sanctions through an armed blockade.”

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As part of a naval blockade against Venezuelan vessels that it considers to be in the sanctions zone, the US has deployed a significant military force in the Caribbean and intercepted oil tankers.

According to the UN Charter, using military force against another country is prohibited.

According to the experts, “it is also expressly recognized as illegal armed aggression under the General Assembly’s 1974 Definition of Aggression” because of how seriously it is used of force. The human right to life and other rights are gravely endangered in Venezuela and the region because of the illegal use of force and threats to use additional force at sea and on land.

Venezuela, the country’s main resource, is accused of using oil, which is its main resource, to finance “narcoterrorism, human trafficking, murders, and kidnappings,” according to US President Donald Trump.

Caracas denies having a drug trafficking history. According to the statement, Washington wants to seize Venezuela’s largest oil reserves, which is currently the largest in the world, from Nicolas Maduro.

US forces have launched numerous airstrikes on ships that Washington claims were allegedly containing drugs since September. For those accusations, it has not yet provided proof. There have been more than 100 fatalities.

US Congress should act, right?

“These killings constitute human rights violations.” According to the experts, they need to be looked into and held accountable for their actions.

The US Congress should step in, they said, to end the blockade and prevent further attacks.

They demanded that nations take steps to stop the escalation of the blockade, stop illegal killings, and prosecute the perpetrators.

Barcelona cool Guehi interest – Thursday’s gossip

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After meeting with Marc Guehi’s agents, Barcelona decided to drop their interest in him, but Marcus Rashford wants to stay at the Spanish club. Meanwhile, West Ham’s Jorgen Strand Larsen is wanted by Wolves.

Due to the cost of the negotiations, Barcelona met with Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi’s agents, but they cooled their interest in signing the 25-year-old England international due to his financial situation. (Mundo Deportivo, Spanish)

Marcus Rashford, 28, a 28-year-old England international, claims that his “ultimate goal” is to stay with Barcelona, which he signed from Manchester United on loan in the summer. (Sport, via Mirror)

Jorgen Strand Larsen, 25, from Norway, is a striker who is likely to compete with Crystal Palace at West Ham in January. (Telegraph, subscription required)

Roma could try to sign Romanian international Radu Dragusin on loan with a purchase option, but the 23-year-old is not. (via Football Italia, La Gazzetta dello Sport)

Liverpool have turned their attention to Paris St-Germain and France winger Bradley Barcola as Antoine Semenyo prefers to move to Manchester City. (CaughtOffside)

Andre Onana, 29, a goalkeeper from Cameroon, describes his time as “the best of my life” since he signed for Trabzonspor in Turkey on loan from Manchester United in September. (Goal)

Ajay Tavares, a promising English winger, turns 16 on December 28 at Championship side Norwich City, is wanted by Barcelona. (Mundo Deportivo, Spanish)

Lazio’s 25-year-old spaniard Mario Gila is a target for Chelsea and Bournemouth. (Il Messaggero, Italian)

Luis Guilherme, 19, is a West Ham winger who is wanted by Sporting, who wants to sign him on loan with a purchase commitment. (Portuguese: Mainfutebol)

Aston Villa‘s concerns over the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability regulations are still preventing Boss Unai Emery from closing the January transfer window. (GiveMeSport)

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