‘Sorry’ Magpie chief Ashley seeking a saviour in Shearer

NEWCASTLE owner Mike Ashley has apologised for the mistakes which led to the “catastrophe” of relegation from the Barclays Premier League.

‘Sorry’ Magpie chief Ashley seeking a saviour in Shearer

Ashley, who along with managing director Derek Llambias, held lengthy talks with Alan Shearer at the club’s training ground yesterday, and last night issued a statement in which he acknowledges the errors which had contributed to the club’s demise.

He said: “Seeing Newcastle United relegated from the Premier League has been a catastrophe for us all.

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