Mike Ashley Drops Asking Price for Newcastle as Unpopular Owner Seeks Way Out of St James' Park

After 11 months on the market, owner Mike Ashley has opted to lower the price of Newcastle United by a full £80m, according to reports.  ​ After signalling his intention to sell last year, ​Ashley initially priced the Premier League club at upwards of £380m. However, The Shields Gazette reports that after struggling to find a buyer and failed negotiations with potential investor Amanda Staveley - coupled with pressure from Newcastle fan groups and negative media attention - the business mogul... Via All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://www.90min.com/