Would Mike Ashley seriously do the dirty on the Geordies who are baying for his blood ... and put Newcastle United into administration ... seeing the club start the season with -10 points?

Apparently (according to a "NUFC source" - which meens bugger all) Newcastle United is not in danger of going into administration: "because Ashley has loaned the club a further £100m to pay off debts.

"And as the major creditor, such a move is understood to be highly unlikely".

So there you have it ... from the horse's mouth at St James' Park (well ... probably some bugger cleaning out the toilets).