I HAVE just worked out the thinking of the Newcastle United’s players.

Don’t win, don’t draw attention to yourself by playing well or you will be sold.

How can a person with all those millions actually want more?

Mike Ashley couldn’t possibly spend what he has now before he falls off the perch – so why sell all your best players? If all the fans decided to stay away for a number of games it might just sink in that this is bad business policy.

Taff Davies, Fishburn.