Newcastle are denying speculation that they're the subject of 200 million pounds plus joint takeover bid from polygon and United Bank of Switzerland. Which is a shame.

Newcastle need a takeover more than any other Premiership club. Not because Freddy Shepherd has failed to provide funds, but because Freddy Shepherd has already proven how little respect he has for the club's fans, and for the rest of football.

But worst of all the man just can't pick a manager. He must be the only chairman in the world who would have sacked Bobby Robson and hired Graeme Souness.