‘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.

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.