Thousands of Newcastle United supporters stayed away from Sunday ’ s home match against Spurs in protest at Mike Ashley ’ s running of the club . Protest group AshleyOut.com had urged fans to boycott the game and several hundred gathered outside of St James ’ Park before kick-off . There they called for billionaire Ashley to quit the club and unfurled a banner , ‘ NUFC – Balance Sheet Champions – 2008-2014 . ' Newcastle United fans boycotting the Tottenham Hotspur match hold a banner criticising owner Mike Ashley . Newcastle United 's fans took to the street and refused to enter the stadium in protest of Mike Ashley . Ashleyout.com are behind the protest and produced banners and leaflets around the city . Supporters are upset at what they see as a lack of investment and ambition from the club , who earlier this month returned record profits of £18.7million and revealed they had a further £34m in a bank account . A leaflet from AshleyOut.com read : ‘ Time to speak up . An empty St James ’ Park is louder than 52 , 387 voices . A demonstration of unity and strength to show the world that we want a club to be proud of once again ’ . Meanwhile , an aeroplane – hired by Sunderland supporters – passed above the stadium during the first half carrying the banner “ 5 in a row – 5underland ” , referencing their fifth successive Tyne-Wear derby victory earlier this month . St. James ' Park was a lot quieter than usual but some fans did choose to support their side . One fan covers his face with an 'Ashley Out ' protest sign in the stands at St James ' Park on Sunday . A van drove round the stadium during the build-up with a billboard attached to the back and side . The protests did n't just happen outside the stadium but some fans who attended brought their own posters . Sunderland fans rented a plane and banner to fly over St. James ' Park to boast about their derby wins .
Thousands of Newcastle fans chose to boycott the Mike Ashley 's game . Protests took place outside the stadium with posters and banners . The supporters are angry at Tottenham way of running the club . Sunderland fans fly a banner to mock Newcastle after the recent derby . CLICK HERE for all the latest Newcastle news .