Ashley said this week "I have no regrets buying Newcastle" ... even the the fans have major regrets they ever set sight of him!
He is desperate to sell the club, but as the big names look set to jump ship, Ashley must rethink his strategy.
He has no option but to tie-up his big stars, or try and sell a club that is dropping in price because assets are being stripped.
It was revealed yesterday Michael Owen received a four-year contract offer - not three years as has been reported - and at a salary believed to be around £90,000 per week, not £80,000.