Toon Fans To Boycott The Boycott?

Last updated : 09 September 2008 By Footy Mad - Editor

That is the view of fanzine editors Mark Jensen and Michael Martin,who have sent a message to club owner Mike Ashley insisting that he should no longer stand among the Toon Army at away games as they say he is "not a Newcastle United supporter".

Jensen and Martin issued a joint statement to the Chronicle today which read: "Like many Newcastle United supporters, we have been sickened by the events of the last week and the departure of Kevin Keegan from his position as manager of our club.

"We believe Kevin had little alternative but to resign given the gross incompetence and mismanagement of Dennis Wise, executive director of football, and Derek Llambias, managing director, who like Kevin were appointed by Mike Ashley.

"While Kevin Keegan remained at Newcastle United, the fans trusted that the club was moving forward at last. With Keegan's departure all trust has gone."

Action being recommended by the fanzines includes an immediate and indefinite boycott of all Newcastle United merchandise to include replica shirts, other club clothing and any items sold at official NUFC outlets.

It will also include the non-purchase of all Newcastle United programmes and magazines as well as food, drinks and beverages of any description.

This is to include a boycott of all club bars and any other activity which generates an income for Newcastle United.

They have recommended that the boycott should be extended to any retail outlet or product owned either in full or in part by Mike Ashley.