A number of Newcastle United fan groups have issued a passionate joint statement against owner Mike Ashley.
The departure of former manager Rafa Benitez in June - coupled with zero incoming transfers and a stalling takeover bid - has left many supporters devastated and increasingly despondent, as the club searches for what will be their seventh permanent managerial appointment during Ashley’s 12 years as owner.
With the club still (presumably) up for sale, interest from the Abu Dhabi based Bin Zayed Group has stalled in recent weeks and it now appears that beleaguered Newcastle fans are willing to up the ante in their efforts to force Ashley out of St James' Park.