Brave Mike Ashley to risk wrath of Toon Army with appearance against Reading

12 August 2009 01:16
Mike Ashley is ready to risk the wrath of Newcastle fans by attending Saturday's game against Reading, as belief grows that he will take the club off the market and give the manager's job to David O'Leary. Ashley, though, hopes to find out today if Tyneside entrepreneur Barry Moat and his backers are prepared to match his £100m asking price.

Source: Daily_Mail