Accrington Stanley chairman delivers stunning assessment of Sunderland that will give fans hope

Accrington Stanley chairman Andy Holt took to Twitter following his club’s draw with Sunderland on Saturday.
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The two League One clubs played out a thrilling 3-3 draw at the Stadium of Light which featured a comical own goal and a stunning free-kick.

Indeed, the Stanley boss travelled up to Wearside to cheer on his side – and he was impressed with the new set-up under Kyril Louis-Dreyfus.

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“Talking of big clubs, my visit to @SunderlandAFC yesterday was my best ever away day,” Holt said on Twitter.

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus.Kyril Louis-Dreyfus.
Kyril Louis-Dreyfus.

“Their staff and directors treat us as equals, though we aren’t. They’re building something good up there listening to their plans and I am 100% certain they’re going to succeed.

“They talk of having no right to promotion, of earning it and building a sound base so that when it’s achieved, it can continually be built on.

“They’re going back to the @premierleague and damn well deserve their place in @ChampionsLeague if they earn it.

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“For all I know, they may be promoted this year and my only sadness is, if they do, I won’t get to visit this great club again in my tenure @ASFCofficial

“Fans need to be patient and back them. God speed.”

The comments from Holt follow a meeting with Louis-Dreyfus when Sunderland played Accrington Stanley at the Wham Stadium back in March.

Replying to questions on social media about Louis-Dreyfus, Holt said: “Very decent man. Will do great for @SunderlandAFC.”

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