Back The 'No More Geordie Cash for Ashley' Campaign!

Last updated : 10 September 2008 By Footy Mad - Editor

The boycott of official Newcastle United merchandise began in earnest on Monday, and bookies are even taking bets on how LOW the attendance will be against Hull City on Saturday ... even though the fans have PAID for tickets with their season ticket.

Dissatisfaction with the hierarchy at St James' Park has spread to the "posh seats" with Newcastle failing to sell a host of lucrative corporate packages.


As of last night, the club were still advertising sponsorship deals for eight Premier League home matches this season, each of which are worth between £7,000 and £7,500.

For the game against Blackburn Rovers on September 27, a dressing-room sponsor (worth £3,000) and a match-day programme sponsor (£2,500) are being sought.


While Ashley, the owner, has signalled his intent to ride out the protests after Kevin Keegan's resignation as manager last week, supporters aim to make life uncomfortable for the billionaire sportswear manufacturer.

The "No More Geordie Cash for Ashley" campaign, established by the 'True Faith' and The Mag fanzines, has already had an effect: at 11am yesterday, there were no customers in the club's flagship stadium superstore.