Well-known publican sets his sights on the Magpies

CUSTOMERS of a well-known publican could be swapping their favourite tipple for Newcastle Brown Ale if his latest investment venture kicks off.

Charlie Chawke, who previously helped put together the Irish consortium that bought Sunderland Football Club, is now setting his sights on a new goal.

The sports-mad bar owner wants to buy Newcastle United and reckons the troubled club is just the thing to quench his thirst for another foray into football financing.