Magpie Group major escalation of protests against Mike Ashley – One match boycott and protest at Sports Direct HQ
Friday night has seen The Magpie Group announce a major escalation of the protests against Mike Ashley.
The Newcastle United fanbase is beingĀ asked to support a whole range of plans to exert pressure on the club’s owner.
The protest plans announced, extend over the next two months.
The big one will be a boycott of the Sky Sports televised Newcastle v Wolves match on Sunday 9 December.
Many Newcastle fans had backed this idea and it was time sensitive, as tickets will go on sale on Monday (29 October) for the game.
A boycott needing to be announced before then, so fans are made aware before they are to buy a ticket, as well as potentially booking accommodation and travel.
In short, the schedule of protests announced by The Magpie Group is:
Saturday 3 November 2018
Newcastle v Watford
After the game a post-match protest outside the Milburn reception
Saturday 10 November 2018
Newcastle v Bournemouth
No protest planned in respect of that being the weekend of remembrance.
Saturday 17 November 2018
No match as it is international break.
A protest at the Shirebrook HQ of Sports Direct.
Saturday 1 December 2018
Newcastle v West Ham
Fans to delay heading into the match until the 11th minute.
Wednesday 5 December 2018
Everton v Newcastle
A joint protest against Sports Direct in Liverpool.
Sunday 9 December 2018
Newcastle v Wolves
One-off match boycott.
Saturday 22 December 2018
Newcastle v Fulham
Protests outside the Sports Direct shops on Northumberland Street and at St James Park, plus another protest outside the Milburn reception.
Wednesday 26 December 2018
Liverpool v Newcastle
A joint protest against Sports Direct in Liverpool.
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