The Labour leader accused the Magpies owner of mismanagement, but the club have responded defiantly
Newcastle United have defended owner Mike Ashley in the wake of criticism from UK politician Jeremy Corbyn.
Labour leader Corbyn singled out Ashley as one of many "bad owners" who "put their business interests ahead of everything else, marginalise supporters and even put the financial security of clubs at risk".
Corbyn was speaking to Labour supporters to outline his party's commitment to banning zero-hour contracts and introducing a higher National Living Wage for staff at all Premier League clubs.