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| Newcastle fans in protest march | Newcastle fans in protest march |
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| Disgruntled Newcastle fans are expected to march through the city's streets to protest against club owner Mike Ashley, as the Magpies face Hull City. | |
| Supporters are angry over an alleged undermining of manager Kevin Keegan, which led to his recent resignation. | Supporters are angry over an alleged undermining of manager Kevin Keegan, which led to his recent resignation. |
| As many as five separate demonstrations may take place in the city before, during and after Saturday's match. | As many as five separate demonstrations may take place in the city before, during and after Saturday's match. |
| Surprise talks between Ashley and Keegan on Friday failed to reach a "satisfactory conclusion". | Surprise talks between Ashley and Keegan on Friday failed to reach a "satisfactory conclusion". |
| The League Managers' Association, which is in contact with Keegan, said the talks covered several issues. | The League Managers' Association, which is in contact with Keegan, said the talks covered several issues. |
| It is unclear whether the meeting was primarily to discuss a possible return or negotiate terms of Keegan's exit. | It is unclear whether the meeting was primarily to discuss a possible return or negotiate terms of Keegan's exit. |
| Wanted poster | Wanted poster |
| It remains to be seen what effect the meeting will have on the plans of supporters' groups. | It remains to be seen what effect the meeting will have on the plans of supporters' groups. |
| The Talk of the Tyne fanzine is organising a march from a city centre bar to St James' Park as the game kicks off at 1500 BST. | The Talk of the Tyne fanzine is organising a march from a city centre bar to St James' Park as the game kicks off at 1500 BST. |
| More than 500 people have pledged to join the march on an online petition. | More than 500 people have pledged to join the march on an online petition. |
| The Toon Ultras group wants fans to gather outside the main entrance of the stadium's Milburn stand an hour before kick-off. | The Toon Ultras group wants fans to gather outside the main entrance of the stadium's Milburn stand an hour before kick-off. |
| Members of NUFC-forum.com are planning to display a 20ft banner, featuring images of Ashley and director of football Dennis Wise next to the slogan "wanted for the murder of Newcastle United." | Members of NUFC-forum.com are planning to display a 20ft banner, featuring images of Ashley and director of football Dennis Wise next to the slogan "wanted for the murder of Newcastle United." |
| Heavily criticised | Heavily criticised |
| Northumbria Police have said extra officers will be on duty and urged fans to vent their frustration peacefully. | Northumbria Police have said extra officers will be on duty and urged fans to vent their frustration peacefully. |
| Officers have already spoken to fans' groups who were planning marches to make them aware of the laws surrounding demonstrations. | Officers have already spoken to fans' groups who were planning marches to make them aware of the laws surrounding demonstrations. |
| Ashley, who bought the club in May last year, has been advised to reassess his personal security arrangements if he decides to attend Saturday's game. | Ashley, who bought the club in May last year, has been advised to reassess his personal security arrangements if he decides to attend Saturday's game. |
| Director of football Dennis Wise has also been heavily criticised by fans following the resignation of Keegan, who ended his second spell as Newcastle manager citing interference in transfer policy. | Director of football Dennis Wise has also been heavily criticised by fans following the resignation of Keegan, who ended his second spell as Newcastle manager citing interference in transfer policy. |
| Newcastle United has previously stated that Keegan was "allowed to manage his duties without any interference". | Newcastle United has previously stated that Keegan was "allowed to manage his duties without any interference". |
| Keegan resigned on 4 September after three days of discussions with the club's board. | Keegan resigned on 4 September after three days of discussions with the club's board. |