George Stanley Seymour Jr was a former chairman of Newcastle United and the son of Stan Seymour Sr.
Stan Seymour Jr | |
|---|---|
| Born | Scotland |
| Died | 4 November 1992 |
| Nationality | English |
| Known for | Former chairman of Newcastle United |
Career edit
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]
References edit
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "One of Toon's favourite sons". Chronicle Live. 2 June 2007. Retrieved 2 August 2022.