Soccer newcastle 20ab0

Mike Ashley's time at Newcastle United

By Colbear

  • Mike Ashley completes a £55m deal to buy out Sir John Hall’s family.

    Mike Ashley completes a £55m deal to buy out Sir John Hall’s family.
  • Period: to

    Mike Ashley's time at Newcastle United

  • Chris Mort replaces Freddy Shepherd as chairman.

    Chris Mort replaces Freddy Shepherd as chairman.

  • Sam Allardyce’s reign ends.

    Sam Allardyce’s reign ends.

  • Kevin Keegan returns to the United hotseat.

    Kevin Keegan returns to the United hotseat.

  • Newcastle finish 12th and Keegan starts a clear-out of unwanted players.

    Newcastle finish 12th and Keegan starts a clear-out of unwanted players.

  • The transfer window closes with the fans and Keegan disappointed. James Milner leaves; few known stars arrive.

    The transfer window closes with the fans and Keegan disappointed. James Milner leaves; few known stars arrive.

  • Rumours about Keegan’s future surface.

    Rumours about Keegan’s future surface.

  • The League Managers’ Association announces Keegan has resigned.

    The League Managers’ Association announces Keegan has resigned.

  • Fans are left bemused by unsuccessful talks between Keegan and Ashley.

    Fans are left bemused by unsuccessful talks between Keegan and Ashley.

  • Ashley announces he’s selling club after fans’ protests following a 2-1 defeat by Hull City.

    Ashley announces he’s selling club after fans’ protests following a 2-1 defeat by Hull City.

  • Joe Kinnear appointed as interim manager.

    Joe Kinnear appointed as interim manager.

  • Vice-president (player recruitment) Tony Jimenez leaves.

    Vice-president (player recruitment) Tony Jimenez leaves.

  • Kinnear has his contract extended until the end of the season.

    Kinnear has his contract extended until the end of the season.

  • Mike Ashley takes club off the market.

    Mike Ashley takes club off the market.

  • Alan Shearer returns to the club as manager.

    Alan Shearer returns to the club as manager.

  • Director of football Dennis Wise shown the door.

    Director of football Dennis Wise shown the door.

  • Relegation follows defeat at Aston Villa.

    Relegation follows defeat at Aston Villa.

  • Ashley puts the club up for sale again.

    Ashley puts the club up for sale again.

  • Ashley suffers a financial blow when profits at his sportswear firm fall by 91%.

    Ashley suffers a financial blow when profits at his sportswear firm fall by 91%.

  • Fans blast Ashley after Toon favourite Kevin Keegan wins a £2m payout in a sensational settlement.

    Fans blast Ashley after Toon favourite Kevin Keegan wins a £2m payout in a sensational settlement.

  • Ashley takes the club off the market and reveals that a search has been launched for companies to sponsor St James’s Park.

    Ashley takes the club off the market and reveals that a search has been launched for companies to sponsor St James’s Park.

  • Striker and Toon Number 9 Andy Carroll sold to Liverpool for record-breaking £35m fee.

    Striker and Toon Number 9 Andy Carroll sold to Liverpool for record-breaking £35m fee.

  • Newcastle United promoted back to the Premier League and are later crowned Champions.

    Newcastle United promoted back to the Premier League and are later crowned Champions.

  • Newcastle United finish 12th in their first season back in the Premier League.

    Newcastle United finish 12th in their first season back in the Premier League.

  • Chris Hughton sacked as manager after 3-1 defeat by West Brom.

    Chris Hughton sacked as manager after 3-1 defeat by West Brom.

  • Alan Pardew made Toon manager after board said they needed someone with more experience.

    Alan Pardew made Toon manager after board said they needed someone with more experience.

  • Newcastle United finish 12th in their first season back in the Premier League.

    May 2011: Newcastle United finish 12th in their first season back in the Premier League.

  • Magpies captain Kevin Nolan sold to West Ham.

    Magpies captain Kevin Nolan sold to West Ham.

  • Jose Enrique follows Andy Carroll out of Tyneside and similarly signs for Liverpool.

    Jose Enrique follows Andy Carroll out of Tyneside and similarly signs for Liverpool.

  • Joey Barton criticises club hierarchy and is sold to QPR.

    Joey Barton criticises club hierarchy and is sold to QPR.

  • Newcastle United beat Everton to stay third in the Premier League and unbeaten for the season, equalling the record set by The Entertainers

    Newcastle United beat Everton to stay third in the Premier League and unbeaten for the season, equalling the record set by The Entertainers

  • The club announces St James’ Park will be renamed the Sports Direct Arena, the naming rights are up for sale, and Northern Rock shirt sponsorship will cease at the end of the season.

    The club announces St James’ Park will be renamed the Sports Direct Arena, the naming rights are up for sale, and Northern Rock shirt sponsorship will cease at the end of the season.