Just read this in the Footy Echo (A View From The Bridge page) âA sick wave of vandalism has struck the Sports Direct Arena. For the second time in a week, the already ugly stadium has been daubed with paint. Police initially thought it was the work of ungrateful fans, who have failed to appreciate that Newcastle United was actually saved by its suave owner, Mike Ashley. However, the vandals used the correct spelling and punctuation for their graffiti, so the investigation has now moved outside the Newcastle area.â Incidentally, I found out that The Footy Echo can be read online for 55p