Simon Jordan expects former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley to invest in Derby County if he is given the keys to Pride Park. Recent reports have linked the unpopular ex-Magpies chief with a move to save the cash-strapped Rams - who were recently relegated to League One.
The Sports Direct tycoon has been urged to save Derby by administrators after a proposed takeover by US-based businessman Chris Kirchner collapsed. Ashley is renowned for driving a hard bargain - Newcastle fans know all too well - and The Telegraph claim he is “determined” to re-enter football less than a year after selling United for £300million.
Former Crystal Palace owner Jordan believes Ashley will seek to get the Rams out of League One while firing a thinly-veiled swipe at Toon supporters. He told talkSPORT : “I know that he’s (Ashley) been there. I know that discussions have been had with the problems (Derby) had with Middlesbrough and Wycombe Wanderers,”
