Sunderland get 23 year old chairman

[ClaretTony]

Takeover at Sunderland has been completed - Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, who is 23, has bought a controlling interest and has been installed as the new chairman.

[GodIsADeeJay81]

He's worth some coin though, dad was a billionaire before he passed away and used to own Marseille I think it was.
Not sure what the attraction is with Sunderland, unless it's because they're a cheap buy and already have things like the stadium and training facilities...

[Silkyskills1]

He's worth some coin though, dad was a billionaire before he passed away and used to own Marseille I think it was.
Not sure what the attraction is with Sunderland, unless it's because they're a cheap buy and already have things like the stadium and training facilities...

Perhaps getting to Wembley again swung it.

[Woodleyclaret]

Lets hope the Mackems finally get someone who can revive the team
They are great fans who have been shafted by some inept board members over the past few years.
It was always a great place to visit with friendly football fanatical supporters

[Newcastleclaret93]

They must be gutted it wasn’t a leveraged takeover.

[ClaretTony]

Lets hope the Mackems finally get someone who can revive the team
They are great fans who have been shafted by some inept board members over the past few years.
It was always a great place to visit with friendly football fanatical supporters

Fanatical yes, but in the Premier League so long they just wanted someone to come in and spend, spend, spend on players. They live in that same big club fantasy world as Newcastle.

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Fanatical yes, but in the Premier League so long they just wanted someone to come in and spend, spend, spend on players. They live in that same big club fantasy world as Newcastle.

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Yup, they're very deluded up there

https://rokerreport.sbnation.com/2021/2 ... is-dreyfus

Also some staggering financial numbers on this in regards to losses of £35 million pa.

[KRBFC]

He's worth some coin though, dad was a billionaire before he passed away and used to own Marseille I think it was.
Not sure what the attraction is with Sunderland, unless it's because they're a cheap buy and already have things like the stadium and training facilities...

I think the term big club is banded around too much but Sunderland for me, fall into that category. A real sleeping giant, it would be interesting to see just how many fans Sunderland/Newcastle could pull for home games if the sides were competing at the very top. The catchment area is huge and only really 3 teams competing for local fans. Weirdly I didn't know Middlesbrough was considered Yorkshire until recently.

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Perhaps getting to Wembley again swung it.

That for the efl trophy?

[GodIsADeeJay81]

I think the term big club is banded around too much but Sunderland for me, fall into that category. A real sleeping giant, it would be interesting to see just how many fans Sunderland/Newcastle could pull for home games if the sides were competing at the very top. The catchment area is huge and only really 3 teams competing for local fans. Weirdly I didn't know Middlesbrough was considered Yorkshire until recently.

Nearly 85 years since they last won a top flight title.

Over 40yrs since their last trophy of any note.

They're just another bang average club but they have the advantage of having a large catchment area, one club city etc.

They're certainly deluded though.

[ClaretTony]

I think the term big club is banded around too much but Sunderland for me, fall into that category.

Big clubs win things

[Bosscat]

I think the term big club is banded around too much but Sunderland for me, fall into that category. A real sleeping giant, it would be interesting to see just how many fans Sunderland/Newcastle could pull for home games if the sides were competing at the very top. The catchment area is huge and only really 3 teams competing for local fans. Weirdly I didn't know Middlesbrough was considered Yorkshire until recently.

Interestingly on a recent TV quiz Hull City was classed a North East Club ......

[Belgianclaret]

To be fair I’d like to see another series of Sunderland ‘till I die which sees them gain promotion.
Despite being a bigger club (supporterswise) than ours, the club also seems to be close to the local community, and despite their demise during the past years, success on the pitch will bring a lot of joy to people living in difficult circumstances

[ClaretTony]

To be fair I’d like to see another series of Sunderland ‘till I die which sees them gain promotion.
Despite being a bigger club (supporterswise) than ours, the club also seems to be close to the local community, and despite their demise during the past years, success on the pitch will bring a lot of joy to people living in difficult circumstances

One of my best mates is a Sunderland fan and lives in the city. They are, to some extent, a larger version of us. The football club is the main focus of the place just like our club is, they are so passionate about their club. He refuses to watch STID on Netflix as do a lot of Sunderland supporters.

[JohnMac]

Interestingly on a recent TV quiz Hull City was classed a North East Club ......

Probably like Ipswich and Norwich as far as LONDON TV Companies are concerned

[Silkyskills1]

That for the efl trophy?

Beat Lincoln in the semi final last night on penalties.

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Beat Lincoln in the semi final last night on penalties.

If trips to Wembley are what's needed to attract billionaire owners, we've no chance

[TheFamilyCat]

That for the efl trophy?

Papa John's trophy. Let's give it the gravitas it deserves.

[cricketfieldclarets]

If trips to Wembley are what's needed to attract billionaire owners, we've no chance

We did play spurs there a couple of years ago

[Bosscat]

If trips to Wembley are what's needed to attract billionaire owners, we've no chance

3 trips to Wembley in the past 26 years not bad though

[GodIsADeeJay81]

We did play spurs there a couple of years ago

I was there for Wood's debut, great day out

My lads still chat about a Burnley fan in front of us who was conducting the home fans with his middle fingers

[TheFamilyCat]

3 trips to Wembley in the past 26 years not bad though

I think your maths is a bit out there.

Edit - aah, Spurs games. Still, the 26 year cut off is still a bit baffling.

[Bosscat]

I think your maths is a bit out there.

Stockport 94
Sheff U 09
Spuds17/18 season

Thats 3 times in my book


My point was about Billionaires and someone saying Sunderland and Wembley being the reason for involvement ....

Not meant to be literal TFC

[TheFamilyCat]

27 years though....

I'd have gone 4 in 33 years to be honest. One trip every 8 and a quarter years instead of one in 9.

[Bosscat]

27 years though....

I'd have gone 4 in 33 years to be honest. One trip every 8 and a quarter years instead of one in 9.

Not 27 years till May 29th if we are going to be pedantic

[nyclaret]

Big clubs win things

Newcastle?

[mybloodisclaret]

Stockport 94
Sheff U 09
Spuds17/18 season

Thats 3 times in my book


My point was about Billionaires and someone saying Sunderland and Wembley being the reason for involvement ....

Not meant to be literal TFC

We played them at Wembley in 18-19 also, I took my lads for their first trip to wembley.

[TheFamilyCat]

Not 27 years till May 29th if we are going to be pedantic

Past halfway so rounding up.

[Bosscat]

Past halfway so rounding up.

So if you are 44 and 8 months you round up and tell people you are 45 years old then

[TheFamilyCat]

So if you are 44 and 8 months you round up and tell people you are 45 years old then

No, I still tell them I'm 39.

[Bosscat]

No, I still tell them I'm 39.

So you are only 4 and a half in human years then

[Stayingup]

I think the term big club is banded around too much but Sunderland for me, fall into that category. A real sleeping giant, it would be interesting to see just how many fans Sunderland/Newcastle could pull for home games if the sides were competing at the very top. The catchment area is huge and only really 3 teams competing for local fans. Weirdly I didn't know Middlesbrough was considered Yorkshire until recently.

Yes Middlesborough. Mongrels

[Petersa]

Weirdly I didn't know Middlesbrough was considered Yorkshire until recently.

Dont worry ........I'm not yet over a presenter on TV a few years ago telling that Huddersfield that afternoon would take on their Yorkshire rivals Newcastle United!

[ClaretTony]

Weirdly I didn't know Middlesbrough was considered Yorkshire until recently.

It was in the old North Yorkshire Riding. In the days when you could only play cricket for Yorkshire if you were born in the county, Chris Old played for them and he was from Middlesbrough.

[ClaretTony]

The new owner has dispensed with the services of the CEO this morning with his twin brother expected to get the job. Apparently, the new chairman is moving to live in the area. My mate has just said to me: "A Frenchman in Sunlun, oh the culture he's going to enjoy ".