Gateshead boss shines light on the ‘reality’ of potential takeover involving former Sunderland man Victor Anichebe
Former Sunderland man Victor Anichebe’s proposed takeover of Gateshead has been assessed.
One of the surprise stories over the last week has been former Sunderland man Victor Anichebe’s proposed takeover of Gateshead.
The former Nigerian international’s time at the Stadium of Light wasn’t full of glory, with the striker notching just three Premier League goals for the Black Cats, but he looks set to return to the North East, where he is heading a consortium to take over from National League side Gateshead.
The Heed are an ambitious club circling around the National League play-offs, a place where they finished last season, but were unable to compete for promotion to League Two due to issues with their stadium.
However, Gateshead boss Carl Magnay has reflected on the process, one which hasn’t been the most straightforward.
Gateshead boss praises ‘incredible plans’ by former Sunderland man but notes the ‘reality’ of takeover
The takeover of a club can always be a drawn-out and strenuous process, and that has certainly been the case for Gateshead and former Sunderland striker Anichebe.
Speaking about the proposed takeover, per Sunderland Echo, Gateshead boss Carl Magnay said: “The reality is that it has made an impact – but it hasn’t just been this week, it’s been for a number of months. From a recruitment point of view, we don’t know what structure we are working under because we have been told it’s happening imminently since January. So week-to-week, we don’t know if it’s happening.
“The players have been exposed to it, they’ve been aware of it and they know, we know, they need help, we need help.
