Former Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce claims Mike Ashley's takeover of the club was driven by the billionaire's desire for a quick profit. The sportswear tycoon is currently in talks with up to eight consortia as he looks to sell after just 16 months at the helm. Ashley opted to walk away from St James' Park in the wake of fans' outrage over the departure of Kevin Keegan, who quit as manager after alleging boardroom interference in his transfer dealings. The owner's acrimonious exit from the ...

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