Welcome back to Football Daily, where today we’re exploring 10 club takeovers that collapsed! From Rupert Murdoch’s audacious attempt to take over Manchester United during their Premier League..
When Mike Ashley bought Newcastle in 2007, the move was viewed with optimism. The club’s new owner was a bona fide billionaire, great news for Magpies fans eager to see the side return to the..
The Telegraph's Luke Edwards suggests that Mike Ashley will sell Newcastle United even if this ongoing takeover bid falls through. Football FanCast - Published
Mike Ashley has come in for criticism from Newcastle fans for their response to the coronavirus pandemic with neighbours Sunderland also coming under fire from their own fans Daily Star - Published
After a long and arduous three months, the Premier League will make a return from June 17. Get in! Sure, it won’t be the same as what we’re used to with the remaining 92 matches to be played behind.. talkSPORT - Published
Mike Ashley has agreed the £300m takeover deal with Amanda Staveley's Saudi-backed consortium subject to approval and the disliked Newcastle owner will walk away with a full wallet Daily Star - Published
ChronicleLive reporter Lee Ryder has blamed Mike Ashley for the contract situation surrounding young midfielder Matty Longstaff. Football FanCast - Published
Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has exploited a loophole due to coronavirus to delay publishing their accounts - making them the only Premier League club not to release figures for the 2018/19.. Daily Star - Published
Businessman and Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has failed in a bid to trigger an investigation into the financial affairs of struggling department store chain Debenhams. Belfast Telegraph - Published
Sources close to Newcastle United’s takeover have told talkSPORT their £300million bid WILL NOT be affected by new allegations over their apparent role in a pirate TV network. The Saudi Arabia.. talkSPORT - Published
Just when you thought it was over, the expected takeover over Newcastle United has hit a snag. It was thought the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF), which is led by crown prince Mohammed bin.. talkSPORT - Published
Premier League chiefs are yet to grant approval for the potential takeover of Newcastle United by Amanda Staveley, the Reuben brothers and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, but Mike Ashley is.. Daily Star - Published
Newcastle fans will continue to wait for official confirmation of their club’s £300m takeover after it was revealed the Premier League are yet to examine the bid. A £300million deal to buy the.. talkSPORT - Published
talkSPORT hosts Ally McCoist and Freddie Flintoff have urged Newcastle to stick with Steve Bruce amid talk of former manager Rafael Benitez returning. A £300million deal to buy the Magpies from.. talkSPORT - Published
The Chronicle journalist Lee Ryder has delivered a promising verdict on Mike Ashley's lack of spending at Newcastle this summer. Football FanCast - Published
Newcastle are on the verge of an exciting era, with reports of a takeover potentially making the richest club in the world by some distance. It could potentially bring an end to some kind of austerity.. Football FanCast - Published
Newcastle United look set to finally move on from owner Mike Ashley as their £300million takeover edges closer to completion. The club have an agreement with potential buyer Amanda Staveley who is.. talkSPORT - Published
It appears it won’t be long before Newcastle United have new owners – and they will be incredibly rich ones. Mike Ashley, the Sports Direct retail king, has owned the club for the past 13 years and.. talkSPORT - Published
The proposed takeover of Newcastle is edging ever closer and a host of superstars from all over Europe continue to be linked with moves to St James’ Park. After 13 years of hurt under Mike Ashley,.. talkSPORT - Published
With Amanda Staveley on the brink of brokering a deal for a Saudi-led consortium to buy Newcastle United from Mike Ashley, speculation over their summer priorities has been rife. After years of Premier.. Football FanCast - Published
Wilfried Zaha will reportedly be a transfer target for Newcastle if their £300million Saudi takeover goes through. The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), which is led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin.. talkSPORT - Published
Boubakary Soumare of Lille OSC would be open to a move to Newcstle United, according to Newcastle Chronicle. Newcastle are reportedly the subject of takeover discussions between Mike Ashley, the.. SoccerNews.com - Published
The fiancee of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi has written a letter to Newcastle fans urging them to reject the imminent takeover by the Saudi Arabian state. A £300million deal to buy the Magpies.. talkSPORT - Published
It is understood there is growing concern in the Premier League over the proposed £300million Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle United. The Magpies are set to be sold by much-disliked owner Mike Ashley.. talkSPORT - Published
Newcastle fans react on social media as Sky Sports claim the club are interested in signing Odion Ighalo if the takeover gets complete. Football FanCast - Published
Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley is finally set to sell the club, with the Saudi Arabian PIF due to take a majority stake in the Premier League side Daily Star - Published
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is edging closer to a £300m sale of the club and the prospective new owners have earmarked Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly as a transfer target Daily Star - Published
Newcastle fans wait with bated breath as the planned takeover at St James’ Park nears completion. It’s safe to say that Mike Ashley is unlikely to be missed by many and the long-suffering Toon Army.. Football FanCast - Published
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is reportedly close to agreeing to sell the club to Saudi Arabian royalty, but the decision could have huge ramifications for Premier League rivals Sheffield United Daily Star - Published
The Daily Telegraph journalist Luke Edwards has delivered a major update on Newcastle and Mike Ashley amid the club's potential takeover. Football FanCast - Published
The Ibrox club have been involved in a long running battle with Mike Ashley which has led to series of court dates and legal battles. Daily Record - Published
Newcastle rate Mauricio Pochettino highly and the former Tottenham manager has been made the No.1 target to replace Steve Bruce once the takeover from Mike Ashley is completed Daily Star - Published
Sam Allardyce admits the signs are looking ominous for Steve Bruce at Newcastle, citing his sacking at St James’ Park soon after Mike Ashley bought the club in 2007 as a cause for concern. Ashley,.. talkSPORT - Published
Newcastle's imminent takeover will finally see Mike Ashley depart and Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman take ownership, which will see money and a new manager reinvent the Toon Daily Star - Published
EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle boss Steve Bruce remains in the dark over the imminent takeover of the north east outfit after being snubbed by both Mike Ashley and those involved in the consortium Daily Star - Published
Steve Bruce is not expected to last much longer as Newcastle boss if/when Mike Ashley finally manages to sell up – and some big-name candidates have emerged for the job. talkSPORT understands a.. talkSPORT - Published
Newcastle are on the verge of being taken over by a consortium led by Amanda Staveley and bankrolled by Saudi Arabia - but US media mogul Henry Mauriss is ready to pounce if the takeover is rejected.. Daily Star - Published
The proposed takeover of Newcastle is yet to be completed but a host superstars from all over Europe continue to be linked with a move to St James’ Park. After 13 years of hurt under Mike Ashley,.. talkSPORT - Published
The Saudi-led purchase of Newcastle off Mike Ashley could reportedly be completed within the next fortnight. A £300million deal to buy the Magpies is in the pipeline, with the Premier League’s.. talkSPORT - Published
Newcastle’s takeover by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is close and Mike Ashley’s plane has returned to the UK as fans await confirmation of the £300m buyout Daily Star - Published
One Newcastle fan dumped a ‘sold’ sign outside St James’ Park as the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund’s £300m takeover edges nearer, bringing Mike Ashley’s reign to an end Daily Star - Published
The good news just keeps on coming for Newcastle fans. The latest boost comes in the form of reports claiming ex-player and manager Kevin Keegan could make a return to St James’ Park. Mike Ashley’s.. talkSPORT - Published
Rob Lee has revealed that Kevin Keegan’s only philosophy as a manager was to ‘entertain the fans’ as reports suggest the former Magpies boss will return to St James’ Park. Mike Ashley is set to.. talkSPORT - Published
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