Stewart Donald has been urged to find a 'swift and positive' solution to Sunderland's ongoing takeover saga, according to the Sunderland Echo.

The Black Cats' supporters have been in a state of limbo with reports claiming that the club is in 'a period of exclusivity' with a potential buyer who has already provided proof of funds.

That feeling of uncertainty continues to rumble on around the Stadium Of Light leaving fans feeling frustrated at the lack of communication from the club.

The club were due to speak to supporters on Wednesday evening to provide a periodic update on all matters to do with the club including the takeover, however this was postponed with CEO Jim Rodwell citing 'the advancement and sensitivity of the process' for the reason.

While this late postponement of the supporter collective meeting will be frustrating, fans will be hoping that it could lead to positive news on the takeover front with one prominent supporters group speaking out on the issue.

A statement by the Red and White Army Supporters group read: “The Red and White Army are disappointed that the Club have cancelled Thursday’s Structured Dialogue Meeting. We have a range of questions and topics to cover following consultation with our members and the wider supporter base. We know that fellow supporter groups have also requested a range of discussion points.
"We note that the reason 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. Think you’re a big Sunderland fan? Take our 18 question quiz to find out

 

"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.” The Verdict Sunderland supporters need some good news, and quickly. The last few years have been an absolute disaster for the Black Cats as their brief spell in League One goes on for significantly longer than anyone had hoped. A takeover of the club is what the vast majority of fans are looking for, and that could be just what they need to help them kick on and push towards promotion.