Source: FOOTYMAD
BBC Pundit Says Ashley Won't Make Toon 'Top Six'
BBC football pundit Mark Lawrenson says Mike Ashley won't put in the money to make Newcastle get into the top six. He told BBC Sport Online: “I’ve been told Newcastle were in for a striker this summer, that they made some serious offers that just never came to fruition. "I’m sure that will be addressed in January, but until then they are a bit short up front and I can understand fans’ frustrations that they got £35m in for Andy Carroll in January and haven’t yet reinvested it. “The Magpies are a bit similar to Everton, Aston Villa et al, though, in that to finish in the top six they’d need to spend £100m or more. "I know Mike Ashley has taken a lot of stick – and I’ve given him loads of it – but he’s not going to spend that and I make him right. "So if you’re not going to do that, you need to make sure you’re in decent enough shape to be comfortable, which Newcastle are. “They’ve also enjoyed a good start to the season so I see Newcastle being just fine this season. Even though I think they’ll lose at Loftus Road on Monday. “Prediction: 2-1″
