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title: "Sunderland: Finance experts slams ‘toxic’ Donald and Methven"
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author: "Will Seager"
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published: "2022-05-21T19:15:29Z"
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# Sunderland: Finance experts slams ‘toxic’ Donald and Methven

**Football finance expert Kieran Maguire has claimed that Kyril Louis-Dreyfus could end a ‘toxic’ era at [Sunderland](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/sunderland-afc-news/) if he buys out Stewart Donald and Charlie Methven.**

### **The Lowdown: Sunderland takeover development**

As per [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sunderland-toxic-claim-issued-by-maguire-as-11m-deal-on-the-cards/), Louis-Dreyfus currently owns 41 percent of the Black Cats, which amounts to a controlling stake in the club.

However, [The Sunderland Echo](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/sunderland-chief-outlines-ownership-latest-at-supporter-collective-meeting-3692674) have recently reported that Louis-Dreyfus is looking to take full-control of the North East outfit.

[Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sunderland-toxic-claim-issued-by-maguire-as-11m-deal-on-the-cards/) understands that Methven and Donald would part with their shares for £10.7m.

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### **The Latest: Maguire reacts**

Maguire believes that the day-to-day running of Sunderland would change drastically if Louis-Dreyfus were to take over.

Speaking with [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sunderland-toxic-claim-issued-by-maguire-as-11m-deal-on-the-cards/), the [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/12589337/bidders-will-want-to-impress-chelsea-fans) football finance guru claimed:

*“Decisions under this format would be made more smoothly.*

*“Methven and Donald are a toxic legacy of some of the worst years in the club’s history as far as fans are concerned.*

*“They had two years of parachute payments in League One and failed to get promoted. Fingers have to be pointed at Donald and Methven because it is ultimately their responsibility.*

*“With a majority stake, there can be more focus and the club can be run on a more streamlined basis.*

*“If he is to be constrained in terms of what he can invest because all shareholders have to agree on the level of spending, they are then acting liking an anchor.”*

### **The Verdict: Needs to happen**

With years of misery endured under the poor leadership of Donald and Methven, Sunderland needs a fresh take on its ownership.

If Louis-Dreyfus were to take full-control, this would spark a new era within the Black Cats, with a streamlined running of the club taking a priority as they finally bounce back to the second tier.

Therefore, if the possibility for a complete takeover is there, Sunderland fans will be urging Donald and Methven to accept the offer, happy at the thought of the pair’s departure.

***In other news: [Sunderland: James Hunter shares Carl Winchester injury news](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/sunderland-afc-news/wycombe-team-news-winchester-injury-league-one/)***