Southampton and Derby are among clubs whose stadiums are mortgaged to MSD Capital in search for much-needed fundsThe new-year sale of Burnley to US investors after 139 years of local Lancashire ownership marked a sign of the times for football as Turf …
Heir to Swiss commodity trading empire takes helm at Sunderland pledging to match the fans’ passionMeet Kyril Louis-Dreyfus. The 23-year-old heir to a Swiss commodities fortune has bought a majority stake in Sunderland AFC and installed himself as the …
Louis-Dreyfus is the son of the late Marseille owner Robert New owner says he is proud but recognises responsibilityKyril Louis-Dreyfus has become the youngest chairman in English football after his protracted takeover of Sunderland was finally approve…
Tuesday’s game with Accrington called off after more casesClub have already postponed three matches in DecemberSunderland have informed the EFL that they have postponed their League One match at Accrington on Tuesday due to the continuing coronavirus o…
Frenchman set to acquire Stewart Donald’s controlling interestLouis-Dreyfus will become chairman pending EFL approvalSunderland have announced that an agreement has been reached with a prospective new owner, Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, the son of the former M…
On one point after 13 games, Blades look set to repeat the lows of Kevin Kyle’s humbling relegations at the Stadium of Light For Kevin Kyle, the nadir came in his kitchen. The Scottish striker was boiling the water to prepare his baby’s bottle when it …
Match v Wimbledon went ahead despite player’s positive test‘Lack of clarity regarding potential sanctions’ prove to be issueThe English Football League laid itself open to accusations of double standards on Tuesday night after agreeing to call off Bris…
Beacon of Light CEO Lesley Spuhler on how the community project set up by former chairman Bob Murray is meeting the challenge of CovidLesley Spuhler has started to view her dining table through slightly jaded eyes. The chief executive of Sunderland’s B…
Beacon of Light CEO Lesley Spuhler on how the community project set up by former chairman Bob Murray is meeting the challenge of CovidLesley Spuhler has started to view her dining table through slightly jaded eyes. The chief executive of Sunderland’s B…
Former Bristol City manager in line to replace Phil ParkinsonKristjaan Speakman installed as sporting directorSunderland are close to appointing Lee Johnson as their head coach. The 39-year-old former Bristol City manager is expected to fill the gap le…
Black Cats sit eighth in the the tableTeam have collected two points from last three gamesSunderland have sacked manager Phil Parkinson after five games without a win. The Black Cats sit eighth in League One, seven points behind leaders Hull.Parkinson …
Owner Stewart Donald to retain 15% of his sharesDirector Juan Sartori part of new consortium The Sunderland owner, Stewart Donald, has agreed a deal to sell the club to a consortium led by minority shareholder Juan Sartori and Kyril Louis-Dreyfus – the…
Peterborough and Sunderland hope to put last season behind them, Oxford and Portsmouth also look contenders but Wigan’s and Hull’s struggles seem set to continue It is fair to say Peterborough were miffed when they were bumped out of the play-offs on p…
William Storey says he has funding from ‘blue-chip backers’Storey’s bid subject of scepticism around the clubWilliam Storey, the founder of the soft drinks firm Rich Energy, claims he is leading a consortium that has made a bid to buy League One Sunder…
The Hammers may survive this season but the prospects for the next one do not look good – just ask fans of the Wearside club now in League OnePerhaps this time the Ferryman will not accept the fare. Wednesday’s unlikely victory over Chelsea, allied to …
Clive Mendonca’s hat-trick and Michael Gray’s ashen face are among the memories from an incredible encounterFootball stirs the same emotions in all of us. Joy and despair, fragile optimism and resigned acceptance. Yet it’s how we manage these feelings …
