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​Newcastle fans plan Sports Direct protest

Newcastle United fans are planning a protest against owner Mike Ashley - at his own business.

Magpies supporters are planning a protest outside Sports Direct, the company Ashley owns.

It will take place at 1pm at the location on Northumberland Street on Sunday, as it is the day they face Chelsea in the Premier League.

It is not the first time fans have protested Ashley and his ownership of the club.

The issue is the lack of transfer funds he provided to manager Rafa Benitez in the summer.

The Magpie Group tweeted : "Join us again on Sunday 1pm before the Chelsea game to protest outside SD on Northumberland St, and join our flag walk at 3pm from The North Terrace."

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