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| Magpies fans protest over Ashley | Magpies fans protest over Ashley |
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| Thousands of Newcastle fans are continuing their protest against owner Mike Ashley after the Magpies' 2-1 defeat to Hull City. | |
| Fans again thronged outside St James' Park to chant "sack the board" and "Ashley Out" in a repeat of scenes witnessed before kick-off. | |
| Supporters are angry over the claims that manager Kevin Keegan was undermined leading to his resignation. | |
| Anti-Ashley banners were unfurled inside the stadium during the game. | |
| Seats in the directors' box usually filled by owner Ashley and director of football Dennis Wise were vacant. | |
| 'Lost our Messiah' | 'Lost our Messiah' |
| Only chairman Derek Llambias could been seen representing the club's management within the stadium. | |
| A standing ovation was given to three supporters who paraded around the stands with a "Cockney mafia out" banner, a reference to the board's London connections. | |
| 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. | |
| Owner Mike Ashley did not attend the match - leaving his usual seat empty | |
| 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. |
| As kick-off approached police in high visibility jackets struggled to control the surging crowd in a noisy but peaceful protest. | |
| Supporter Vince Kelly, 61, said he was moved by the passionate display from fans outside the stadium. | |
| He said: "I've never seen anything like this in all my life, it's marvellous. | He said: "I've never seen anything like this in all my life, it's marvellous. |
| "We have just lost our Messiah and Ashley and the London mob have to understand this. | "We have just lost our Messiah and Ashley and the London mob have to understand this. |
| "Not one of them have had the guts to come out and tell us what is going on." | "Not one of them have had the guts to come out and tell us what is going on." |
| Many fans said the news of talks between Keegan and the owner had not lifted the mood of anger. | |
| It's our club, not Mike Ashley's club, he might own it but it's not his club Steve Hastie, Newcastle fan | |
| Members of NUFC-forum.com unfurled a 20ft protest banner showing 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. | 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." | "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 | 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." | 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 led a march of hundreds of fans from a city centre bar to St James' Park as the game was in progress. | |
| Director of football Dennis Wise has also been heavily criticised | |
| Northumbria Police have said extra officers were on duty and urged fans to vent their frustration peacefully. | Northumbria Police have said extra officers were on duty and urged fans to vent their frustration peacefully. |
| Officers had spoken to fans' groups who were planning marches to make them aware of the laws surrounding demonstrations. | Officers had spoken to fans' groups who were planning marches to make them aware of the laws surrounding demonstrations. |
| Owner Ashley, who bought the club in May last year, had been advised to reassess his personal security arrangements if he had decided 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. |