Maybe just paper talk but how do people feel about him? About 10 or so years ago i would have loved to see him at the toon as when he was at Swansea i thought his style of play was good. Since then his career has been very average and felt that managing a national team was more suited to him.
I feel that any new owners wouldn't have him down as first choice so if he does come then it feels like Ashley will be here for the long term.
Any manager taking over from Rafa is on a hiding to nowt, so would people be prepared to give him a chance?