Mike Ashley: Newcastle’s Toughest Opponent

Only a year and a half ago, Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley was the laughing stock of English football. The Toon Army had just been relegated to the Championship and Ashley was fighting tooth and nail to garner support from the fans.

Since installing Chris Hughton as manager in the beginning of the 2009-10 season, Newcastle‘s fortunes have sky-rocketed. In his first season in charge, Chris Hughton led Newcastle back to the Premiership, winning the Championship outright with an astounding 102 points.

This season Newcastle have done themselves proud against much tougher opposition. Having beaten Arsenal, Everton and fierce rivals Sunderland, Chris Hughton‘s side were sitting pretty in 12th position… or so Hughton thought. The day after losing to West Brom at the Hawthorns, Hughton was given his marching orders by Mike Ashley.

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