Will Ashley Consider Appointing Martin O'Neill?

Martin O'Neill wants to return to management after settling his dispute with Aston Villa . and Mike Ashley is his No 1 fan. We were shell-shocked when the Toon owner gave Chris Hughton the chop this season and appointed Alan Pardew (after the pair crossed paths in a casino). So . with £35m available from the sale of Andy Carroll (and we hear Ashley would add another £20m if he had full confidence in the manager) . is Ashley considering bringing in Martin O'Neill? Pardew was extremely unhappy with the sale of Carroll, after the former West Ham boss told the football world "he is going nowhere . trust me on that one!" And today, after Pardew had tried to coax Joey Barton to sign a new deal, we believe the former Manchester City star will NOT be offered a new deal. Martin O'Neill: "It has taken a long time to deal with this matter but I am pleased that all issues have now been amicably finalised. "I am very proud to have managed Aston Villa and I wish the club all the best for the future. "I am now looking forward to the future and getting back into football management."

Source: FOOTYMAD