Tuesday briefing: Amanda Staveley gave ‘false picture’ of Newcastle United finances, court told

Newcastle United director Amanda Staveley allegedly gave the media a “false picture” of the financial health of Newcastle United under Mike Ashley, putting her in breach of a £10 million loan deal with the club’s former owner, the High Court has been told.

Ashley is bringing a claim against Staveley, alleging she broke the terms of the agreement that required her not to “admonish” him or “diminish” his reputation over the management of Newcastle in public or to journalists.