Ashley Takes The Blame For Toon 'Blunder'!
"I fully accept that mistakes were made during this and previous seasons, and I am very sorry for that.
"I would like to say sorry to our magnificent supporters who have turned up in their thousands, home and away, up and down the country and who have given the team amazing backing throughout.
"And I would also say sorry to all of the club's hard-working staff, who have gone about their jobs all year long.
"Bringing Alan Shearer back to Newcastle United was the best
decision I have made. Alan and his staff did all they could to
try and keep us up in the short space of time they had.
"Talks are now ongoing between us about how we can take this club forward again."