Mike Ashley

Newcastle United player Kevin Keegan celebrates towards the Gallowgate End after scoring the winning goal on his debut in the Second Division match against Queens Park Rangers at St James' Park on August 28th, 1982 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Danny Brannigan/Hulton Archive)

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Mike Ashley and Lee Charnley pictured together during their time at Newcastle United (Image: Getty Images)

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Mike Ashley owned Newcastle United between 2007 and 2021.

Newcastle United player with 171 appearances defends Mike Ashley

Former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley

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Former Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin

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Alan Shearer pictured during his spell as Newcastle United manager.

Alan Shearer told he ‘should have rejected’ Newcastle United

Former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Mike Ashley twist as he launches £20m Sheffield Wednesday takeover bid

General view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Liverpool at St James' Park on August 25, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

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Mike Ashley ($4.2bn): Ashley is the founder of Sports Direct, the UK's largest sporting goods retailer. Ashley - born in Walsall - launched Sports Direct in 1982 at just 18 years old, growing it into a business with around 800 stores. In 2007, he took the company public, earning $1.8 billion from its IPO. That same year, he purchased the iconic soccer club Newcastle United, which he sold in 2021 to a consortium backed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund for approximately $400 million. In 2019, Ashley rebranded Sports Direct's parent company as Frasers Group following the acquisition of department store chain House of Fraser. He stepped down from the Frasers Group board of directors in 2022, passing the CEO role to his son-in-law, Michael Murray.

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Mike Ashley owned Newcastle United between 2007 and 2021.

Mike Ashley planning sensational £10m comeback

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe.

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Mike Ashley, the former owner of Newcastle United

Mike Ashley given boost in Sheffield Wednesday takeover bid

Mike Ashley ($4.2bn): Ashley is the founder of Sports Direct, the UK's largest sporting goods retailer. Ashley - born in Walsall - launched Sports Direct in 1982 at just 18 years old, growing it into a business with around 800 stores. In 2007, he took the company public, earning $1.8 billion from its IPO. That same year, he purchased the iconic soccer club Newcastle United, which he sold in 2021 to a consortium backed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund for approximately $400 million. In 2019, Ashley rebranded Sports Direct's parent company as Frasers Group following the acquisition of department store chain House of Fraser. He stepped down from the Frasers Group board of directors in 2022, passing the CEO role to his son-in-law, Michael Murray.

Mike Ashley eyeing shock football return

Newcastle United chief Peter Silverstone

Peter Silverstone breaks silence as Newcastle United announce deal

Simon Jordan (left) and former Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley

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Former Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez

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Eddie Howe (left) and former Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley

Amanda Staveley reveals Eddie Howe’s secret tactic to land NUFC job

Becky Langley has managed Newcastle United Women since 2019

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Amanda Staveley (left) and former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley

Amanda Staveley fires dig at Mike Ashley for shocking Newcastle truth

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Amanda Staveley in tears about Newcastle United

Mike Ashley (left), Yasir Al-Rumayyan (right) and Alexander Isak (inset)

‘Let him rot’ - Mike Ashley casualty sends Alexander Isak message

Newcastle United chief Peter Silverstone

Peter Silverstone breaks silence as Newcastle United announce deal

Simon Jordan (left) and Newcastle United chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan

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Salzburg's English midfielder #10 Bobby Clark celebrates after winning the UEFA Champions League, League phase - Matchday 4, football match between Feyenoord and RB Salzburg, at the Feyenoord Stadium in Rotterdam, on November 6, 2024. (Photo by SIMON WOHLFAHRT/AFP via Getty Images)

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Darren Eales (left), Yasir Al-Rumayyan (centre) and Jamie Reuben

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An AI-generated image of Newcastle United chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan

Newcastle United net £160m to help bankroll summer transfer targets

Callum Wilson joked about a possible move to Chelsea

Callum Wilson publicly teases Chelsea move after Newcastle United exit

Former Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Allan Saint-Maximin becomes secret Newcastle United transfer agent

Todd Boehly (left) and Newcastle United chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan

Newcastle United aim to copy Chelsea’s £907m PSR loophole

Newcastle United CEO Darren Eales

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Fabrizio Romano has issued a Manchester United transfer update

Fabrizio Romano breaks exclusive as Newcastle United to sign striker

Newcastle United chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan

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St James' Park, the home of Newcastle United

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Amazon Prime pundit and former footballer, Alan Shearer looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off first leg match between Manchester City and Real Madrid C.F. at Manchester City Stadium on February 11, 2025 in Manchester, England.

Alan Shearer gives Newcastle United prediction on Premier League title

Despite no longer having them as front of shirt sponsors, Newcastle United still list Fun88 as a betting partner on their official website.

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Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson

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Newcastle United are asking supporters for their thoughts on the club crest.

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Newcastle United midfielder Joe Willock

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Kevin Nolan celebrating his third goal for Newcastle United against Sunderland in October 2010

Newcastle United hat-trick against Sunderland relived 15 years on

Owner of Shirebrook-based Sports Direct and Newcastle United, Mike Ashley, has seen his wealth decrease by 34 million in 2024. Ashley's wealth stands at £3828 million in 2024. He stands at number 3 in the Midlands Rich List.

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Former Newcastle United manager Kevin Keegan

Kevin Keegan spotted in Newcastle ahead of Wor Flags display

Fans of Newcastle United show their thanks to co-owners Mehrdad Ghodoussi and Amanda Staveley with a flag prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Southampton FC at St James' Park on August 17, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

Mehrdad Ghodoussi and Amanda Staveley break Newcastle silence
Mehrdad Ghodoussi has promised Newcastle United supporters that the club “don’t have a ceiling” under the Saudi-backed ownership.

Gary Neville wanted three half time changes.

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Alexander Isak is the king of Newcastle United right now

I was born in 1997 and have never seen this at Newcastle United before

Former Newcastle United captain Kevin Nolan

Kevin Nolan torn over Newcastle trophy win

Shania Hayles celebrates her winning goal against Sunderland Women

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Net worth: £24.9billion

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Former Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce

Steve Bruce breaks silence after Dwight Gayle criticism at Newcastle

Newcastle United player Joelinton celebrates with the trophy after the Carabao Cup Final between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium on March 16, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Joelinton emotional - pays tribute to ‘incredible’ NUFC supporters

The Newcastle United squad and members of the coaching staff celebrate in a team picture after the Carabao Cup Final between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium on March 16, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Mike Ashley's £9.99 blunder as NUFC beat Liverpool to win Carabao Cup

Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson

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Andy Carroll during his peak Newcastle United days

Andy Carroll breaks silence to give Newcastle vs Liverpool prediction

Amanda Staveley has been tipped to make a surprise return to football, just a week on from her Newcastle United exit.

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Nicky Butt (right) after winning the Championship with Newcastle United in 2010

I captained Newcastle - I hope they win Carabao Cup final

Former Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin

‘Forever’ - Allan Saint-Maximin breaks silence on Newcastle United

Jarrod Bowen of West Ham United reacts during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and West Ham United FC at Stamford Bridge on February 03, 2025 in London, England

Jarrod Bowen uses one word to describe NUFC ahead West Ham clash

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