Stan Seymour Jr.

Stan Seymour Jr. was a former chairman of Newcastle United and the son of Stan Seymour Sr.

Stan Seymour Jr.
Born
Scotland
Died4 November 1992
Birmingham
NationalityEnglish
Known forFormer chairman of Newcastle United

Career

Born the son of the player, Stan Seymour Sr., in Scotland,[1] Stan Seymour Jr managed a sports shop in Newcastle upon Tyne.[2]

Seymour Jr. inherited his fathers' shareholding in Newcastle United, was appointed to the board of the company in April 1976, and went on to be chairman in March 1981.[3] He stopped manager, Arthur Cox, from spending large amounts on acquiring players, worked hard to improve the financial position of the club and halted a takeover by businessman, Ernie Clay. He also brought the player, Kevin Keegan, to Newcastle United. He resigned as chairman as in 1988 and died at Birmingham in November 1992.[3]

References
  1. "The men who ran Newcastle United: Seymour Jnr had big boots to fill - so he brought in Kevin Keegan". Chronicle Live. 11 October 2019. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  2. "Keep-fit enthusiast dies while on a jog; Runner dead in field son of ex-United boss". The Journal. 1 January 2009. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  3. "One of Toon's favourite sons". Chronicle Live. 2 June 2007. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
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