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Andrew Hankinson

Mike Ashley PR man using Newcastle United takeover to win over Derby County fans

Mike Ashley’s PR man spoke publicly today about the sale of Newcastle United to drum up fan power and help his bid to buy Derby County.

Keith Bishop, Ashley’s head of PR, was on Sky Sports trying to promote his boss’s attempt to buy Championship side Derby County, who are in administration.

During the interview Bishop portrayed Ashley’s time as owner of Newcastle United as a success because it culminated in a takeover by Saudi Arabia’ sovereign wealth fund.

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