Sunderland owner Stewart Donald has made a stunning offer to Sunderland fans on the way to Southend United - after their bus broke down en route. Around 2,500 travelling fans are set to descend on Roots Hall this evening as the Black Cats face their final game of the regular League One season - although they are guaranteed to play at least twice more in the play-offs. please log in to view this image Stewart Donald has made a stunning offer to Sunderland fans And while many fans have been able to soak up the delights of the South East ahead of the 5:30pm kick-off, some encountered difficulties on their way from Wearside. Supporter Ethan Proudfoot took to Twitter to vent his frustration after his bus - which was carrying 15 Sunderland fans on their way to the game - broke down an hour away from the ground, looking to leave them stranded ahead of kick-off. While the bus later restated and had the loyal fans on their way again, owner Stewart Donald was quick to step in and offer help in the form of the team bus, which he said would come and collect the fans. Replying to Proudfoot, Donald said: "If you struggle message me - The team coach can come and get you if needed." now thats what i call a boss
People (well one of our posters and a few on twitter) keep uSing the term “he hasn’t got a pot to piss in” about Donald. I’d rather have an owner with little money but fans at heart than a mega rich bloke who doesn’t give a **** any day!
Reminds me of Niall's hiring a fleet of taxis to get Fans home after they were all removed from a flight.
Very much like Quinn with the fans... Hopefully NOTHING like Quinn in the football business sense!! Quinn was awful at that
And yet when he took over we were a championship side. Under his chairmanship we were promoted to The Premier League and stayed there till he was replaced by Ellis Short. Our downfall can be traced, in my mind at least, to Short's assuming full control, (and responsibility). Not the worst CV I've seen for Niall.
Short's assuming full control could also be viewed as when Sir Niall left, though, perhaps when Shorty needed him the most It's the continuity that wasn't there 'cos a suitable replacement/advisor wasn't found
Fair to say that SNQ was a better footballer than SD, and he was taller, but I think that misses the point.
