![Former Sunderland AFC owner Ellis Short loses billionaire status as fortune slumps by £140million - and Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley remains top in North East as Sunday Times Rich List revealed Former Sunderland AFC owner Ellis Short loses billionaire status as fortune slumps by £140million - and Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley remains top in North East as Sunday Times Rich List revealed](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/images-a.jpimedia.uk/imagefetch/http://www.lep.co.uk/webimage/Prestige.Item.1.108285477!image/image.jpg?width=1200&enable=upscale)
Former Sunderland AFC owner Ellis Short loses billionaire status as fortune slumps by £140million - and Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley remains top in North East as Sunday Times Rich List revealed
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Sunderland News: Chairman Ellis Short issues statement after relegation | Football | Sport | Express.co.uk
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How Sunderland owner Ellis Short's wealth has been little affected by the club's struggles - Chronicle Live
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Exclusive: Ellis Short responds to comments from Bob Murray about his stance on the Super League - Roker Report
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Former Sunderland AFC owner Ellis Short loses billionaire status as fortune slumps by £140million - and Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley remains top in North East as Sunday Times Rich List revealed
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True Sunderland ownership picture emerges as 'Netflix villain' Charlie Methven returns - Mirror Online
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Roland Busch on Twitter: "Growth mindset and empowerment play a big role, both in sports & business. It was great to share experiences with @OliverKahn on leadership and the need to always
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