Times are hard for the Toon Army. Less than nine months into Keegan's second coming, the Messiah has gone and Newcastle United is, once again, a club in turmoil.
When will this proud club, with some of the most passionate supporters in the country, finally get their act together and install a capable manager with the license to implement a long-term strategy for success?
Unfortunately, that seems unlikely to happen under the stewardship of Mike Ashley. The self-made billionaire made his name through aggressive brand acquisitions and the shady tactic, employed at his Sports World stores, of perpetual "closing-down" sales.
Newcastle United supporters now find their club in a similarly never-ending state of flux. Fans have called for boycotts before, notably during Freddy Shepherd's reign as chairman. It remains to be seen if the famously loyal Geordies will carry out their latest threats when Newcastle face Hull on Saturday.
For those attempting to organize any such revolt, it would be prudent to make sure the message is as clear as possible. Note to Geordies: make sure all protest banners are spelled correctly...
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