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    Ex-Prime Minister Blair decries Newcastle "tragedy"

    By Soccernet Staff

    Monday, July 13, 2009

    Ex-British Prime Minister Tony Blair has labelled the ongoing crisis at Newcastle United as "a tragedy" for the club's fans. But Blair, who is an ardent Toon fan, stopped short of criticising owner Mike Ashley for his running of the club. Newcastle are still in limbo ahead of the Championship season, with no progress on the sale of the club, no manager and a bloated and expensive playing squad that urgently needs trimming. And Blair, who spent ten years at Downing Street, said: "It is a tra ...

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