A lot of Newcastle United fans have responded to a piece from Lee Ryder about Mike Ashley’s lack of spending in the January transfer window.
The piece mainly discusses the Toon’s worrying run of form that could see them dragged into a relegation battle.
Should Mike Ashley have spent in January?
Yes
No
Ryder, though, believes that there are three worse teams than Newcastle.
The Evening Chronicle reporter, therefore, asks why Newcastle did not spend any money in January – either on a goalscorer or someone who could provide opportunities.
Ryder also suggests that money was held back from Bruce in preparation for the summer.
This latest piece has not gone down well with these Toon fans who feel like Ashley is repeating his old tricks.
Mike Ashley's decision not to spend in January now seeping on to the field of play with Newcastle United still not safe #nufc https://t.co/NSsqH6dOk6
— Lee Ryder (@lee_ryder) February 27, 2020
Been happening for 13 year so nothing new, Ashley would argue the seasons going exactly to plan.
— Mal Huddart (@M4lah75) February 27, 2020
Mike Ashley decision not to sell the football club has been seeping the fan base for 10 years
— ??Andy ferrell fez?? (@fez_1892) February 27, 2020
Anyone surprised? There is a reason we’ve been relegated twice during his tenure. He never learns or just doesnt care, take your pick
— Don (@NUFCDon) February 27, 2020
Same as every other year, only ever spends wen struggling down bottom in Jan
— YoungY (@myoungy2805) February 27, 2020
Mike Ashley knows best remember !!
— Nick (@Nick747757) February 27, 2020
Same every Year…
— Newcastle K (@NewcastleK) February 27, 2020
What do we think?
Newcastle signed Nabil Bentaleb, Valentino Lazaro, and Danny Rose all on loan, and they could yet prove to be good signings.
Though surely a forward line consisting of Dwight Gayle, Yoshinori Muto, Joelinton and Andy Carroll needed to be strengthened, considering they have one Premier League goal between them all season.
The Toon will just have to hope that they have enough to avoid becoming part of a relegation battle.