Newcastle fans find themselves once again calling for the removal of owner Mike Ashley in the wake of his decision to keep Sports Direct stores open despite fears over the coronavirus pandemic.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson went further in his quest to encourage social distancing last night, essentially putting the UK on lockdown by telling non-essential shops to close with immediate effect.
But Ashley's Fraser Group, which includes Sports Direct and Evans Cycles, quickly released a statement insisting the sporting equipment they sell makes them an essential place to visit in these troubling times. "We stock a huge range of sports equipment designed for exercising at home...