The Magpies owner has had an unpopular 11-year reign over the side, but a takeover of the Tyneside club could be set in motion soon
Talk of a takeover of Newcastle United takeover has once again dominated Tyneside, with reports of owner Mike Ashley to sell the club before the end of the season.
Ashley, who bought the club in 2007, has been criticised by fans and figures in football for a lack of investment in the transfer market and not backing manager Rafael Benitez in strengthening the squad, and recently gave an interview revealing that talks for a takeover were 'at a more advanced stage than they have ever been'.