Full marks to The Times ... who have managed to tie down the Cockney W***** and get a quote out of him, after his puppet Derek Llambias has insisted for a year "Mike has no regrets about buying the club".
Mike Ashley: "Of course I regret it.
"I never said I was an expert in football clubs. I tried my best. But I accept my best was woefully short.
"Chris Hughton deserves a shot at the title - he has done a great job. But if I keep the club I will have the final say on players.
"I am the one who has to fund the club."