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It has now emerged that Mike Ashley broke the deadlock on the Andros Townsend deal by speaking directly to Daniel Levy.
It would explain avoidance of Freddy Shepherd to answer or condemn the way in which Ashley runs the club, plus also explain the comments by Sir John Hall.
Steve Bruce moves major step towards the sack as woeful record continues – Relegation zone
Newcastle United agree new bonus structure plus 3 years knocked off FUN88 agreement
Amanda Staveley agrees new Newcastle United deal with Saudi Arabia PIF – Report
Chicago Cubs and Newcastle United for life – Weird twist of fate
Callum Hudson-Odoi ‘close to a loan move’ with Newcastle United an interested party – BBC Sport