Mike Ashley takes the sale sign down
By: j | December 28th, 2008In a simple statement Mike Ashley has announced that he is taking the club off the market.
“I am happy to end the uncertainty fans may have had about the future direction of Newcastle United.
“I know just how important that is to you.
“I have withdrawn Newcastle United from the market, and for me 2009 will be the year in which we drive the Club forward together. Even when I haven’t been at games I have remained a keen supporter, kicking and heading every ball and cheering the team on TV and being the first to congratulate Joe whenever there’s a good result.
“When I took the decision to put the Club up for sale in September I made a point of saying two things were very important.
“Firstly, any potential buyer would have to show they had the best interests of Newcastle United at heart and had both the commitment and finance to be worthy custodians of such a fine football club before I would even consider doing a deal.
“And secondly, I gave you my word that as long as I remain owner, this Club would continue to be run responsibly at all levels. I hope you will accept that I have stood by that pledge.”
The move is certainly a very positive one for the club. Given the present economic turmoil throughout the world, finding a suitable buyer who is committed to the club was increasingly difficult and this will certainly provide Newcastle the stability it deserves. Turning a positive from a dark hour, the Toon Army must join together as we push forward.
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