Newcastle United managing director Derek Llambias insists the club isn't run out of London.

He told the Evening Chronicle: "We don't have an office in London. Let's clear that up.

"Dennis (Wise) is travelling most of the time but he'll be here twice a week. I am here five days a week.

"Mike (Ashley) is in the Midlands and running Sports Direct. He comes down once a week, and he's going to spend most of that time at the training ground. Being run from London is nonsense and it's never been the case.

"It's just that we're Londoners."