Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley made his first appearance at a Magpies game in 18 months away at Crystal Palace, and the fact it was at an away match just demonstrates his 'absent owner' status more than ever.
There was one reason he was more willing to attend the Premier League clash with Palace, and that was because it was happening in London.
It was convenient for the Sports Direct businessman, and that in itself demonstrates a key flaw in the way Ashley operates the club he owns.
Owning a football club like Newcastle, the fans expect not just the bare minimums of funds - though they would certainly be appreciated after countless disappointing summer transfer windows - but also an owner who cares for the club as much as they do.