Mike Ashley - Don't Bump Into Me At St James' Park!

Last updated : 30 November 2008 By Footy Mad - Editor
The sportswear tycoon has stayed away from Tyneside after Kevin Keegan's departure from the club in September.

Which probably says a thousand words.

But Newcastle manager Joe Kinnear wants him back ... and can you believe it ... he wants the Toon fans to give him "a great reception"!

Yes Joe ... you've certainly got your finger on the pulse at SJP. To remind you, we're looking at relegation full in the face ... and ask yourself "WHY?"

Joe Kinnear: "Mike has suggested to me he will come back.

"I said to him after the Chelsea game last week: 'Why not come back up here? Once you've invested (in January) and we're up and running and you've sorted out the problems around the club, it is your time to get a pat on the back. It's still your club.

"He said: 'Once we get it up and running and everything is level and everything dies down and we're running it as a club without any aggravation, I'll see.'

"For sure, I think Mike will come to games again. I would like him to get a good reception."