Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has been criticised by Newcastle United supporters for saying that they should thank controversial owner Mike Ashley for what he has done at the club.
The 40-year-old, who now works as a television pundit, made his comments before the Magpies' 2-1 defeat away to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, a result that saw the club drop to 18th in the Premier League table.
Speaking to BT Sport before the game, Ferdinand was questioned about his impartiality on the subject of ownership at Newcastle by host Jake Humphrey after he signed a deal to promote his clothing brand with Sports Direct - the sports store run by Ashley.