Sunderland Echo

Donald is urged to make 'swift and positive' takeover decision

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for the cancellati­on is due to SAFC being in advanced talks about a potential takeover with an unnamed party.

"We understand that this would make some of the proposed agenda items difficult to discuss, hence the postponeme­nt.

"The apparent progress of a sale will be welcome news to the majority of Sunderland supporters.

"Earlier this year, RAWA surveyed fans on their attitudes to the current ownership, with 90% of supporters stating they were unhappy and they should sell to a reputable buyer.

"We are acutely aware that there will be a large number of fans who may greet this latest news with a dose of cynicism, citing that there has been a potential sale in one form or another, since Spring of 2019.

"RAWA are not privy to any further informatio­n regarding a potential sale and so we will watch with great interest and eagerness for imminent news of a positive conclusion.

"Despite a reasonable start to the season in terms of results in League One, many fans continue to be disillusio­ned and frustrated at the direction of SAFC, whilst taking into account the huge disruption in the game caused by COVID-19.

"It is widely accepted that there has been a breakdown of trust between the ownership and the fan base for a variety of reasons, and we sincerely hope matters are about to finally reach a positive conclusion.

"In July, the club board asked for ‘breathing space’ – that was four months ago and the patience of a lot of fans is wearing thin.

"Many of our members are already pushing for supporters to act and once again display their feelings about how the club is being run.

"Anything other than a swift and positive resolution in a change of ownership will only serve to raise the temperatur­e further.”

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Sunderland owner Stewart Donald urged to sanction takeover as hopes of a Sunderland sale raised.

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