There have been a host of claims and milestones since that point and plenty of parties have claimed an interest, although the club have not yet changed hands as we approach December 27 and the one year anniversary of the fan-led call for change.
So what’s happened since the #DonaldOut campaign and where do we stand now? We take a look:
5. May 11th 2020
Madrox told the Echo that due to the COVID-19 crisis, the club would not be sold by the end of May and that it was ‘impossible’ to put a timescale on the sale. Photo: Frank Reid
6. July 13th 2020
Sammy Yu confirms he remains interested in purchasing Sunderland AFC having previously seen attempts fall flat. Mark Campbell’s name also enters the discussion as he continues to keep a close eye on the situation at the club. Photo: Steve Ellis
7. July 16th 2020
Stewart Donald holds a heated meeting with supporters - during which he confirms the club remains up for sale with an asking price of £37.6million. Photo: FRANK REID
8. July 17th 2020
Micky Gray confirms he has been contacted by Donald in a bid to hold discussions over a takeover. However, he claims the figures he has received from the club are ‘astronomical’. Photo: Ian MacNicol