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| Magpies fans begin Ashley protest | |
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| Hundreds of Newcastle fans have begun a protest against owner Mike Ashley outside St James' Park, as the Magpies prepare to face Hull City. | |
| Supporters are angry over an alleged undermining of manager Kevin Keegan, which led to his recent resignation. | Supporters are angry over an alleged undermining of manager Kevin Keegan, which led to his recent resignation. |
| As many as five separate demonstrations may take place in the city before, during and after Saturday's match. | As many as five separate demonstrations may take place in the city before, during and after Saturday's match. |
| Surprise talks between Ashley and Keegan on Friday failed to reach a "satisfactory conclusion". | Surprise talks between Ashley and Keegan on Friday failed to reach a "satisfactory conclusion". |
| The League Managers' Association, which is in contact with Keegan, said the talks covered several issues. It's our club, not Mike Ashley's club, he might own it but it's not his club Steve Hastie, Newcastle fan | |
| It is unclear whether the meeting was primarily to discuss a possible return or negotiate terms of Keegan's exit. | It is unclear whether the meeting was primarily to discuss a possible return or negotiate terms of Keegan's exit. |
| Members of NUFC-forum.com unfurled a 20ft protest banner as fans began to congregate at the ground at lunchtime. | |
| It shows images of Ashley and director of football Dennis Wise next to the slogan "wanted for crimes against Newcastle United." | |
| Forum contributor Steve Hastie said: "We can protest as much as we like, we've done it time and time again with past directors and owners of clubs, but we want people to visualise how we feel. | |
| "We want people to appreciate how we feel about the club, it's our club, not Mike Ashley's club, he might own it but it's not his club." | |
| Extra officers | |
| Paul Wilson, a supporter of 40 years, added: "The way we've been treated with contempt in the last few weeks is incredible, it really is." | |
| The Talk of the Tyne fanzine is organising a march from a city centre bar to St James' Park as the game kicks off at 1500 BST.Director of football Dennis Wise has also been heavily criticised | |
| More than 500 people have pledged to join the march on an online petition. | More than 500 people have pledged to join the march on an online petition. |
| The Toon Ultras group wants fans to gather outside the main entrance of the stadium's Milburn stand an hour before kick-off. | The Toon Ultras group wants fans to gather outside the main entrance of the stadium's Milburn stand an hour before kick-off. |
| Northumbria Police have said extra officers will be on duty and urged fans to vent their frustration peacefully. | Northumbria Police have said extra officers will be on duty and urged fans to vent their frustration peacefully. |
| Officers have already spoken to fans' groups who were planning marches to make them aware of the laws surrounding demonstrations. | Officers have already spoken to fans' groups who were planning marches to make them aware of the laws surrounding demonstrations. |
| Ashley, who bought the club in May last year, has been advised to reassess his personal security arrangements if he decides to attend Saturday's game. | Ashley, who bought the club in May last year, has been advised to reassess his personal security arrangements if he decides to attend Saturday's game. |
| Director of football Dennis Wise has also been heavily criticised by fans following the resignation of Keegan, who ended his second spell as Newcastle manager citing interference in transfer policy. | Director of football Dennis Wise has also been heavily criticised by fans following the resignation of Keegan, who ended his second spell as Newcastle manager citing interference in transfer policy. |
| Newcastle United has previously stated that Keegan was "allowed to manage his duties without any interference". | Newcastle United has previously stated that Keegan was "allowed to manage his duties without any interference". |
| Keegan resigned on 4 September after three days of discussions with the club's board. | Keegan resigned on 4 September after three days of discussions with the club's board. |