Newcastle off market as Ashley fails to find buyer

NEWCASTLE owner Mike Ashley was pressing ahead with his plans for the club last night after taking it off the market due to a lack of interest from potential investors.

The billionaire sportswear magnate has confirmed the Magpies are no longer for sale, three months after announcing he had decided to sell in the wake of furious protests against his regime.

In a statement to fans, he said: “I am happy to end the uncertainty fans may have had about the future direction of Newcastle United. I know just how important that is to you.