Thursday, May 16, 2013
Sports Direct apologise for false story
Yesterday afternoon, sportsdirectnews.com published an article stating that Rooney was a target for Newcastle, despite recent reports suggesting incoming Manchester United manager David Moyes was set to try and persuade him to stay.
The retail company - who are owned by Newcastle chief Mike Ashley - claimed that the Magpies were preparing a 'shock bid' for the 27-year-old and that Rooney's agent had already been sounded out over a potential move.
The story continued by saying Rooney was seen as a perfect transfer candidate by Newcastle, who would relate to the fans and be a massive boost to the club's commercial success.
However, Sports Direct were moved to issue a public apology to Rooney and the agency Triple S Sports & Entertainment Group 'for publishing the article "Newcastle in shock Rooney bid", which was formulated without authority, merit and is untrue'.
The retail company - who are owned by Newcastle chief Mike Ashley - claimed that the Magpies were preparing a 'shock bid' for the 27-year-old and that Rooney's agent had already been sounded out over a potential move.
The story continued by saying Rooney was seen as a perfect transfer candidate by Newcastle, who would relate to the fans and be a massive boost to the club's commercial success.
However, Sports Direct were moved to issue a public apology to Rooney and the agency Triple S Sports & Entertainment Group 'for publishing the article "Newcastle in shock Rooney bid", which was formulated without authority, merit and is untrue'.
