Mike Ashley is - ONCE AGAIN - treading a thin line with Newcastle United fans as he stats tight-lipped about the future of the club.

Eight parties were allegedly falling over each other to buy Newcastle United FC ... with Ashley promising the fans he was "not interested in making a profit" but was more concerned about "picking the right buyer for the future of the club".

Now we hear Joe Kinnear believes Mike Ashley will have to reconsider his strategy for the club if he cannot find a buyer in the next three weeks.

And THAT is worrying! VERY worrying!