Sunderland BOMBSHELL: Tom Burwell leaves as Kyril Louis-Dreyfus takes control

Podcast: The Roar Podcast - Sunderland Echo · Sunderland Echo

Opublikowano: 2026-10-05

Tom Burwell has left his position as Sunderland AFC’s interim CEO with immediate effect, with owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus stepping into the role of Executive Chairman and taking a more hands-on role in the day-to-day running of the club. In this breaking-news edition of The Roar Podcast, James Copley and Phil Smith react to the announcement, discuss what we know so far and assess what the change could mean for Sunderland moving forward. They look at Burwell’s five months in the role, the timing of his departure, Louis-Dreyfus’ new position and the questions supporters will n...