Hall: Magpies useless

Former Newcastle owner John Hall has branded the club’s relegated squad “rubbish” and “useless”.

Tue, 26 May, 2009 - 10:38

Former Newcastle owner John Hall has branded the club’s relegated squad “rubbish” and “useless”.

Hall oversaw the Magpies’ rise to become a force in the top flight before selling his shares in the club to Mike Ashley in 2007.

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