More great news for Newcastle’s much-loved owner
Youngsters who hang about at bus stops waiting to earn an ASBO will be devastated to learn that their clothing purveyors of choice – JJB Sports and Sports Direct – are to be investigated by the Serious Fraud Office [...]
Read moreSports Direct profits fall a whopping 91 per cent
It certainly seems to be raining shit on Newcastle at the moment. Not only do they prepare themselves for the forthcoming Championship season with an uncertain management team, a restless squad and [...]
Read moreMagpie number one gets credit crunched
From today’s London Evening Standard, some chilling news for admirers of Newcastle owner Mike Ashley’s bank account.
“Mr Ashley is the fourth biggest loser from the crunch and has seen the value of his stake in Sports Direct, the retail giant he set up and floated on [...]
Read moreNewcastle owner hit hard by the banking crisis
It certainly seems to be raining sh*t on Mike Ashley right now.
Earlier this year, we told you how the Sports Direct mogul had gambled away £129m, by losing £300,000 for every penny that Halifax Bank of [...]
Read moreWigan owner makes humble appraisal of manager
Wigan owner Dave Whelan last night showed he isn’t afraid of beating a man when he is down, by taking a pop at sports retailer arch nemesis Mike Ashley:
“He is a very good [...]
Read moreHe’s trying his best to sell the club, honest
Mike Ashley, Dennis Wise and Derek Llambias will fly back from Dubai today after an unsuccessful sales trip. It wasn’t unsuccessful because of complicated financial negotiations, but rather because they chose to skip the boring business bit and [...]
Read moreNewcastle owner puts club up for sale at fans’ request
Following a weekend of fervent protest at St James’ Park, Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has finally given in to fans, and has entered negotiations to sell the club. In an emotive 1,644 word statement, he [...]
Read moreSports Direct staff getting a slightly better Christmas party this year
After they tolerated a season that consisted of poor results, the feint threat of relegation and Kevin Keegan, Mike Ashley has decided to punish Newcastle fans with a ten per cent increase in season ticket prices. [...]
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