Cats chief Davison set to depart

Published date03 April 2024
Publication titleEvening Chronicle
Davison will leave the Black Cats at the end of the 2023/24 season after serving three years in the role

He started work at Sunderland during the Covid-19 pandemic, with the club languishing in League One following back-toback relegations that had resulted in substantial resourcing cuts.

There had also been a lack of investment in infrastructure over a lengthy period of time and he has subsequently led a transformative three years at the Stadium of Light, delivering a range of successful projects.

This includes securing the women's team promotion to the FA Women's Championship, which has provided a springboard for playing success this season.

Engagement with the main city institutions is also said to have significantly improved, culminating in several new and thriving partnerships.

This close working relationship has also helped provide the city with a revitalised concert programme and secured major events such as the Lionesses' homecoming fixture in 2023 and the opening game of the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2025.

Davison has led the ongoing modernisation of the club's facilities, including the...

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