![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=2048&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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Fulwell73 filmed a big interview with Ellis Short about Sunderland, but never used it - here's why - Chronicle Live
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Sunderland owner Ellis Short ready to give away crisis club for FREE if buyer takes on huge debts - Mirror Online
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Sunderland owner Ellis Short has moved to the USA, but is still 'emotionally invested' in the club - Chronicle Live
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From Ellis Short on - the 12 pivotal moments that led to Sunderland's downfall to League One - Chronicle Live
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Sunderland's owner Ellis Short is open to offers for the club – starting at £170m | Sunderland | The Guardian
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