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Thousands of Newcastle United fans continued their protest against owner Mike Ashley after the Magpies' 2-1 loss to Hull City.Thousands of Newcastle United fans continued their protest against owner Mike Ashley after the Magpies' 2-1 loss to Hull City.
Fans again thronged outside St James' Park to chant "sack the board" and "Ashley Out" in a repeat of scenes witnessed before kick-off.Fans again thronged outside St James' Park to chant "sack the board" and "Ashley Out" in a repeat of scenes witnessed before kick-off.
Supporters are angry over the claims that manager Kevin Keegan was undermined leading to his resignation.Supporters are angry over the claims that manager Kevin Keegan was undermined leading to his resignation.
Anti-Ashley banners were unfurled inside the stadium during the game.Anti-Ashley banners were unfurled inside the stadium during the game.
Seats in the directors' box usually filled by owner Ashley and director of football Dennis Wise were vacant.Seats in the directors' box usually filled by owner Ashley and director of football Dennis Wise were vacant.
'Lost our Messiah' Marching fans displayed "Ashley Out" banners
Only chairman Derek Llambias could be seen representing the club's management within the stadium.Only chairman Derek Llambias could be seen representing the club's management within the stadium.
A standing ovation was given to three supporters who paraded around the stands with a "Cockney mafia out" banner, a reference to the board's London connections.A standing ovation was given to three supporters who paraded around the stands with a "Cockney mafia out" banner, a reference to the board's London connections.
Despite calls for a boycott of the game in the immediate aftermath of Keegan's departure the official attendance was 50,242.Despite calls for a boycott of the game in the immediate aftermath of Keegan's departure the official attendance was 50,242.
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.
Owner Mike Ashley did not attend the match - leaving his usual seat empty
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.
It's our club, not Mike Ashley's club, he might own it but it's not his club Steve Hastie, Newcastle fan
As kick-off approached police in high visibility jackets struggled to control the surging crowd in a noisy but peaceful protest.As kick-off approached police in high visibility jackets struggled to control the surging crowd in a noisy but peaceful protest.
Supporter Vince Kelly, 61, said he was moved by the passionate display from fans outside the stadium.Supporter Vince Kelly, 61, said he was moved by the passionate display from fans outside the stadium.
He said: "I've never seen anything like this in all my life, it's marvellous.He said: "I've never seen anything like this in all my life, it's marvellous.
"We have just lost our Messiah and Ashley and the London mob have to understand this."We have just lost our Messiah and Ashley and the London mob have to understand this.
"Not one of them have had the guts to come out and tell us what is going on.""Not one of them have had the guts to come out and tell us what is going on."
Many fans said the news of talks between Keegan and the owner had not lifted the mood of anger.Many fans said the news of talks between Keegan and the owner had not lifted the mood of anger.
It's our club, not Mike Ashley's club, he might own it but it's not his club Steve Hastie, Newcastle fan 'Treated with contempt'
Members of NUFC-forum.com unfurled a 20ft protest banner showing images of Ashley and director of football Dennis Wise next to the slogan "wanted for crimes against Newcastle United".Members of NUFC-forum.com unfurled a 20ft protest banner showing images of Ashley and director of football Dennis Wise next to the slogan "wanted for crimes against Newcastle United".
Forum contributor Steve Hastie said: "We can protest as much as we like, we've done it time and time again with past directors and owners of clubs, but we want people to visualise how we feel.Forum contributor Steve Hastie said: "We can protest as much as we like, we've done it time and time again with past directors and owners of clubs, but we want people to visualise how we feel.
"We want people to appreciate how we feel about the club, it's our club, not Mike Ashley's club, he might own it but it's not his club.""We want people to appreciate how we feel about the club, it's our club, not Mike Ashley's club, he might own it but it's not his club."
Extra officers Director of football Dennis Wise has also been heavily criticised
Paul Wilson, a supporter of 40 years, added: "The way we've been treated with contempt in the last few weeks is incredible, it really is."Paul Wilson, a supporter of 40 years, added: "The way we've been treated with contempt in the last few weeks is incredible, it really is."
The Talk of the Tyne fanzine led a march of hundreds of fans from a city centre bar to St James' Park as the game was in progress.The Talk of the Tyne fanzine led a march of hundreds of fans from a city centre bar to St James' Park as the game was in progress.
Director of football Dennis Wise has also been heavily criticised
Northumbria Police have said extra officers were on duty and urged fans to vent their frustration peacefully.Northumbria Police have said extra officers were on duty and urged fans to vent their frustration peacefully.
Officers had spoken to fans' groups who were planning marches to make them aware of the laws surrounding demonstrations.Officers had spoken to fans' groups who were planning marches to make them aware of the laws surrounding demonstrations.
Owner Ashley, who bought the club in May last year, had been advised to reassess his personal security arrangements if he had decided to attend Saturday's game.Owner Ashley, who bought the club in May last year, had been advised to reassess his personal security arrangements if he had decided 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.