Newcastle United owner wins £15m court battle with investment banker

Newcastle United owner and Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley has won a British High Court battle with an investment banker over a £15m deal allegedly made in a London pub.

Newcastle United owner and Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley has won a High Court battle with an investment banker over a £15m deal allegedly made in a London pub.

Investment banker Jeffrey Blue told a judge that Mr Ashley promised to pay him £15m if he used his expertise to double Sports Direct's share price to £8 a share.