Simon Sadler (businessman)

Simon Sadler
Born (1969-10-18) 18 October 1969 (age 54)
Blackpool, Lancashire, England
NationalityBritish
Alma materUMIST
OccupationBusinessman
Known forFounder of Segantii Capital Management
Owner and chairman of Blackpool F.C. (since 13 June 2019)

Simon Sadler (born 18 October 1969)[1] is a British businessman, founder of Segantii Capital Management and the current owner of Blackpool Football Club. He acquired the club out of receivership in 2019, purchasing a 96.2% share in the club, ending the Oyston family's 32-year ownership in the process.[2]

In his second full season as Blackpool's owner, the club won promotion to the second tier of English football after an absence of six years.[3]

  1. ^ "Simon Sadler: Blackpool's block trade king". Financial Times. 1 June 2022. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  2. ^ "Club Statement: New Owner". www.blackpoolfc.co.uk. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
  3. ^ Blackpool 2–1 Lincoln City – BBC Sport, 30 May 2021