'Newcastle fans can’t wait to see the back of him': How Mike Ashley's ownership compares to the rest of the Premier League
By Jordan Cronin
Published 2nd May 2019, 17:10 GMT
Updated 2nd May 2019, 17:11 GMT
Mike Ashley is certainly an unpopular figure at Newcastle United - but how do the rest of the country portray him?
Well, Talksport have rated every Premier League owner from best to worst on current performance. Where does Ashley rank? Click and scroll through the pages to see how he compares:
Mike Ashley's Newcastle United ownership is rated by Talksport
Talksport said: "They made some of the greatest signings ever seen in the Championship, and bought a host of top class players for the current Premier League campaign who have performed excellently."
Talksport said: His appointment of Klopp as the clubs manager was excellent and he has backed him completely in the transfer market. This has seen Liverpool return to consistent top-four finishes, and reach last seasons CL final
Talksport said: Mansour managed to secure the services of perhaps footballs most sought after manager, Pep Guardiola, and hes spent the money required to bring some of the best players to the Etihad.
Talksport said: Pozzo continues to invest both on and off the pitch, securing big-money signings, improving the clubs training ground, and expanding the stadium to keep the fans flocking to Vicarage Road.
Talksport said: This success has been achieved on a meagre budget, with much of the money made since Burnleys rise to the top flight being invested in the clubs infrastructure to ensure the Clarets long-term survival.
Talksport said: Spurs recent rise under manager Mauricio Pochettino has been one of the best stories in English football, based on home-grown starlets and exceptional foreign imports.
Talksport said: Brighton won promotion to the PL for the first ever time under Bloom... and he seems keen on doing things in a considered manner, even with summer transfers not quite working out despite big fees.
Talksport said: The Srivaddhanaprabha family will go down in Leicester history as the people who helped the Foxes complete that most miraculous of sporting feats to win the 2015/16 Premier League.
Talksport said: Abramovichs tenure has been filled with success, with 15 major trophies won in 15 years. However, things have been harder recently, with him choosing to put stadium redevelopment plans on hold, and starting to restrict his spending.
