Stan Seymour Jr | |
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Born | Scotland |
Died | 4 November 1992 |
Nationality | English |
Known for | Former chairman of Newcastle United |
George Stanley Seymour Jr was a former chairman of Newcastle United and the son of Stan Seymour Sr.
Born the son of Stan Seymour Sr in Scotland, [1] he managed a sports shop in Newcastle upon Tyne. [2]
Seymour 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. However, he also brought Kevin Keegan to Newcastle in 1982. He resigned as chairman as in 1988 and died at Birmingham in November 1992. [3]
Stan Seymour Jr | |
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Born | Scotland |
Died | 4 November 1992 |
Nationality | English |
Known for | Former chairman of Newcastle United |
George Stanley Seymour Jr was a former chairman of Newcastle United and the son of Stan Seymour Sr.
Born the son of Stan Seymour Sr in Scotland, [1] he managed a sports shop in Newcastle upon Tyne. [2]
Seymour 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. However, he also brought Kevin Keegan to Newcastle in 1982. He resigned as chairman as in 1988 and died at Birmingham in November 1992. [3]