Well over the past month Newcastle United have had reason to complain with Mike Ashley and the board, firstly renaming the stadium, secondly failing to bring a number 9 in, but his latest stunt must be the last straw.
Ashley has shown time and time again he is not a football chairman but rather a businessman, though I am not saying this matters as the two have seemingly become mutually exclusive. Though to me Mike Ashley’s latest move doesn’t seem to be that wise as he has taken down the signature Newcastle United lettering that resides on the East Stand.
This to me is a piece of our history, and although this move has been no secret, with Ashley’s PR people saying that it will be replaced with identical writing this prompts the question, Why bother? Why take the sign down at all just leave it. After the changing of the stadium name, I am worried that another commercial for one of Ashley’s business will make its way into our stadium. After all how can we trust this guy, he has promised a new number 9 and didn’t bring one in after months of speculation leaving us with few quality strike options. Though the Sports Direct sign that appeared above the Gallowgate end last season is surely the catalyst that is cause for concern and is what is the most worrying. After all how can we trust this Spurs fan and when will Ashley’s commercial advertising assault on our club end.
I would love to be proved wrong and the lettering finds its way back onto the stadium, but then is he doing this on purpose to anger more fans? Why not put this money, this small amount of money into something positive something, which will get Newcastle fans back on his side.
