Sir Bob Murray has been talking to the press, podcasts, and supporters throughout a busy week which included the release of his autobiography – I’d Do It All Again.
The book was released on Thursday 12 October following a launch event on Wednesday evening at the Stadium of Light.
The former Sunderland AFC Chairman, who established the Foundation of Light during his tenure at the helm of the club, entertained the crowd in the Montgomery Suite during a Q&A session hosted by BBC Sport’s Guy Mowbray.
Sir Bob Murray was back at the stadium on launch day, joining BBC Look North presenter, Jeff Brown, for an afternoon Q&A session with senior supporters.
He met with supporters once more to take part in a book signing at the SAFC Club Store on Friday afternoon.
Sir Bob Murray also took part in numerous press interviews throughout the week, talking about his two decades in the SAFC boardroom, interactions with former players, managers and board members, and his business career.
He spoke to the Yorkshire Post, where much of his early business career was spent, before interviews with North East regionals including the Sunderland Echo, Northern Echo, ITV Tyne Tees, and BBC Radio Newcastle.
The ex-Chairman, responsible for the building of the Stadium, Academy and Beacon of Light, recorded with popular SAFC podcasts Wise Men Say and Roker Report.
He rounded off the week’s activities recording a video feature with the football club, so keep your eyes peeled on the SAFC social media channels for more.
'I’d Do It All Again' is now available to buy online at www.sirbobmurraybook.com and in-person from the Beacon of Light and SAFC stores.
The Sunderland Echo said that the book is 'an engaging and honest account of Sir Bob Murray's highly successful life.’
All proceeds from sales of Sir Bob Murray’s autobiography will go to the Foundation of Light, which he established during his time as SAFC Chairman to support his beloved home region.
Proceeds will support our ‘Heart on Your Sleeve’ campaign, which aims to bring supporters together to live happier and healthier lives.
North East football fans are notorious for their passion and the Foundation channels that energy to help make a difference to lives across Wearside.
Recent studies have shown that health inequalities in the UK are getting worse, with the gap between the North East and the South of England worsening. People in communities across our region are living shorter lives; spending most of them in poor health.
Foundation of Light works with up to 20,000 young people and families every year and aim to tackle these issues, encouraging parents and grandparents to stay both physically and mentally active to inspire the next generation to do the same.
Through various initiatives and programmes and links with Sunderland AFC, the Foundation gives families the opportunity to access sports and fitness sessions, mental health resources and experience the facilities at the Beacon of Light community hub.
Lance Hardy started writing ‘I’d Do It All Again’ with Sir Bob in 2019. It was completed with the help of his editor and friend Ian Preece after his untimely death in August 2021.
A group of students from the Foundation of Light’s scholarship and study programmes were given a unique opportunity to visit Japan thanks to funding from the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation.
Foundation of Light PFA Player Ambassador, Aji Alese, and teammate Jenson Seelt marked EFL Week of Action with a visit to the Beacon of Light.
Foundation of Light, Sunderland AFC’s official charity, is thrilled to announce defender Aji Alese as official PFA Player Ambassador.