Mike Ashley in crowd for Newcastle United's FA Cup tie

Mike Ashley is at St James's Park tonight for Newcastle United’s FA Cup tie against Rochdale.
Miles Starforth
By Miles Starforth
Published 14th Jan 2020, 20:39 BST
Updated 14th Jan 2020, 20:42 BST
Mike Ashley sat with Lee Charnley for the Rochdale tie.Mike Ashley sat with Lee Charnley for the Rochdale tie.
Mike Ashley sat with Lee Charnley for the Rochdale tie.

Head coach Steve Bruce yesterday revealed that a transfer meeting was planned with Ashley.

Ashley has made a surprise appearance at St James’s Park, his first of the season, for the third-round replay.

Speaking yesterday, Bruce said: “(He) just wanted to come in and see if he could give us a hand.”

Newcastle lead 3-0 thanks to an own goal and strikes from Miguel Almiron and Matty Longstaff.

Related topics:Mike AshleySteve BruceSt James's ParkRochdaleMatty Longstaff