Mike Ashley

Premier League: Dave Whelan accuses Mike Ashley of being 'greedy' over sale

Dave Whelan has accused Mike Ashley of being "greedy" and failing to "understand" football. Nonetheless the Wigan Athletic owner retains a modicum of sympathy for Ashley as he endeavours to sell Newcastle after being...

Premier League: Newcastle United 2-2 Wigan Athletic

An hour or so after the final whistle, Steve Bruce's mobile phone rang. "Sir Bobby," exclaimed Wigan Athletic's manager, suddenly beaming. "I'll be there in five minutes and we'll have that cup of tea." With Sir Bobby Robson...

Shay stay is a Given for Kinnear

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear has told Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp not to bother wasting his team by pursuing any interest in Shay Given. With the Magpies currently in a state of flux as owner Mike Ashley continues the search...

Kanye arrested in nightclub brawl

Kanye in hot water after night out Rap superstar Kanye West was arrested following a bust-up at a glitzy nightclub. The 31-year-old was arrested in the early hours of this morning following the incident outside Tup Tup Palace...

Liverpool and Everton urged to consider ground share as credit crunch bites

With both Liverpool and Everton facing difficulties over proposed new stadiums, the controversial idea of a ground share should be considered as a solution, according to Keith Harris, the man charged with brokering a deal to...

Kinnear could be given contract to end of season

Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley is giving serious consideration to awarding interim manager Joe Kinnear a contract until the end of the season, but only if the two United States-based companies interested in buying Newcastle...

Paper Talk: Mowbray ready to sell

Tony Mowbray is planning a WBA clear-out to make way for two 'quality' signings, while Middlesbrough and Bolton want Depor's Julian de Guzman. DAILY MIRROR Chelsea striker Didier Drogba faces a triple whammy for throwing a coin...

O'Neill given go-ahead to bring Newcastle striker Owen to Villa

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has been given the go-ahead to do whatever it takes to sign Newcastle's Michael Owen in the January transfer window. Owen is in the final season of his contract at St James' Park.

Americans not interested in Newcastle

Despite reports suggested that Los Angeles Galaxy owner billionaire Philip Anschutz is near a takeover at English Newcastle United, Anschutz's AEG company have issued a statement ruling out the talks about the club. "Neither...

The Billionaire Soccer Club (at Forbes.com)

Playing soccer is the world's passion. Owning a soccer team is a more rarified pursuit. In Pictures: The Soccer Billionaires When reclusive billionaire Mike Ashley bought struggling British soccer club Newcastle United in the...