Sunderland chairman Stewart Donald has recently written an open letter to supporters addressing issues presented by the current situation in the country.
It comes after the club announced they had furloughed playing staff as well as non-playing staff, something the former Eastleigh chairman addressed in his letter. He wrote:
“On Tuesday, we announced that our players and backroom staff had been furloughed. They join a number of other members of our non-playing staff, who we had already furloughed, in using the Governments’ Job Retention Scheme. We believe it is the best course of action for the club at this time. We will also continue to look at the suitability of all options being made available to businesses during this unprecedented period. We are not alone in this process, and this is an extremely challenging time for every club outside the Premier League.”
The Black Cats do not look on course for automatic promotion this season, but they are in with a realistic shout of a second play-off appearance in as many seasons. However, after some woeful transfer business over the last eighteen months, as well as indifferent results and playing style, some supporters are reaching the end of their tether.
Donald’s reign, and the club’s current direction, is the cause for much discussion and separation. Even his open letter has divided fans, with several replying to him on Twitter after the club posted it in full this morning.
People slating him for putting staff on furlough are deluded. Clearly has no option with no match income and our wages
— James (@jxmes123) April 12, 2020
Too simplistic to say that m8. It's the right decision, yes, but you are not providing full context; the fact that Methven says club is in a very healthy position and Donald's constant shite in regards to his finances when we know he hasn't got a pot to piss in!
— Kevin Moeliker (@Kevsol) April 12, 2020
https://twitter.com/SeanDHW/status/1249321549485785099
Thanks but I've read enough fiction during this quarantine
— Guy Incognito (@_GuyIncognito__) April 12, 2020
Embarassing that fans on here still defend Donald. Clueless!
— Kevin Moeliker (@Kevsol) April 12, 2020
This guy actually cares about the club and is a genuine football guy. If he sells and he stays on the board, it would almost be like having a fan who actually knows what it takes financially to keep the boat afloat. He saved this club when no one else would.
— Michael Urwin (@MichaelUrwin4) April 12, 2020
https://twitter.com/DavidRo03110005/status/1249325733186592769
https://twitter.com/lincolnSAFC/status/1249326900348059653
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