Along with the rest of the NUFC fans around the world I was thrilled to see news that Mike Ashley may sell NUFC appear in this weeks media, however this was followed by the release of a club statement denying any potential sale.
A Toon statement read: “The truth is Mike Ashley remains committed to Newcastle United.
“For the avoidance of doubt, this means that for the remainder of this season and AT LEAST until the end of next season, Mike Ashley will not, under any circumstances, sell Newcastle United at any price.
“The Club cannot be stronger in stating its position on this matter.”
Now we all will see this as a kick in the teeth - many of of may have expected this simply because we are not used to good NUFC news. We have been through the mill so many times that until we see Mike Ashley leave Tyneside with our own eyes we will not believe it.
One interesting and potentially pivotal point I picked up from the statement is that the club state that "Until the end of next season" This interests me as that is when Glasgow Rangers could potentially be back in the Champions League.
We have all know the Ashley already owns a percentage of the Scottish giants, however there is little money to be made from them until they return to the Scottish Premier league & European football. Ashley will be excited by a full house at Ibrox and the Champions league cash cow.
Can we read between the lines of this latest club statement and pin our hopes on a potential end to the Mike Ashley era? I certainly hope so.
Come on Rangers!
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