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    Shepherd blasts Ashley
    4 months ago

    Shepherd: Furious St James' Park is one of the most famous stadia, not just in Europe but in the world. You can go anywhere and everyone knows St James' Park is the home of Newcastle United. The two are synonymous. Freddy Shepherd. Full Article at Sky Sports

  2. If Mike Ashley is going to make anything of his time as owner at Newcastle United, before he finally sells up – here are some recommendations on what he needs to do – now. Full Article at The Newcastle United Blog

  3. NEWCASTLE owner Mike Ashley pledged to invest £20m back into the Magpies after he took the Championship club off the market. Full Article at Wales Online

  4. Newcastle supporters' trust calls for Mike Ashley to quit

    Hot seat: Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley is under pressure from the supporters after, among other things, handing manager Chris Hughton a new deal Photo: PA Neil Mitchell, interim chairman of the Newcastle United Supporters' Trust (NUST), spoke... Full Article at The Telegraph

  5. In a move to bring some much-needed stability to the St James Park outfit, Ashley also confirmed Chris Hughton as permanent boss on an 18-month deal. A statement on the clubs website explained the long-term plan - including renaming St James Park. Full Article at The Daily Express

  6. More bad news for Newcastle United fans as idiotic owner Mike Ashley has announced he is taking the club off the market, and is now looking for a buyer for the naming rights to the stadium—very clearly a financially-driven decision. St. James' Full Article at Geordies

  7. Caretaker manager Chris Hughton was given an 18-month full-time contract and owner Mike Ashley said he was no longer selling the club in the latest twist in the chaotic saga of Newcastle United on Wednesday. Full Article at TVNZ

  8. Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has failed to attract an acceptable offer for the club. Full Article at Guardian Unlimited

  9. Page last updated at 22:38 GMT, Tuesday, 27 October 2009 Ashley bought the club for Ł134.4m in 2007 Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has ended his attempt to sell the club and will invest a further £20m in the next week. Full Article at BBC Sport

  10. LONDON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Caretaker Newcastle United manager Chris Hughton has been given an 18-month full-time contract and owner Mike Ashley is no longer selling the club, officials said on Tuesday. Full Article at FourFourTwo.com

Soccer Photos

  1. Newcastle United's Captain Alan Smith, right, vies for the ball with Preston North End's Youl Mawene, left, during their English League Championship soccer match at St James' Park, Newcastle, England, Saturday Feb. 20, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL infofootball-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
  2. Newcastle United's Peter Lovenkrands, celebrates his goal during their English League Championship soccer match against Preston North End at St James' Park, Newcastle, England, Saturday, Feb 20, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL infofootball-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
  3. Newcastle United's Peter Lovenkrands, center, celebrates his goal with Andy Carroll, left, and Patrick Van Aanholt, right,  during their English League Championship soccer match against Preston North End at St James' Park, Newcastle, England, Saturday, Feb 20, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL infofootball-dataco.com...
  4. Newcastle United's Ryan Taylor, left, celebrates his goal with Andy Carroll, right, during their English League Championship soccer match against Preston North End at St James' Park, Newcastle, England, Saturday Feb 20, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL infofootball-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
  5. Newcastle United's Kevin Nolan, center, scores his goal during their English League Championship soccer match against Preston North End at St James' Park, Newcastle, England, Saturday Feb 20, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL infofootball-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
  6. Newcastle United's Ryan Taylor, top, scores his goal past Coventry City's Captain Stephen Wright, bottom, during their English League Championship soccer match at St James' Park, Newcastle, England, Wednesday, Feb 17, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL infofootball-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
  7. Newcastle United's Peter Lovenkrands, scores from a penalty kick during their English League Championship soccer match against Coventry City at St James' Park, Newcastle, England, Wednesday, Feb 17, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL infofootball-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
  8. Newcastle United's Wayne Routledge, left, vies for the ball with Coventry City's Leon Barnett, right, during their English League Championship soccer match at St James' Park, Newcastle, England, Wednesday, Feb 17, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL infofootball-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
  9. Newcastle United's Patrick Van Aanholt, right, vies for the ball with Coventry City's Freddy Eastwood, left, during their English League Championship soccer match at St James' Park, Newcastle, England, Wednesday, Feb 17, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL infofootball-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.

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  1. Sky Sports logo
    Shepherd blasts Ashley
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    Shepherd: Furious St James' Park is one of the most famous stadia, not just in Europe but in the world. You can go anywhere and everyone knows St James' Park is the home of Newcastle United. The two are synonymous. Freddy Shepherd. Full Article at Sky Sports

  2. NEWCASTLE owner Mike Ashley pledged to invest £20m back into the Magpies after he took the Championship club off the market. Full Article at Wales Online

  3. Newcastle supporters' trust calls for Mike Ashley to quit

    Hot seat: Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley is under pressure from the supporters after, among other things, handing manager Chris Hughton a new deal Photo: PA Neil Mitchell, interim chairman of the Newcastle United Supporters' Trust (NUST), spoke... Full Article at The Telegraph

  4. More bad news for Newcastle United fans as idiotic owner Mike Ashley has announced he is taking the club off the market, and is now looking for a buyer for the naming rights to the stadium—very clearly a financially-driven decision. St. James' Full Article at Geordies

  5. Page last updated at 22:38 GMT, Tuesday, 27 October 2009 Ashley bought the club for Ł134.4m in 2007 Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has ended his attempt to sell the club and will invest a further £20m in the next week. Full Article at BBC Sport