Newcastle United are being ‘difficult’ and ‘awkward’ behind the scenes, as the sporting director saga goes on and on. But that is not the view of Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley, nor is it the view of Toon boss Eddie Howe. Instead, it is the view of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the partial owner of Manchester United and a billionaire who is not happy about not getting his own way. The Dan Ashworth situationHaving bought 25% of Manchester United earlier this year, Ratcliffe has set about changing the Red Devils’ fortunes. That includes overhauling the behind the scenes operations and bringing i…
