Wigan owner: Ashley to blame for Magpies decline

Wigan owner Dave Whelan claims his Newcastle counterpart Mike Ashley has driven the north-east club to the brink of relegation from the Premier League.

Ashley took a controlling interest in Newcastle in June 2007, and although his arrival was initially warmly greeted by the Newcastle fans – especially after he brought Kevin Keegan back to manage the club – things have turned sour since.