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Samir Georges Nassib Hammam (Arabic: سمير همام, romanized: Samīr Hammām; born 17 July 1947) is a Lebanese businessman, well known for his high-profile involvement in British football clubs, and who most recently relinquished the life presidency of Cardiff City in March 2022 following a legal dispute.
Cardiff struggled in Division Two throughout the 1999–2000 season and were relegated in 21st place. They finished Division Three runners-up the following season and have made impressive progress since then, helped by the investment of Lebanese businessman Sam Hammam.
Lebanese businessman Sam Hammam assumed control of the club in 2000 and replaced Ayre with Bobby Gould, who had managed Hammam's previous club Wimbledon. Gould enjoyed a positive start, remaining unbeaten in his opening nine games, but was replaced by Alan Cork after suffering two consecutive defeats in October 2000. Cork won promotion to the ...
In August 2000, Lebanese businessman Sam Hammam purchased control of the club and replaced Steve Borley as chairman. [ 37 ] [ 38 ] Shortly after taking over, he controversially pledged to get the entire Welsh nation to support Cardiff by renaming the club "The Cardiff Celts" and changing the club colours to green, red and white. [ 39 ]
Sam Hammam – former owner and president of Cardiff City F.C. [4] [5] Hind Hariri (born 1984) – entrepreneur, billionaire; Nicolas Hayek – former owner of Swatch Group [6] Ziad Raphael Nassar – celebrity wedding designer and entrepreneur, owner of Ziad Rapahel Nassar holding. Carlos Slim – investor, formerly the richest person in the world
During the 2006–07 season Cardiff City played in the Football League Championship. It was the team's fourth year in the Championship since being promoted from League One. The season also saw a change of chairman at the club when Sam Hammam handed over control to Peter Ridsdale.
The 2000–01 season was Cardiff City F.C.'s 74th season in the Football League.They competed in the 24-team Division Three, then the fourth tier of English football, finishing second, winning promotion to Division Two.
Cardiff City; 2002–03 season; Chairman: Sam Hammam: Manager: Lennie Lawrence: Division Two: 6th: FA Cup: Third round: Carling Cup: Second round: LDV Vans Trophy ...