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Lee Clark gives his opinion on Keegan, Ashley, current NUFC owners, Souness, 2025 Wembley, Sunderland…

Lee Clark giving an exclusive interview to The Mag. This interview took place over zoom on Wednesday 23rd September. We began by talking about Lee supporting the Toon from the...You can click here to read the full article.

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 3:37 PM
Lee Clark gives his opinion on Keegan, Ashley, current NUFC owners, Souness, 2025 Wembley, Sunderland…
Key Things to Know
  • Former Newcastle midfielder Lee Clark shared his views on Newcastle United's ownership, managers, and major career milestones.
  • Clark criticized Mike Ashley's tenure for lacking ambition and stated Kevin Keegan deserves a statue at St James' Park.
  • Clark noted that Premier League PSR financial rules have shifted the current ownership's recruitment approach toward developing younger players.
The Story in 60 Seconds

In an extensive interview, former Newcastle United midfielder Lee Clark shared his perspectives on past managers, club ownership, and key career moments. Clark reflected on leaving Newcastle for Sunderland in 1997, returning to the club under Graeme Souness in 2005, and praised Kevin Keegan, stating Keegan deserves a statue at St James' Park alongside Joe Harvey. He also strongly criticized Mike Ashley's era for a lack of ambition.

Addressing Newcastle United's current ownership, Clark noted that Premier League PSR financial regulations have altered their strategy toward developing younger players. He also recounted working as a co-commentator during Newcastle's 2025 League Cup final triumph at Wembley, describing watching the team lift the trophy as one of the greatest moments he has ever experienced as a supporter.

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