'Ya club's turning a profit... no debt': Ferdinand continues to defend Newcastle owner Mike Ashley

Daily Mail | January 13, 2019

Rio Ferdinand followed up his defence of Newcastle owner Mike Ashley on Saturday night with a message for the club's supporters on social media.

Having suggested Newcastle fans should be 'thanking' Ashley, he continued to suggest the club owe the controversial owner as he tweeted a message to the fans.

Ferdinand wrote: 'Ya clubs turning a profit, no debt, oh & playing in the PL! Terrible!'

Rio Ferdinand insists Newcastle supporters should be thanking club owner Mike Ashley

He caused further controversy with fans by tweeting the club are 'turning a profit' on Sunday

The Newcastle owner was in the stands to watch his side face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Newcastle fans have protested to get Ashley out of the club following a lack of investment

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Fans were left unhappy with Ferdinand's staunch backing of Ashley and made their feelings clear after his latest tweet.