Mike Ashley didn't need to provide any more proof that he is clueless in his running of Newcastle, but the owner has done it anyway.
Deluded: Newcastle chairman Mike Ashley.
In a long-awaited interview in a new club magazine, he insists that the relationship between Kevin Keegan and Dennis Wise must work because there is so much to do at the club.
Wise, apparently looks after the academy while Keegan is most at home on the training ground. In Ashley's deluded mind it seems there is no hint of a power conflict.
Yet the former Millwall manager is scouting for first-team players and involved in recruitment. He is also seen as Keegan's successor. Maybe Ashley doesn't know any of that.
After all, he bought Newcastle without knowing about the
Manchester United's desperate need for a striker was laid bare at Old Trafford as the Barclays Premier League champions began their title defence in disappointing fashion with a 1-1 draw against Newcastle.
Sir Alex Ferguson is unlikely to get too stressed at the loss of two points, given United finished top last term despite collecting only two from their opening three games.
But he ended the match with Patrice Evra providing Wayne Rooney with support up front.
Post time 16-7-2008 12:54 PM
Deluded: Newcastle chairman Mike Ashley.
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