Tweets show Newcastle fans predicted trouble back in 2015

By Russell Hughes | Apr 6, 2016

Newcastle United's English owner Mike Ashley (L) sits with managing director Lee Charnley (R) as he waits for the kick off in the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and West Ham United at St James Park, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, north east England on May 24, 2015. AFP PHOTO / IAN MACNICOL RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read Ian MacNicol/AFP/Getty Images) /

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NUFC financial results mean Ashley has achieved his aims. 19th richest club, profits all to him, none to the team. A cash cow...
— Toonali (@ToonArmySun) January 22, 2015

Never mind about the position in the league, it’s the rich list that counts, right?

You’d be forgiven for thinking that’s all Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley cares about, and how could blame the Toon Army for thinking that?

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