Mike Ashley eyeing takeover 4 years on from Newcastle sale – Report

Mike Ashley eyeing takeover 4 years on from Newcastle sale - Report

Four years ago this week marked the takeover of Newcastle United by the Saudi PIF-led Consortium, and brought to an end the much-maligned ownership of the club by Mike Ashley. Ashley’s 14 year spell as owner saw us relegated twice, alienated fans and legends alike, and produced some of the worst football and transfers ever … Read more

An Aerial View of America’s Pickleball-Tennis Takeover

An Aerial View of America's Pickleball-Tennis Takeover

The New York Times analyzed more than 100,000 aerial photographs from across the country and came to one undeniable conclusion: ‘There’s only so much ready asphalt to go around, and pickleball can’t get enough of it.’ If a picture is worth a thousand words, this breathtaking aerial analysis of pickleball’s nationwide tennis court takeover might … Read more

Qatari takeover sees ex-Newcastle star Andy Carroll return to England in unique role

Qatari takeover sees ex-Newcastle star Andy Carroll return to England in unique role

It feels like an entire lifetime has passed since Andy Carroll was signed to Newcastle United for the second time in his career under Steve Bruce. Since then, both the player and the club have been on very different paths. We’ve of course gone on to enjoy our takeover, reach the Champions League twice, and … Read more