Why Mike Ashley's Attendance at Crystal Palace Game Simply Demonstrates His 'Absent Owner' Status

​Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley made his first appearance at a Magpies game in 18 months away at Crystal Palace, and the fact it was at an away match just demonstrates his 'absent owner' status more than ever. There was one reason he was more willing to attend the Premier League clash with Palace, and that was because it was happening in London. It was convenient for the Sports Direct businessman, and that in itself demonstrates a key flaw in the way Ashley operates the club he owns.... Via All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://www.90min.com/