The Assassination of Newcastle United By the Coward Mike Ashley

The year is 2028. Ten years have passed since Rafa Benitez, the last competent manager of Newcastle United (now known as Sports Direct United), was forced to sell former England captain Jamaal Lascelles for £30m. Since then, the Tyneside club has fallen into some dark, dark times. Gone are the iconic black and white stripes of the Magpies, replaced by the red, white and blue lettering of 'Sports Direct' that covers players head to toe.  The statues of Alan Shearer and Sir Bobby Robson that... Via All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://www.90min.com/