Sunday, September 02, 2007

Toon owner refused entry

Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley was refused admission to a city nightclub — because he was wearing his black and white shirt.

The supposedly reclusive billionaire went to Blu Bambu in the Bigg Market to celebrate the club's 2-0 win against Barnsley in the Carling Cup on Wednesday — but the bar does not allow football shirts and he was told he could not come in.

Stunned Ashley, the 25th richest man in Britain, was with his chairman Chris Mort.

The sports tycoon was explaining who they were to staff when Mark Johnson, assistant manager of Blu Bambu, recognised the pair and said he would make an exception.

The wealthy duo were so pleased with the match result and the fans' support that they announced their arrival over the PA system, bought everyone a drink and gave the bar staff a £500 tip.

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