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Club Matters

Owner – Mike Ashley

SPORTS tycoon Mike Ashley has built his billion-pound-empire completely away from the public eye.
Buying Newcastle United is his most high- profile venture to date.
In 1982, at the age of 18, Ashley opened his first stores in London, called Sport and Ski. By 1990 he had three outlets, trading under the Sports Soccer name. Over the next decade, he opened about 100 more.
But as a sole trader he was exempt from filing accounts at Companies House, and the true scale of the Sports Soccer business was hidden. In 1999 it became a limited company and Ashley went on to acquire Lillywhites, Dunlop Slazenger and Kangol, among other business interests.
A series of secret meetings on Tyneside helped Mike Ashley achieve his Toon takeover dream.
The sports mogul was little known on Tyneside until he formed St James Holding Limited with the sole purpose of buying Newcastle United.
He then contacted Sir John Hall, who agreed to sell his family’s 41.6% stake to Mr Ashley for £55.3m. He immediately launched a £134.4m bid to buy the club.
Mike Ashley was rumored to be a Tottenham fan before he bought Newcastle United.
To keep tabs on what owner Mike Ashley is up to see our Mike Ashley Diaries

Chief Executive – Derek Llambias

Chris Mort welcomes Derek Llambias to the club

Derek Llambias was brought in for his shrewd management skills honed throughout years working in hospitality.
His previous career in the entertainment and leisure industry stretches back more than 30 years – most recently as managing director of the Fifty Club in London.
Chairman Chris Mort said at the time of his appointment: "We are very pleased to welcome Derek on to the board of Newcastle United.
"Derek’s experience in the hospitality industry will certainly complement the work already being done by the club to realise its full potential."
Derek Llambias is a long-term acquaintance of Mike Ashley and supports West Ham.

Director of Operations - David Williamson

DAVID Williamson was head- hunted by United for his work as executive director at Newcastle Racecourse.
Williamson took up his new role in March after being approached by Chris Mort and agreeing terms.
During his six years at the racecourse Williamson took turnover from £2.5m to £6.5m. He is a Hearts fan.

Chris Mort with Jeff Vetere, Dennis Wise and Tony Jimenez

Technical Co-ordinator - Jeff Vetere

Jeff Vetere started out as an apprentice at Luton Town.
In 1997 he was appointed youth team manager at Northamptonshire’s club Rushden and Diamonds. He became overseas co-ordinator at Charlton Athletic then a European scout at West Ham United.
He also spent four months at Real Madrid, where he was described as a walking encyclopedia of football. He’s a Chelsea supporter.

Head of Media - Gary Oliver

Asst. Press Officer - Mark Hannen

Programme Editor - Paul Tully

Football matters

First team Manager – Alan Shearer
Reports directly to Derek Llambias on team affairs

Assistant manager - Iain Dowie

Head of Player Fitness - Paul Ferris

First Team Coach - Chris Hughton

First Team Coach - Colin Calderwood

Goalkeeping Coach - Paul Barron

Reserve Team Manager - Adam Sadler

Academy Manager - Joe Joyce

Academy Coach - Kenny Wharton

Academy Coach - Steve Tweddle

Academy Fitness - Coach tbc

Academy GK Coach - tbc

Academy Physiotherapist - Kev Bell

Physiotherapist - Derek Wright

Fitness Coach - Adrian Lamb

Fitness Coach - Craig Russell

Video Analyst - Mike Crompton

Chief Scout - Lil Fucillo