December 31st, 2008
titleKinnear backed for new signings/titleNewcastle owner Mike Ashley insists interim manager Joe Kinnear will choose any players the club might sign when the transfer window opens in January. p It is up to Joe. If its a player that costs �30m then I can absolutely say I dont think so, Ashley told The Sun. p But will he able to get the players he wants to tinker with the team and change the balance? The answers yes. p Kinnear took charge in September after the resignation of Kevin Keegan, who cited a lack of control over transfers. p Keegans departure led supporters to demonstrate against Ashley, who later put Newcastle up for sale. p Ive definitely got some money although whether I will give it to him (Kinnear) or not is another question, added Ashley. p . a href=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/7789151.stm target=_blank rel=nofollowmore/abrbrbrbr