Newcastle United have found themselves at a crossroads, albeit an exciting one, as Mike Ashley officially put the Premier League side up for sale this weekend, with the intention to complete a deal before Christmas.
Ashley has been an unpopular figure amongst Magpies supporters for the entirety of his decade in charge at Tyneside, due to decisions that include renaming St. James’ Park, and fans are understandably delighted to see the back of the Sports Direct owner.
However, they’ve been left riled up by comments from former Newcastle United midfielder Kieron Dyer, who stated that he feels Ashley has been treated unfairly at times- claiming that fans are spoilt and they’re wrong to see themselves as a Champions League side.
Dyer, who spent eight seasons at Newcastle, has certainly upset the apple cart with his comments and he’s now been on the receiving end of backlash from fans on social media, who weren’t afraid to share their views on the situation.
https://twitter.com/agbnufc/status/920789146083487745
Seven of Kieron Dyer's eight seasons at Newcastle were spent playing European football. "The fans think they're a Champions League team."
— Ben Spratt (@bensprattjourn) October 19, 2017
Kieron Dyer tells Sky he thinks Mike Ashley been treated harshly. Disappointing someone who’s been around #nufc can’t see differently.
— Harry De Cosemo (@harrydecosemo) October 18, 2017
Disappointed with Kieron Dyer. My favourite player along with Shearer and yet he is completely out of touch with #NUFC fans. #thedebate
— LT ⚫️⚪️ (@lewy7) October 18, 2017
Kieron Dyer got expectancy and ambition mixed up last night. No one expects CL football, but we've been there and we LOVED it. #NUFC ⚪️⚫️
— Jordan Knill (@Kniller_) October 19, 2017
https://twitter.com/adam_smith1990/status/920953650108882947
Kieron Dyer, steady away player for us. Half decent job. Entitled to his opinion. But, it’s irrelevant as we now have Rafa & lots of Arab 💸
— Petesy (@2NarMe) October 20, 2017
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