I think this is a refelection of what the great egaletarian game has become,ego driven and money oreintated.Do's anyone else share the sense that the whole rotten ediface is on the point of collapse.It seems to me to reflect all that is bad in Western society exported around the world.

John Heron p, Dover, UK

well its about time kk put his mouth into action and got involved with a consortium like this as he is the self styled king of toon.
its the only way forward.
cmon kk come out of your ayshire wilderness.

andy, frome, uk

Mike Ashley is turning out to be someone who's judgement is unsound. Who in their right mind would have, earlier this year, bet on bank share going up or would have expected a man of Keegan's caliber to allowed Wise to tell him what players to buy and sell. Ashley is a fool.

D Case, Newquay,

I am a Leeds United supporter, but would love Newcastle to obtain the same financial backing like Manchester City have had over the past week, and challenge for the title, with Kevin Keegan in total charge.

John, Blackpool, UK

Well what can I say?? If this did prove to be true, then I hope & pray that Ashley has the common sense to not rush in a new manager, until the club could be sold.

We've had cowboys for years running the club - I would certainly welcome the indians now...

Tony Wilson, South Shields, UK

Its my birthday today and God has given me the best present EVER - a multi-billionaire and a huge transfer budget and KK.
Face it - KK is an expensive manager - thrift, patience and caution thrown to the wind. Buy big, buy often & attack without mercy.
The Messiah will return for the APOCALYPSE!

Angus Di Griso, Guisborough, England

Unfortunately, taking into account Ashley's prior decisions, I doubt this takeover will happen. After all it's in the best interest of the club as a business and footballing power, the players, the fans, the city of Newcastle and his 'senior' friends who appear to control the club!

Mark, Newcastle, UK

Phil from The Wirral

You say the hte other teams have no chance (if they don't have a billionaire backer) but when was the last time we went into a premiership season not knowing that only 2 or 3 teams could win it ? Even in the 70's the League was dominated by a small number of teams.

RD, Almeria, Spain

In the end there will be half a dozen clubs, owned by billionaires, who have all the good players. The rest of the "poor" clubs will be cannon fodder. The game is in freefall and I'm bailing out.

Ernest, Wigan,

You couldn't make it up!!!

Rob, London,

Andrew from Newcastle: You took the words out of my mouth!! Shearer's point is just echoing what ANY manager would think. After all, you wouldn't employ a chauffeur to drive you around and take the wheels off the car, then wonder why you're not moving would you Mike?... Mike, would you??.... Mike...

Paul, Consett, UK

Events at NUFC are beyond farce. Glen Roeder was right in describing it as tragic. But a Billionaire owner is not really the solution at St James Park. A sensible manager making sensible decisions for a sensible board - in it for the long haul. Look at Arsenal?

Will clouston, Newcastle, England

millions of Indians and Arabs live in abject poverty yet their countrymen splash money on football clubs, whos players are rich beyond a poor mans dreams. Disgusting

Dave b , york,

Ambani or a similar like-minded owner with keegan re-appointed as a proper Manager would be the only way to get the club back on its feet and running in the right direction. Keegan brings what no other Manager can do, belief, passion and love,he is also respected worldwide.

andrew, newcastle upon tyne, england

Hull City could do with one (a billionarie that is) as well if there is one to spare!

Dave , White Salmon, WA , USA

We really do hope and pray!!! As soon as Ashley, Wise and Llambias are out the sooner we can move forward as a club. Our fans have waited so long for a cup, and we certainly won't be winning one under this deluded lot!! Anil Ambani please buy NUFC!! We Geordies need you more than anyone!!!

Lewy, Newcastle, England

Just a quick message, after being a loyal stoke city supporter for 30+ years and seeing the situation at Newcastle where it seems billionare's are soon to be trying to buy the Club from Ashley, wonder if one would like to buy Stoke ??

Dougie Howzer, Newcastle, England

I have to feel sorry for all those other clubs out there. Unless they get bought up by billionaires there's little hope for them.
All this money is destroying the sport by narrowing the competition to a select few.

Phill, The Wirral, England

We hope and pray!

Ambani for sure... But I thnk it may be a bit ambitious trying to bring KK back!

Lets hope this is true!

Danny, Newcastle,

A Perfect Christmas prensent for the Newcastle Fans (Anil Ambani) as Owner of " NUFC ".

kevin murray, Newcastle, England

we can only hope . perfect time todo it .

scott tills, newcastle, UK