Kyril Louis-Dreyfus

Former Sunderland chair Stewart Donald has further reduced his shareholding to 9%

Stewart Donald's intriguing response to SAFC share development Phil Smith

Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray.

Sunderland close in on first transfer Richard Mennear

The launch of the Sunderland Story at Sunderland Empire today (from left) producer Sean Marley, writer Nicky Allt, club historian Rob Mason, SAFC chief operating officer Steve Davison, head coach Tony Mowbray, chairman Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and SAFC press officer Oscar Chamberlain

The Sunderland Story: New play on the history of SAFC set for Empire in 2023 Echo Reporter

Kristjaan Speakman

Kristjaan Speakman outlines SAFC's transfer plans for January window Phil Smith

Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray

Tony Mowbray gives an update on SAFC's plans for the transfer window Phil Smith

Sunderland head coach Tony Mowbray has been discussing where the club need to stregthen in the January transfer window. Picture by FRANK REID

Mowbray knows where SAFC need to strengthen in January Joe Nicholson

Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus.

Football Kyril Louis-Dreyfus talks with overseas coach at Birmingham Joe Nicholson

Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus

This is why Louis-Dreyfus visited Nacional de Football and Atlético Peñarol Phil Smith

Kristjaan Speakman says Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus is obsessed with what’s going on at the club.

Transfer chief's revealing insight into Sunderland owner Joe Nicholson

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Sunderland chairman Kyril Louis-Dreyfus (l) shares a joke during the Sky Bet Championship between Sunderland and Coventry City at Stadium of Light on July 31, 2022 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

SAFC chairman Kyril Louis-Dreyfus' 21-word message to fans after Watford draw James Copley

New Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray

Tony Mowbray opens up on KLD talks and why he was so keen on the SAFC job Phil Smith

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus has increased his stake in the club

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus becomes majority shareholder in huge SAFC off-pitch update Phil Smith

Stewart Donald and Charlie Methven

Two external parties in talks to buy SAFC shares Joe Nicholson

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Sunderland fans celebrate after winning the Sky Bet League One Play-Off trophy in the Sky Bet League One Play-Off Final match between Sunderland and Wycombe Wanderers at Wembley Stadium on May 21, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Donald and Methven to sell shares 'subject to EFL' approval - reports James Copley

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Anthony Patterson of Sunderland celebrates the 2nd goal during the Sky Bet League One Play-Off Final match between Sunderland and Wycombe Wanderers at Wembley Stadium on May 21, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Ownership update as SAFC to offer Patterson new contract James Copley

Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus at Wembley.

Football SAFC's estimated worth following promotion plus Louis-Dreyfus' financial dilemma Joe Nicholson

Sunderland fans at Trafalgar Square. Picture by FRANK REID

Louis-Dreyfus spotted at Trafalgar Square Joe Nicholson

Sunderland fans.

Sunderland fan groups to meet with club bosses Richard Mennear

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus.

Louis-Dreyfus talks head coach financials as Speakman points towards investment James Copley

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - MAY 09: A General view of the Stadium of Light prior to the Sky Bet League One match between Sunderland and Northampton Town at Stadium of Light on May 09, 2021 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Donald aiming to 'sort out' shareholding issue as he eyes return to football James Copley

Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman

Sunderland transfer news: Kristjaan Speakman reveals £1m+ January investment in ... Phil Smith

Sunderland's Chief Operating Officer Steve Davison (front left) and Kyril Louis-Dreyfus

SAFC chief on what's next for Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and Madrox's shareholding Phil Smith

Sunderland chairman Kyril Louis-Dreyfus

Sunderland fans call for Kyril Louis-Dreyfus to attend key meeting Richard Mennear

Sunderland legend issues this transfer warning to Kyril Louis-Dreyfus ahead of busy summer window

Sunderland legend delivers a transfer message and outlines a key priority Mark Donnelly

Aiden McGeady in action for Sunderland.

This is what Aiden McGeady has said about his Sunderland future Richard Mennear

Sunderland fans have this transfer message for Kyril Louis-Dreyfus after Blackpool defeat

Sunderland fans have this transfer message for Kyril Louis-Dreyfus Mark Donnelly

Steve Davison (bottom left) at the Stadium of Light with Kyril Louis-Dreyfus

How Kyril Louis-Dreyfus' SAFC takeover was completed entirely via Zoom calls Phil Smith

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus

Football Sunderland set to benefit from bumper Kyril Louis-Dreyfus transfer budget Mark Donnelly

Sunderland owner and chairman Kyril Louis-Dreyfus.

Stanley chairman delivers eight-word verdict on Kyril Louis-Dreyfus James Copley

Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus smiles during the Papa John's Trophy final.

Pundit says SAFC were 'cruelly addicted to failure' but that could now change James Copley

Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson looks on during the Sky Bet League One match between Northampton Town and Sunderland at PTS Academy Stadium on January 2, 2021.

Lee Johnson reveals how Kyril Louis-Dreyfus Zoom call changed his mind James Copley

'He's not messed about': Bailey Wright lifts the lid on Kyril Louis-Dreyfus' early impact at Sunderland after takeover deal agreed

Sunderland defender reveals immediate impact of Kyril Louis-Dreyfus Mark Donnelly

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus watches on at the Stadium of Light

Louis-Dreyfus reveals why he believes Sunderland can get promoted this season Phil Smith

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus.

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus reveals what excited him about Sunderland after sealing take... Richard Mennear

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus watches on as Sunderland win at Burton Albion

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus continues his Sunderland reshuffle with two key appointments Phil Smith

Dion Sanderson

SAFC defender reveals details of meeting with new owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus Mark Donnelly

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus.

New Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus reveals what attracted him to Wearside Mark Donnelly

Undated handout photo issued by Castle Rock Brewery of (left to right) Notts County's bar manager David McKenna, competition winner Eric Jackson, Castle Rock brewer and Notts County supporter Garry Gibbens and Notts County's CEO Jim Rodwell during the brewing process of the real ale 'Pie Eyed 150' atCastle Rock Brewery in Nottingham, the ale has gone on sale at the Meadow Lane ground and at pubs across the East Midlands to help mark the 150 year milestone in the history of Notts County, the world's oldest football league club. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Tuesday January 3, 2012. See PA story CONSUMER Ale. Photo credit should read: Castle Rock Brewery/PA Wire

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Jim Rodwell steps down as chief executive Richard Mennear

Sunderland's Stadium of Light.

Stewart Donald has this message to Sunderland fans as takeover confirmed Phil Smith

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus is Sunderland's new Chairman and controlling shareholder

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus reacts after EFL approval his Sunderland takeover Phil Smith

How the Sunderland dressing room have reacted to Kyril Louis-Dreyfus' takeover plans after Wearside visit

'It's exciting': Key Sunderland man comments on Kyril Louis-Dreyfus takeover bid Mark Donnelly

Charlie Wyke scores his hat-trick goal

Inside a remarkable afternoon as Sunderland thrash Doncaster Rovers Phil Smith

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus.

First picture of Kyril Louis-Dreyfus at the Stadium of Light as Sunderland fans ... Richard Mennear