Walking around the Leazes End this weekend the tributes from the fans brought a tear to the eye ... but there were many digs at the current Newcastle United owner.
The one that stood out sent a shudder down the spine as it read: "Sir Bobby Robson is God - It should have been YOU Mike Ashley!"
The fans have voiced an opinion against Spurs fan Ashley at every pre-season friendly, and the hatred towards the man is growing by the day.
He allegedly said (through Derek Llambias) that NO Newcastle player would leave the club until a new manager has been appointed, yet Oba Martins left this weekend with three or four foreigners sure to leave before the transfer window closes.
Yet Chris Hughton said yesterday at Dundee he has been told he will not be allowed to bring in new faces.
Where do we go from here? GOD ONLY KNOWS!
One thing is certain - I've seen some chairmen at SJP disliked by the fans (Westwood, McKeig and Shepherd) but never have I ever known the raw feeling there is towards Ashley.
He has made it known he will not be attending another Newcastle match ... and I pray to God he stands by that.
FOR HIS OWN SAKE!