Newcastle caretaker boss Chris Hughton has admitted he would take the job on a permanent basis ... and Ashley is "thinking about it" ... as a last two-fingered gesture at the club.
He offered a two year contract to Joe Kinnear two weeks ago, knowing the man is one bad result away from another heart attack!
But don't be fooled, Ashley has an agenda. Believe me ... and it's against the ever-popular Alan Shearer.
Ashley not going to walk away and close the door behind him.
Oh no. This man is going to charge through the streets in a final act, like Hannibal and all his ****ing elephants!
Ashley Playing It 'Dirty' To Get At Shearer!
Hughton: "If they offered me the job, would I take it? Yes, I would.
"I'm very focused. I have a responsibility with this team to prepare, with my staff, this side for football matches.
"Management is something that has always interested me. My situation with the times I've managed, it's been for a reason.
"When I was at Tottenham, there had been a change of manager and I held the fort.
"If the club is not sold, they will of course make a decision on who they want as manager.
"I'm happy to do that job for as long as they want."