CHRIS DUNLAVY makes a case in defence of Blackburn’s owners

MUGS don’t make millions. They may be sharp, wide and thoroughly disreputable – but a rich man is rarely a stupid man. So before Blackburn fans start burning effigies of Venky’s, their despised and distrusted Indian owners, they might want to cast their eyes further north to Newcastle.
When Mike Ashley was bumbling through his early days at St James’ Park – pint in hand, black and white stripes stretched over his beach ball belly – he appeared to be a clueless buffoon. He sold top play...